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Dr. Walter enjoys caring for young athletes from elementary school through college (ages 8-22). He involves the athlete and their family in the decision making process with the goal of keeping people active and healthy while returning to play as quickly and safely as possible. Dr. Walter helped create the Sports Medicine and Sports Concussion programs at Children's Wisconsin.
Dr. Walter is the chair of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, where he has served as a member since 2005. He was appointed to a four year term with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee from 2008-2012, and has returned since that time as a consultant to work on several projects. He was also appointed to the National Academy of Sciences committee on Sport-related Concussion in Youth, serving as a primary author on their landmark report.
Dr. Walter is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness, where he was elected to the Executive Committee in 2019. He is also an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine, and Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine national organizations. He has published numerous research articles and textbook chapters on Sports Medicine and Concussion, and he is often invited to speak at regional and national medical education meetings on those topics.
Dr. Walter is an Associate Medical Consultant for the Green Bay Packers. He is the team physician for Waukesha South High School. Dr. Walter works as a Lead Unaffiliated Neurotraumatic Consultant for the National Football League. He also works with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Athletic Training. He is often involved with advocacy and policy efforts to improve safety, access, and guidelines for young athletes at the regional, state and national levels.
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Titles
- Medical Director of Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine, Children's Wisconsin
- Associate Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Certifications
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatrics
Education
- 1998, University of Illinois College of Medicine, MD
- 1993, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BS
Residencies
- 2002, Medical College of Wisconsin - Pediatric Chief Resident
- 2001, Medical College of Wisconsin - Pediatrics
Fellowships
- 2004, Akron Childrens Hospital - Pediatric Sports Medicine and Fitness - CAQSM
Awards
- Milwaukee Magazine Top Doctors
- MKELifestyle Magazine Top Doctors
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors
- American Academy of Pediatrics Special Achievement Award, 2016, 2018
- Parent's Top Choice Award, Wisconsin Pediatric Physician, 2010, 2011
- 40 Under 40, Milwaukee Business Journal, 2009
- Numerous teaching and academic awards
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Insurance Information
If you're not sure whether your health plan covers care at Children's Wisconsin, it's best to call your insurance company. They can tell you if your plan includes Children's Wisconsin and how much it will pay. It's also a good idea to look at your plan so you know what costs you might have. You can also reach out to our team for any questions.
Ratings and Reviews
4.9
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
8/26/2026
We love Dr. Walters. He's an excellent doctor for concussions. My Granddaughter is so pleased with him.
8/19/2026
Dr. Walter was amazing. His personality put us very much at ease. He talked with my child more than he talked with me. Important to us as parents and her age that she's responsible for decision making in her care. He was educated on my child's sport, which is not always common and walked her through the plan to get her healthy and strong again in time to compete in her goal of Majors this fall.
8/14/2026
Really liked how the provider talked with my child; included her
8/3/2026
Children's Hospital of Wi is awesome
7/4/2026
So enthusiastic, caring, friendly. She was sharing all her stickers with the Dr & nurse... Without hesitation he gladly accepted it & placed it on his shirt.