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Dr. Walter Chatham, MD

Rheumatology*
4.6 (21)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Walter Chatham, MD

Dr. Walter Chatham, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is affiliated with UAB Hospital. Dr. Chatham, completed a residency at NC Memorial Hosp-U NC. Patients rated Dr. Chatham an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Chatham works at Kirkland Clinic in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Joint Pain and Lupus along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chatham's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Jeri Yvonne Movement Disorders Neurology Inc.
    2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3411
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    13:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 13:00
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    University of Alabama At Birmingham Medicine
    1720 2ND AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-9666

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  • UAB Hospital

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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Joint Pain
Lupus
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Dermatomyositis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Granulomatosis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shortness of Breath
Spondylitis
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Behçet's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Felty's Syndrome
Foot Infection
Goodpasture's Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Sclerosis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Trigger Finger
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.6
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    About Dr. Walter Chatham, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1154363315
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Ala-Birmingham
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • NC Memorial Hosp-U NC
    Residency
    Internship
    • NC Memorial Hosp-U NC
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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    Dr. Walter Chatham, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chatham is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Chatham works at Kirkland Clinic in Birmingham, AL. View the full address on Dr. Chatham’s profile.

    Dr. Chatham has seen patients for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Joint Pain and Lupus, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chatham on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Chatham. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chatham.

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