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Dr. Walter Schell, MD

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Dr. Walter Schell, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ.
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Dr. Walter Schell, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 77
Phoenix, AZ
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Walter Schell, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ.

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Dr. Schell graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1973 and completed a residency at University MD.Dr. Walter Schell, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ and has 51 years experience. Dr. Schell currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Abrazo West Campus. Dr. Schell's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schell is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

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Locations

  1. 1 Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center
    2525 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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  2. 2 Abrazo West Campus
    13677 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
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  3. 3 Office
    3255 E Elwood St Ste 110, Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Jan 17, 2018
I have been in outpatient care for several weeks with Dr. Schell after surgery for abscess. He is an excellent doctor and very professional and thorough in his treatment of patients. Highly recommend him!
Deborah Estrada in Goodyear, AZ — Jan 17, 2018
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1975
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University MD
    1978
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Lukes Episcopal Hospital
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Schell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schell's profile.

Dr. Walter Schell, MD is affiliated with Abrazo West Campus.

Yes, Dr. Walter Schell, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abrazo West Campus

    13677 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ