Overview
Walter Edwards is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Edwards is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter Edwards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter Edwards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter Edwards by calling their office at 801-746-2885. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter Edwards a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter Edwards is classified as an Distinguished expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, 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. Walter Edwards specialize in?
While Dr. Walter Edwards is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Obesity, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Walter Edwards participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter Edwards has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Walter Edwards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Walter Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter Edwards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-746-2885 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- GastrectomyDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- ObesityDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- Gastric BypassDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- IleostomyDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Food AllergyDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- GastroparesisDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- HerniaDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.