Dr. Walter Short, MD
Dr. Walter Short, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Syracuse, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Joseph's Health Hospital and University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center. He is accepting new patients.
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5719 Widewaters Pkwy Syracuse, NY 13214Make an Appointment
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Dr. Short is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health Hospital Syracuse, a highly rated hospital.
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| 3 Star | 7% | 7% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Short to family and friends is 3.2666667 out of 5
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Hand and wrist health is important! Almost everything we do relies on our ability to use our hands, wrists, and arms. We understand how important they are, and how difficult and frustrating life can be when you're injured. That's why we take hand,...read moreOrthopedic Hand Surgery
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University Hospital Suny Health Science Center
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Nc Hosps
Residency HospitalUpstate Medical University
Residency Hospital, 1976State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1975Weill Cornell Medical College
Undergraduate School, 1971
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- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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