James W. Walter

Dr. James W. Walter

Gastroenterology | Hepatology
Einstein Gastroenterology Associates At Blue Bell
676 Dekalb Pike, Suite 102, 
Blue Bell, PA 
Accepting New Patients
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Einstein Gastroenterology Associates At Blue Bell
676 Dekalb Pike, Suite 102, 
Blue Bell, PA 

Overview

James Walter is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Walter is board certified in Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology, and Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Walter is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Hepatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Transplant Hepatology
Gastroenterology

Fellowships

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
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Aspirus Arise Health Plan
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Capital Blue Cross
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Devoted Health
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Gateway Health Plan
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Geisinger
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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PA Health and Wellness
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UPMC
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Locations

Einstein Gastroenterology Associates at Blue Bell
676 Dekalb Pike, Suite 102, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Other Locations
Einstein Gastroenterology at Tabor Building
1200 West Tabor Road, Suite 275, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Walter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Anorexia
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Celiac Disease
Achalasia

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Evaluation of the ctDNA LUNAR Test in an Average Patient Screening Episode
Evaluation of the ctDNA LUNAR Test in an Average Patient Screening Episode
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 14, 2026

4 Total Publications

Comparative efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage versus endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography as first-line palliation in malignant distal biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Comparative efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage versus endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography as first-line palliation in malignant distal biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal: Annals of gastroenterology
Published: April 30, 2024
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Is Dr. James W. Walter a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James W. Walter is classified as an Experienced expert for Crohn's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James W. Walter specialize in?

While Dr. James W. Walter is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. James W. Walter participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James W. Walter has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. James W. Walter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James W. Walter accept my insurance?

Dr. James W. Walter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-233-3175 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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