Overview
Walter Short is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York.
His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Trapeziectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
5719 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse, NY 13214
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 Short
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter Short?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter Short by calling their office at 315-251-3100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter Short a top-rated expert for Trapeziectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter Short is classified as an Experienced expert for Trapeziectomy, 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 Short specialize in?
While Dr. Walter Short is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Trapeziectomy, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Walter Short participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter Short has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Trapeziectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Walter Short's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Walter Short accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter Short accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 315-251-3100 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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- Experienced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- TrapeziectomyDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Trapeziectomy.