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Dr. Michael Walters, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
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Dr. Michael Walters, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Michael Walters, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Gainesville, FL
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21 years of experience
Dr. Michael Walters, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.

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Dr. Walters graduated from Medical College of WI in 2003 and completed a residency at Dartmouth College.Dr. Michael Walters, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has 21 years experience. Dr. Walters currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital and UF Health Shands Hospital. Dr. Walters has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Incisional Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Walters received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Walters' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Walters is board certified in General Surgery.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Incisional Hernia
Laparotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Incisional Hernia
Laparotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Incisional Hernia
Laparotomy
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Ascites
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Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Second-Degree Burns
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Splenectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carcinoma in Situ
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Glossectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Orchiectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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    Empower POS
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  • AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital
    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 265-0761
  2. 2 Office
    1600 SW Archer Rd # 100108, Gainesville, FL 32610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 273-5670
  3. 3 HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
    14000 Fivay Rd, Hudson, FL 34667
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 819-2929

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Sep 06, 2021
Dr. Walters was very helpful. He was able to immediately identify my condition, and prescribed me medication. He was very informitive and awnsered all my questions.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of WI
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    2004
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Dartmouth College
    2000
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Walters, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Walters' profile.

Dr. Walters frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Incisional Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Walters, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital and UF Health Shands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Walters, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

    14000 Fivay Rd, Hudson, FL

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL