Overview
Walter Oakes is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Oakes is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Syringomyelia, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter J. Oakes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter J. Oakes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter J. Oakes by calling their office at 205-638-9100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter J. Oakes a top-rated expert for Posterior Fossa Decompression?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter J. Oakes is classified as an Elite expert for Posterior Fossa Decompression, 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 J. Oakes specialize in?
While Dr. Walter J. Oakes is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Posterior Fossa Decompression, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Chiari Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Walter J. Oakes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter J. Oakes has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Posterior Fossa Decompression. You can view a list of Dr. Walter J. Oakes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Walter J. Oakes accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter J. Oakes accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and VIVA Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-638-9100 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
- Elite
- Posterior Fossa Decompression
- Distinguished
- Chiari MalformationDr. Oakes isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Oakes isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Advanced
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- EncephaloceleDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalocele.
- HydrocephalusDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Kozlowski Warren Fisher Syndrome
- MeningoceleDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Meningocele.
- Primary Basilar ImpressionDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Basilar Impression.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Experienced
- AcrocephalopolydactylyDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Acrocephalopolydactyly.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Apert SyndromeDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Apert Syndrome.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- Pfeiffer SyndromeDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Pfeiffer Syndrome.
- Phacomatosis PigmentovascularisDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis.
- PicaDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Pica.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Saethre-Chotzen SyndromeDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome.
- ScoliosisDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- SyndactylyDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly.