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Dr. Peter Walts, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Peter Walts, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)
Dr. Peter Walts, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Carmel, IN.
Dr. Peter Walts, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Peter Walts, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 56
Carmel, IN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Peter Walts, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Carmel, IN.

About Dr. Peter Walts, MD

Dr. Walts graduated from Chicago College Med/Surg in 1996 and completed a residency at Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Peter Walts, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Carmel, IN and has 30 years experience. Dr. Walts has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Pulmonary Insufficiency and Aortic Aneurysm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Walts received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Walts's office accepts new patients. Dr. Walts is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Mitral Valve Replacement
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Mitral Valve Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Repair
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Arch Repair
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Heart Defect Repair
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Valve Surgery
Pericardial Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Thoracentesis
Mitral Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Heart Valve Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Congenital Heart Defects
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Ectasia
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Atrial Septal Defect
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Port Placements or Replacements
Septal Defect
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Carotid Artery Disease
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Chest Wall Deformity
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Aneurysm Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Transplant
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Graft

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Sagamore Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Preferred-IN HMO
    Balanced Blue Access-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access Plus w/HSA-IN PPO
    Bronze HealthSync-IN HMO
    Catastrophic Pathway-IN
    Gold HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Franciscan Alliance Tiered-IN
    Blue Preferred --IN POS
    Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    HealthSync-IN POS
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    HealthSync (Select Network)-IN
    Gold HealthSync-IN HMO
    Pathway-IN HMO-POS
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Silver HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync Options-IN POS
    Blue Access-IN
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Platinum Blue Access-IN PPO
    HealthSync-IN HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus-IN POS
    Blue Traditional-IN
    Bronze HealthSync with H.S.A-IN POS
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO
    HealthSync-IN
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Healthy Indiana Plan PPO
    Lumenos Plans-IN
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Silver HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Bronze HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Blue Preferred --IN HMO
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-IN
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

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Nov 26, 2025
He was very sensitive about my feelings and what i wanted to know about my situation he explained to me then explained the plan asked did i have any questions and got his staff to proceed. Very professional
— Nov 26, 2025
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Meet Dr. Peter Walts, MD

Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Does Dr. Walts communicate via email?
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FAQs About Dr. Walts's Practice

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

Dr. Walts frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Pulmonary Insufficiency and Aortic Aneurysm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Walts, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis.

Yes, Dr. Peter Walts, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Chicago College Med/Surg
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Washington Hospital Center
    1997
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Washington Hospital Center
    2001
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    2004
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Peter Walts, MD Practices

  • Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis

    2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN

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