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Dr. Walter James Filipek M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

3/5(9)
707 N. Michigan St # 318 South Bend IN, 46601
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Dr. Walter Filipek practices Pulmonology in South Bend, IN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Filipek manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1972

Indiana University School of Medicine 1972

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

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Dr. Walter James Filipek M.D.'s Practice location

Walter Filipek, MD

707 N. Michigan St # 318 -
South Bend, IN 46601
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New patients: 574-288-8000
Fax: 574-288-8088

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Dr. Walter James Filipek M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BENDl

615 N MICHIGAN ST SOUTH BEND IN 46601

Head south on North Michigan Street 209 ft
Turn left onto East Colfax Avenue 361 ft
Turn left onto North Saint Joseph Street (IN 933) 627 ft
Continue straight onto North Michigan Street (IN 933) 949 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Michigan Street (IN 933) 1294 ft
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UNITY MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALl

4455 EDISON LAKES PKWY MISHAWAKA IN 46545

Head south on North Michigan Street 209 ft
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SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

5215 HOLY CROSS PKWY MISHAWAKA IN 46545

Head south on North Michigan Street 209 ft
Turn left onto East Colfax Avenue 4137 ft
Turn left onto North Eddy Street (SR 23) 3654 ft
Continue straight onto South Bend Avenue (IN 23) 2.2 mi
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