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Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 42
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Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 42
Scottsdale, AZ
Accepting new patients
Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Dr. Wakwe graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Emory University General Surgery Residency. Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Wakwe currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center. Dr. Wakwe's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wakwe is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Port Placements or Replacements
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Port Placements or Replacements
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Port Placements or Replacements
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lung Cancer
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Esophageal Cancer
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Tracheal Surgery
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carotid Artery Disease
Cervical Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Ewing's Sarcoma
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypothalamus Cancer
Interstitial Lung Disease
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Chest Tube Insertion
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Esophageal Cancer Resection
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Biopsy
Lung Removal
Minimally Invasive Mediastinal Tumor Surgery With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Pleural Biopsy
Surgical Biopsy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Reconstruction
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 HonorHealth Heart and Lung Surgery Group
    10210 N 92nd St Ste 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 882-7750

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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Thoracic Oncology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

    9003 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ

  • HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center

    250 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ

  • HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center

    19829 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

    7400 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ

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