Alton Walters, M.D.
Internist
1815 E Lake Mead Blvd 307 N Las Vegas NV, 89030About
Dr. Alton Walters is an internist practicing in Henderson, NV4017. Dr. Walters specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Walters provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ No Dakota Sch of Medicine B.S. Medicine 1977
Univ Calif San Diego Biol Dept M.S. Biology 1975
Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine and Science / Chicago Medical School M.D. 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2015
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Best Dr 2022 Many Thru
Treatments
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Allergy Testing
- Anemia And Iron Deficiency Screening
- Biopsy
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (ekg)
- Immunization
- Liver Function Test
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pap Smear
- Physical Examination
- Pregnancy Test
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Spirometry
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Screening
- Urinalysis
- Vaccination
- Wellness Examination
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- Board Certified American Board of Internal Medicine
Areas of research
Radiology Research, Dept of Radiology UCSD School of Medicine Scripps Institute Clinic La Jolla CA thru 1975
Clinical Trials, 2020 and ongoing.
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Get to know Internist Dr. Alton Walters, who serves patients in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A trusted internist and research clinician, Dr. Walters is an Investigator at Las Vegas Clinical Trials.
Las Vegas Clinical Trials is a dedicated research site coupled with multi-specialty and family practice doctors that conducts Phase I-IV research studies. They are committed to providing their Sponsors and CROs with the highest quality of data while meeting or exceeding their enrollment goals.
Graduating with his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University in 1979, Dr. Walters went on to further his training with an internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine.
With an unwavering commitment to his specialty, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in Internal Medicine are called Internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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