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Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD

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(Dr. Keith Andrew Walter, MD)

(193 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Duke University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: refractive cataract surgery, cataract surgery, edema (swelling from fluid retention), and more.

329 Nc Highway 801 N.
Bermuda Run, NC 27006

(336) 716-4091

Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD is a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES.

Office Locations

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

329 Nc Highway 801 N.
Bermuda Run, NC 27006

(336) 716-4091

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Medical Center Boulevard Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Eye Center - Janeway Tower
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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Some issues Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Eye rubbing has been linked to a disease known as keratoconus, a progressive weakening and thinning of the cornea that causes loss of vision and can't be corrected by LASIK, soft contact lenses,...”—"7 health mistakes you made in the last hour", Fox News, March 2015

“Dr. Keith Walter, an ophthalmologist at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., noticed a few years ago that he was busy performing follow-up surgeries in November and December...”—"Having Lasik? Check forecast", Los Angeles Times, May 2004

“Humidity can actually cause your Lasik surgery to be performed inaccurately according to a new study done by Dr. Keith A. Walter, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Wake Forest University...”—"Don't Slice Your Eye on a Humid Day", Gothamist, April 2004

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye tests

ophthalmic biometry

In 2012, Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD had a list price for eye tests, and ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2012 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	580
eye procedures	469
laser treatment	26
transplant procedures	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2013 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	40
doctor visit	533
eye procedures	380
laser treatment	40
transplant procedures	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	69
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	511
eye procedures	487
laser treatment	46
transplant procedures	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	55
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	59
doctor visit	495
eye procedures	512
laser treatment	59
transplant procedures	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	790
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	118
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	74
doctor visit	536
eye procedures	548
laser treatment	74
transplant procedures	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	63
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	76
doctor visit	463
eye procedures	457
laser treatment	76
transplant procedures	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	59
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	441
eye procedures	410
laser treatment	68
transplant procedures	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	77
doctor visit	432
eye procedures	396
laser treatment	77
transplant procedures	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	33
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	61
doctor visit	382
eye procedures	450
laser treatment	61
transplant procedures	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	79
doctor visit	390
eye procedures	413
laser treatment	79

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	35
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	75
doctor visit	377
eye procedures	359
laser treatment	75

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Bermuda Run, NC were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	61
doctor visit	467
eye procedures	443
laser treatment	61
transplant procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	374
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	160
85 and over	39
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	175

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 193 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bermuda Run, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Keith A. Walter, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$428,935 Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $150,971	Healon Viscoelastics $77,059	COMPACT INTUITIV Phacofragmentation System $74,888	INTRALASE FS FEMTOSEC LASER $35,100	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $20,770	Other $70,148
Abbott Laboratories	$249,853 Optics $157,861	Healon Viscoelastics $74,584	Non-Covered $7,050	Medical Optics $957	$9,402
Omeros Corporation	$153,631 Omidria $153,631
Shire North American Group Inc	$97,216 XIIDRA $91,664	$5,552
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$49,225 Bromsite $38,476	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $5,551	CEQUA $4,751	XELPROS $370	XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% $77
Other	$90,350 PROLENSA $40,116	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $14,363	Omidria $10,086	XIIDRA $5,011	STELLARIS PC $3,670	Other $17,104

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$431,543
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$315,761
Honoraria	$136,575
Travel and Lodging	$116,827
Food and Beverage	$45,370
Other	$23,134

Biography

Dr. Keith Walter practices eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) in Bermuda Run, NC and Winston-Salem, NC. In his practice, he is particularly interested in LASIK, edema (swelling from fluid retention), and refractive cataract surgery. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University, Dr. Walter attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist reports that Dr. Walter is accepting new patients at his office in Bermuda Run, NC.