ScottDanielWalterMDMSc, FASRS

Retinal Disease, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology

Partner; Retina Consultants, P.C.

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Dr. Scott D. Walter, M.D., M.Sc. is an ophthalmologist in Hartford, CT specializing in vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina, and ocular oncology. Dr. Walter is the vice-Chief of Ophthalmology at Hartford Hospital, and is also affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, and Manchester Memorial Hospital. He holds an academic appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He serves on executive committees for the Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians and the Rocky Hill Surgery Center. Dr. Walter received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has been in practice 6 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in retinal disease and is experienced in vitreoretinal disease and pediatric retinal disease.

University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Ocular Oncology/Ophthalmic Pathology, 2017 - 2017
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2015 - 2017
University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2015
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2011

ASRS Honor Award American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), 2023
The David Hull, MD Young Practitioner Award Hartford Hospital, 2023
Heed Fellow Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, 2015
Resident Excellence Award American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) Foundation, 2015
Jeffrey W. Berger Memorial Research in Ophthalmology Award Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 2011
Joseph H. Greenberg Award Stanford University, Department of Anthropological Sciences, 2007
J.E. Wallace Sterling Award Stanford University, School of Humanities and Sciences, 2007
Phi Beta Kappa Stanford University, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 2007
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PubMed

Journal Articles

Ganglion cell loss in relation to visual disability in multiple sclerosis.
Walter SD, Ishikawa H, Galetta KM, et al., Ophthalmology, 2012
SD-OCT Documentation of Macular Pseudohole Evolution and Spontaneous Resolution
Walter SD, Flynn HW Jr, Retinal Cases and Brief Reports
Delayed-onset post-operative endophthalmitis secondary to Exophiala.
Quintero J, Walter SD, Valenzuela F, Amescua G, BMJ Case Rep, 2015
Candida glabrata endophthalmitis transmitted graft-to-host after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty.
Weng CY, Parke DW, Walter SD, et al., JAMA Ophthalmol, 2014
Dry eye symptom severity and persistence are associated with symptoms of neuropathic pain.
Galor A, Zlotcavitch L, Walter SD, et al., Br J Ophthalmol, 2014
Orbital compartment syndrome following extracorporeal support.
Brodt J, Gologorsky D, Walter SD, et al., J Card Surg, 2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Recent Advances in Retinoblastoma Treatment
Chapter: Molecular Biology of Retinoblastoma
Walter SD, Harbour JWEditors: Francis JH, Abramson DH.SpringerEdition 1,
The Molecular Basis of Human Cancer
Chapter: Retinoblastoma: Clinical and Molecular Perspectives
Harbour JW, Walter SDEditors: Coleman WB, Tsongalis GJ.Humana PressEdition 2,
Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice
Chapter: Dry Eye Syndrome
Walter SD, Goldberg RA, Banta JTEditors: Buttaro TM, Trybulski J, Polgar-Bailey P, Sandberg-Cook J.ElsevierEdition 5,

Advances for Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomies, Intravitreal Injections and Other Highlights from ASRS 2018August 2018
Advances for Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomies, Intravitreal Injections and Other Highlights from ASRS 2018August 2018

Medical Editors’ Page | Making Strides Against Diabetic Eye DiseaseApril 5th, 2017
Methotrexate Treat-and-Extend Tested for VitreoretinopathyJuly 28th, 2020

ASCRS Foundation GrantAmerican Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) Foundation2015–2016
CLAO/SSF Educational Research Foundation GrantContact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists (CLAO), Sjøgren's Syndrome Foundation (SSF)2013–2015