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Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (98)
Map Pin Small Gilbert, AZ
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD

Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Gilbert, AZ. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner Boswell Medical Center. Dr. Wakwe, completed a residency at Emory University General Surgery Residency. Patients rated Dr. Wakwe an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Wakwe works at Practice in Gilbert, AZ with other offices in Greeley, CO, Sun City West, AZ and Sun City, AZ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Wakwe's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Banner Family Pharmacy - MD Anderson
    2946 E BANNER GATEWAY DR, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 256-6444
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2
    North Colorado Medical Center
    1801 16th St, Greeley, CO 80631 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 256-6444
  3. 3
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    14416 W Meeker Blvd Ste 301, Sun City West, AZ 85375 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 256-6444
  4. 4
    Banner Boswell Medical Center
    10401 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (623) 832-4000
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 16:00

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
  • Banner Gateway Medical Center
  • Banner Boswell Medical Center

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    About Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1881910115
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Emory University School Of Medicine, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Emory University General Surgery Residency
    Residency
    Internship
    • Emory University General Surgery Internship
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Vanderbilt University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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