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Walter Hembree, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Baltimore, MD

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Orthopaedic Surgery Baltimore, MD

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Assistant Professor Georgetown University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    MedStar Orthopaedic Institute (Union Memorial Hospital)
    3333 N. Calvert St., JPB Ste. 400
    Baltimore, MD 21218
    Phone+1 410-554-6530
    Fax+1 410-554-2959

Summary

  • I am a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in surgery of the foot and ankle. My interests include but are not limited to sports injuries of the foot and ankle, ankle arthroscopy, flatfoot correction, treatment of foot and ankle arthritis, ankle replacement, tendon repair/reconstruction, foot fractures, ankle fractures, and bunion correction.
  • MedStar Union Memorial Utilizing Novel 3D Printed Talus Bone Replacements Custom

    BALTIMORE - Foot and ankle surgeons at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital are making use of novel 3D printing technology to custom replicate the talus bone in pati

    John Kauffman's Experience with Telemedicine

    Young John Kauffman had been having foot pain for as long as he could remember. Dr. Walter Hembree, foot and ankle surgeon at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital...

    MedStar Health Ankle Surgeon Gets WWF Hopeful Back in the Ring

    It takes a lot of strength and determination to make it to the professional level of any sport. For aspiring pro-wrestler Brandon Holman, aka "Boomhaden," th...

    Achilles Tendon Tears and Injuries - Perspective from Dr. Walter Hembree

    Achilles tendon ruptures are becoming a more common injury, especially in athletes. In this short video, Dr. Walter Hembree, of MedStar Orthopaedic Institute...

    Common Foot and Ankle Conditions with Dr. Walter Hembree, Orthopedic Foot and An

    We went LIVE with MedStar Orthopaedic Institute foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Walter Hembree, to discuss common foot and ankle conditions and their treatments....

    Meet MedStar Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. Walter Hembree

    Walter Hembree, MD, is a fellowship trained board certified foot and ankle surgeon with MedStar Orthopaedic Institute. He sees patients in Baltimore, Marylan...

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health/Union Memorial Hospital
    MedStar Health/Union Memorial HospitalFellowship, Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, 2011 - 2012
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • Wake Forest University
    Wake Forest UniversityB.A., Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1997 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2012 - 2019
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2006 - 2011
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Research Award, Foot and Ankle Fellowship Union Memorial Hospital, 2012
  • Dean's Award Duke University School of Medicine, 2006
  • Post-graduate Study Abroad Scholarship, Burgos, Spain Wake Forest University, 2002
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparison of suture-based anchors and traditional bioabsorbable anchors in foot and ankle surgery  
    Hembree WC, Tsai MA, Parks BG, Miller SD, J Foot Ankle Surg, 1/1/2017
  • Computed tomography analysis of third webspace injections for interdigital neuroma  
    Hembree WC, Groth AT, Schon LC, Guyton GP, Foot Ankle Int, 1/1/2013
  • Magnetic resonance imaging features of osteochondral lesions of the talus  
    Hembree WC, Wittstein JR, Vinson EN, Queen RM, Larose CR, Singh K, Easley ME, Foot Ankle Int, 7/1/2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Comparison of suture-based anchors to traditional bioabsorbable anchors in foot and ankle surgery.
    Hembree WC, Tsai MA, Parks BG, Miller SD, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society - Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 7/1/2013
  • Acute synovial inflammation is associated with increased intra-articular fracture severity in the mouse knee.
    Furman BD, Lewis Jr. JS, Tippets L, Hembree WC, Little D, DeFrate LE, Guilak F, Olson SA, Orthopaedic Research Society � Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA, 1/1/2011
  • Cell viability of human chondrocytes after traumatic joint disruption.
    Hembree WC, Furman BD, Zura R, Nichols LA, Guilak F, Olson SA, Orthopaedic Research Society � Annual Meeting; Orthopaedic Trauma Association - Annual Meeting, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 2005; Chicago, IL, 2006, 3/1/2006
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Lectures

  • Computed tomography analysis of third webspace injections for interdigital neuroma. 
    Baltimore, MD, 2012; San Diego, CA, 2012 - 6/1/2012
  • Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging features of osteochondral lesions of the talus. 
    San Francisco, CA - 2/1/2012
  • Cell viability of human chondrocytes after traumatic joint disruption. 
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - 1/1/2005

Press Mentions

  • Musician Back to Drumming After 3D Printed Ankle Replacement from MedStar Health
    Musician Back to Drumming After 3D Printed Ankle Replacement from MedStar HealthJune 10th, 2021
  • MedStar Health Utilizing Novel 3D Printed Talus Bone Replacements Customized Metal Implants to Preserve Joints and Maintain Motion
    MedStar Health Utilizing Novel 3D Printed Talus Bone Replacements Customized Metal Implants to Preserve Joints and Maintain MotionFebruary 19th, 2021

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