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Dr. Joshua Waltonen, MD

Dr. Joshua Waltonen, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joshua Waltonen, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Winston Salem, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2001. He is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1 Medical Ctr Blvd Winston Salem, NC 27103
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4.4
13 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Dr. Waltonen explained my thyroid condition every step of the way, and when it eventually turned out to be cancerous, he answered all questions, called me first, and went over my options. I elected to have a total thyroidectomy, and he explained everything in detail. He made me feel comfortable on operation day, and everything turned out exceptionally well! I would highly recommend!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeff Curtis – Oct 30, 2024
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Dr. Waltonen performed an amazing surgery on my husband in 2020. He is an exceptional surgeon and continues to follow up regularly. We were so pleased with him and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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William M Keziah – Jun 18, 2024
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Very Pleased!
Dr. Waltonen was very informative and helpful in our decision making. We could not have asked for a better surgery & recovery. I would highly recommend Dr. Waltonen to anyone.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 02, 2024
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I was referred to Waltonen after being diagnosed with oral cancer in July 2022. I have had preop visits, oral and neck surgery (Waltonen was the attending surgeon), and multiple post op visits and STILL HAVE NOT MET HIM. His resident, Dr Patel, is a fine doctor with a great personality, but it just seems like Dr Waltonen would have the decency to at least step in to introduce himself. He signs all of my medical records stating he "agrees with the resident's findings". However, he has never seen me. I cannot recommend this doctor to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Helen P – Nov 22, 2022
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Highly recommend. Takes the time to review your history and will spend the time to answer any questions. Very professional and very nice and pleasant staff. Follows up with up on procedures done in a quick and knowledgeable manner. I was extremely pleased with my visit to him. A+++++
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kevin Sigmon in Statesville, NC – Jun 21, 2018
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I really enjoyed my appointment with this doctor. He was direct, easy to understand and even a little funny! That's always nice at a potentially scary appointment with a specialist. I would have no hesitations recommending him to family or friends. His clinic was nice as well. Overall it was a great experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Winston Salem, NC – Oct 03, 2017
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He came highly recommended to me for cancer surgery. Easy to talk to, and I had no problem understanding his explanations. Answered all my questions in a way I could understand and was very forthright - no beating around the bush.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2017
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Dr. Waltonen was the surgeon to treat my tongue cancer with surgery 1 year ago (January, 2016) and he was extremely clear in his explanations and took time to explain the procedure and the ramifications. He has followed up with me since then and following radiation. I recommend him and Wake Forest even though I live a few hours away. In fact I encouraged my neighbor to go there for her cancer and she did (another doctor, but same Cancer center).
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Carol Stanley in Davidson, NC – Mar 04, 2017
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Dr. Joshua Waltonen, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Winston Salem, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2001. He is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Case Western Reserve University

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

North Carolina Baptist Hospital1 Medical Ctr Blvd Winston Salem, NC 27103
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(336) 716-2255

Practice

Raymond Garrison Dds Pa-Uda131 Miller St Winston Salem, NC 27103
2
(336) 716-4161
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