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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

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

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Walter Chwals, MD works in Lawrence, MA as a Critical Care Surgery Specialist and has 44 years experience.

They are board certified in Pediatric Surgery and graduated from Akademia Medyczna, Krakow in 1980. Dr. Chwals completed a residency at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. At present, Dr. Chwals has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. They are affiliated with Tufts Medical Center and Lowell General Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Chwals also speaks Polish. Dr. Chwals practices at Practice in Lawrence, MA and has additional offices in Boston, MA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Pediatric Specialty Center-Lawrence
    25 Marston St Ste 206, Lawrence, MA 01841
  2. 2 Lawrence General Hospital
    1 General St, Lawrence, MA 01841
  3. 3 Office
    800 Washington St # 344, Boston, MA 02111

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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
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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Akademia Medyczna, Krakow
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric 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

Internship
  • University Mass Medical Center
    1981
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1986
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Dr. Walter Chwals, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Chwals accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Chwals' office to make an appointment.

Dr. Chwals accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Chwals accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Chwals speaks Polish. See Dr. Chwals' profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Chwals has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 4 times.

Dr. Chwals is board certified in Pediatric Surgery.

Dr. Chwals has been practicing as a Critical Care Surgery Specialist for 44 years.

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