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Dr. Joseph Walek, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Gardner, MA
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39 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Joseph Walek, MD

Dr. Joseph Walek, MD is a Pulmonologist in Gardner, MA. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Pulmonary Disease. They graduated from ACADEMY OF MEDICINE LUDWIKA RYDGIERA and is affiliated with Athol Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Walek an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Walek works at Practice in Gardner, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Sleep Apnea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Walek's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Heywood Hospital
    242 Green St, Gardner, MA 01440 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 632-3420
  2. 2
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    250 Green St Ste 110, Gardner, MA 01440 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 630-5020
  3. 3
    Angus J. Michaels M.D. P.C.
    250 Green St Ste 104, Gardner, MA 01440 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 630-5011

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  • Athol Memorial Hospital

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    About Dr. Joseph Walek, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Polish
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    NPI Number
    • 1902891435
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • ACADEMY OF MEDICINE LUDWIKA RYDGIERA
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    Board Certifications
    • Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine
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    Dr. Walek has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Walek has seen patients for Shortness of Breath, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Sleep Apnea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Walek on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Walek. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Walek.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Walek, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Walek appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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