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Dr. Walter Chwals, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 75
Dr. Walter Chwals, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Walter Chwals, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Walter Chwals, MD
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Dr. Walter Chwals, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 75
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Walter Chwals, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Chwals graduated from Akademia Medyczna, Krakow in 1980 and completed a residency at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.Dr. Walter Chwals, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Chwals currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tufts Medical Center and Lowell General Hospital. At present, Dr. Chwals received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Chwals' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chwals also speaks Polish. Dr. Chwals is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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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)
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Splenectomy
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Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    800 Washington St # 344, Boston, MA 02111
  2. 2 Lawrence General Hospital
    1 General St, Lawrence, MA 01841
  3. 3 Pediatric Specialty Center-Lawrence
    25 Marston St Ste 206, Lawrence, MA 01841
  4. 4 Office
    20 Research Pl Ste 210, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

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Dec 03, 2023
We have nothing but gratitude for Dr. Chwals. His experience and kindness is always a comfort. His incredible skill has saved our sons life through a complex genetic disease. We couldn’t be more thankful.
Ann, Joe and Luke McDonough — Dec 03, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Polish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Akademia Medyczna, Krakow
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Mass Medical Center
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Chwals, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chwals' profile.

Dr. Walter Chwals, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center and Lowell General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Walter Chwals, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, Boston, MA

  • Lowell General Hospital

    295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA