Carey A. Walters, PA Print Friendly Page
Carey Walters is a physician assistant who specializes in orthopedic spine care. She works closely with a team of spine surgeons to provide care for patients with a variety of spine disorders. A physician assistant works closely with a supervising physician to provide quality care that is coordinated, efficient and timely. She has a master's degree in physician assistant studies and has training in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. She provides care for patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings and assists in spinal surgery.
Specialties
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Professional Certifications and Education
| Certifications |
PA-C
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) |
| Licenses |
Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C)
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| Education |
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE |
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