Name: Dr. Walter P. Lowery
Specialty: Family Medicine
Subspecialty: General Family Medicine
Qualification/Board Certification: board certification is not listed in the provided profile
Affiliation(s): No hospital affiliation is listed in the provided profile
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Online appointment booking is shown; patients should confirm directly with the office
NPI Number: 1518932813
Source: Uploaded U.S. News doctor profile
About the Doctor
Dr. Walter P. Lowery is a family medicine doctor who provides general primary care services for patients in Newport News, Virginia. Family medicine physicians help patients manage everyday health concerns, long-term medical conditions, preventive screenings, and referrals to specialists when needed.
His profile lists him as a Patients’ Top Choice provider and highlights strong patient feedback for thorough exams, answering questions, clear instructions, attentive listening, time spent with patients, and bedside manner.
Key profile highlights include:
- More than 21 years of medical experience
- Specialty focus in family medicine
- Subspecialty focus in general family medicine
- Medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
- Family medicine residency at VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center
- 5 out of 5 patient rating listed on the profile
- 85 patient reviews listed
- English-speaking provider
Education & Training
Dr. Lowery’s education and training include medical school and family medicine residency.
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Residency: VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center, Family Medicine, 1977–1980
Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile
Virginia Medical License: Listed as active through 2018 in the provided profile
Medical Conditions Treated
As a family medicine physician, Dr. Lowery may treat a wide range of common adult and family health concerns. Family doctors often provide first-line care for routine illness, preventive health needs, and chronic condition management.
Common conditions treated may include:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Minor infections
- Respiratory infections
- Digestive concerns
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Preventive health concerns
- Medication-related concerns
- General wellness concerns
- Routine adult and family health issues
Medical Procedures Performed
Family medicine doctors usually provide non-surgical care, routine exams, preventive screenings, chronic disease monitoring, and basic in-office medical services. Dr. Lowery may also refer patients to specialists when advanced testing or specialized treatment is needed.
Common procedures and treatments may include:
- Annual physical exams
- Routine health checkups
- Preventive health screenings
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Diabetes monitoring
- Cholesterol screening
- Vaccinations and immunizations
- Basic in-office testing
- Medication management
- Chronic disease follow-up
- General illness treatment
- Wellness consultations
- Health risk assessment
- Specialist referrals
Services Offered
Dr. Lowery provides family medicine and primary care services for patients who need regular medical support, preventive care, and help managing ongoing health concerns. His care may include routine checkups, reviewing medications, monitoring chronic conditions, giving preventive health guidance, and helping patients understand when specialist care may be needed.
Services may include:
- Primary care visits
- Annual wellness exams
- Preventive care
- Routine physicals
- Chronic disease management
- Blood pressure care
- Diabetes care and monitoring
- Cholesterol management
- Medication review and refills
- Vaccination services
- General illness visits
- Lifestyle and wellness counseling
- Lab result review when available
- Referrals to specialists
- Long-term follow-up for ongoing health conditions
Patients should contact the office directly to confirm current services, appointment availability, telehealth options, and insurance participation.
Accepted Insurances
Specific accepted insurance plans are not listed in the provided profile. Patients should contact the doctor’s office and their insurance provider directly to confirm current coverage before scheduling an appointment.
Practice Locations
Location 1 Address:730 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 110, Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 223-5700
Location 2
No second office location is listed in the provided profile.
Hospital Affiliations
No hospital affiliation is listed in the provided profile.
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