Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
7401 Main St, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Walter Smith is an Orthopedics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Osteotomy, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in AL

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Alabama Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Texas Orthopedic Hospital
7401 Main St, Houston, TX 77030
Other Locations
Office
1313 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205

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 Smith

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter Smith?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter Smith by calling their office at 713-799-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Walter Smith a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter Smith is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteotomy, 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 Smith specialize in?

While Dr. Walter Smith is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Bone Graft. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Walter Smith participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Walter Smith has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Walter Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Walter Smith accept my insurance?

Dr. Walter Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-799-2300 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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