Overview
Walter Chitwood is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Chitwood is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Ventricular Septal Defects, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 81 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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 R. Chitwood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter R. Chitwood?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter R. Chitwood by calling their office at 252-744-4400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter R. Chitwood a top-rated expert for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter R. Chitwood is classified as an Advanced expert for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), 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 R. Chitwood specialize in?
While Dr. Walter R. Chitwood is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Walter R. Chitwood participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter R. Chitwood has published 81 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). You can view a list of Dr. Walter R. Chitwood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Walter R. Chitwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter R. Chitwood accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare. We recommend calling the office directly at 252-744-4400 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.
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- Advanced
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Chitwood isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Chitwood isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Chitwood isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Chitwood isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Chitwood isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Chitwood isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Chitwood isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Chitwood isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)