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Dr. Michael Walters, MD

Dr. Michael Walters, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Walters, MD is a general surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of WI in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital and UF Health Shands Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 5 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32610

Make an Appointment

(352) 265-0761

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Walters is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital Gainesville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Walters specializes in the areas of Critical Care Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Walters' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walters

5.0

5 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 06, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Jon Cade in Ft Pierce, FL – Jan 09, 2016
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biography

Dr. Michael Walters, MD is a general surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of WI in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital and UF Health Shands Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Internship Hospital, 2004

  • Medical College Of Wi

    Medical School, 2003

  • Dartmouth College

    Residency Hospital, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Critical Care Surgery
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General Surgery
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Healthgrades Top Picks on General Surgeons

Locations

Practice

Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32610
1

Practice

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital14000 Fivay Rd Hudson, FL 34667
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

    14000 Fivay Rd
    Hudson, FL 34667
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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