Search

See All Cardiologists in Birmingham, AL

Dr. Walter Watford, MD

Cardiology* Age 67
Dr. Walter Watford, MD

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Dr. Walter Watford, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. Walter Watford, MD
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Walter Watford, MD

Cardiology* Age 67
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Walter Watford, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Walter Watford, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has 41 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at UAB Hospital.They currently practice at Alabama Cardiovascular Group and are affiliated with Grandview Medical Center. Dr. Watford has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Watford is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Shortness of Breath
Peripheral Edema
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Shortness of Breath
Peripheral Edema
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
  • View other providers who treat Syncope
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aneurysm
  • View other providers who treat Aneurysm
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
  • View other providers who treat Angina
Aortic Ectasia
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Joint Pain
Kawasaki Disease
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sinus Tachycardia
Systemic Vasculitis
Third Degree Heart Block
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Affinity Cardiovascular Specialists LLC
    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 720, Birmingham, AL 35243
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 St. Vincents Chalkville Clinic LLC
    5890 Valley Rd Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35235

Patient Satisfaction

Be the first to leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Watford?

(Select your rating)
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Walter Watford, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Walter Watford, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Watford to family and friends

Dr. Watford's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Watford

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Walter Watford, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Walter Watford, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Watford, or would you like to choose another provider and have an online appointment right now?
Find provider online now
Call now to make an appointment
(205) 971-7500

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Walter Watford, MD is a cardiology specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1983. He specializes in Cardiology.
Biography
Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UAB Hospital
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Watford communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Watford offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Watford offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Watford have free onsite parking?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Watford offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Watford offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Watford specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Watford specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Watford specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Watford specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Watford accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Watford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watford's profile.

Dr. Walter Watford, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Walter Watford, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL