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Dr. Walter Pyka, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (14)
Map Pin Small San Mateo, CA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Walter Pyka, MD

Dr. Walter Pyka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Mateo, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 45 years of experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mills-peninsula Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Pyka an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Pyka works at Practice in San Mateo, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Pyka's Office Locations

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    101 S San Mateo Dr Ste 104, San Mateo, CA 94401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 558-9740

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Mills-peninsula Medical Center

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Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Limb Pain
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Back Sprain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Broken Leg
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Injuries
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hernia
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pain
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Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Pain
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Lower Back Muscle Strain
Lower Back Sprain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sprain
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Fracture Repair
Ankle Surgery
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Surgery
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot Surgery
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Surgery
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Puncture Aspiration
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Tendon Repair
Tendon Surgery
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German
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    NPI Number
    • 1871509372
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Palo Alto Medical Clinic and Foundation
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Walter Pyka, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pyka is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Pyka. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pyka.

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