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Dr. Kimberly Walpert, MD

Dr. Kimberly Walpert, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kimberly Walpert, MD is a neurosurgeon in Athens, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Walpert has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. She graduated from Tulane University in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as St Mary's Hospital and Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 30606
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Walpert is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Athens, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Walpert is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Walpert specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Walpert's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walpert

4.1
49 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Laminectomy
Dr. Walpert is an excellent doctor. She did an outstanding surgery on my back (laminectomy). She is a very caring and concerned doctor. She is easy to talk too. And, she explains every detail. I have had excellent results. I would and have recommended her to others. She has excellent nurses. Kathleen Miller and Donna Martin have been exceptional in helping me. These two ladies are wonderful. Dr. Walpert thank you so much for all you have and continue to do for me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Brenda J. Jordan – Jan 12, 2025
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ABSOULTELY THE BEST
If you are in pain, Dr. Walpert and her team ARE the BEST in the business. They are kind, efficient and caring. Their goal is to help restore your quality of life, without the pain and discomfort of nerve issues. You will regain the quality of life that you want, WITHOUT narcotics interfering (or destroying) your life. Absoultely a wonderful team!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tiffany Ellenberg – Dec 20, 2023
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Appt
I made an appointment back in April for yesterday, August 17. I called a week prior asking if they needed any medical records from my previous neurosurgeon they could call and they could send them my records dr to dr. The front office receptionist looked in the computer and stated they had the MRI and lumbar puncture and I was good to go. The Tuesday before my schedule apt I received a VM stating they were confirming my apt. The night before my apt the nurse called and said did I have my MRI disk and if not I would need to go by and get it before my apt or Dr. Walpert would not even see me. I went 45 min out of my way to get the disk and arrived 10 min after my apt time due to me having to get the disk. The front office told me that I would need to reschedule since I was not there on time. 10 minutes is what we are talking about and if you call the number they have a 10-15 min grace period. I drove 2 hours for this apt and would not be seen.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 18, 2023
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Troy thinks she is fantastic! Donna too.
I had neck fusion surgery of 4,5 and 6. It has made a significant improvement in my life.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 13, 2023
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Dr.Walpert was great with me
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melvin Price – Dec 10, 2022
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Waste of time if you have a problem without reason
Stay away total waste of time wouldn't order any test to rule out spin problems.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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NeedingSomeGoodLuck – Jul 08, 2022
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Ft walpertcripled me for lifetime. She operated on me for a 345 laminnectomy and left me with permanent nerve damage. This was confirmed by the Cleveland Clinic evaluation. I use a walker and am in constant pain and muscle spasms. Stay away from this girl
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Kittie Everitt – Jul 04, 2019
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Excellent Doctor. Does not recommend surgery unless it's necessary, My wife visited another doctor first and he wanted to schedule surgery on both her upper and lower back ASAP. Dr Walpert suggested doing only the upper at this time and do physical therapy on the lower back because she felt surgery would not ease the pain. The surgery went great and we both have bee very impressed with the results and the follow up visits. I would highly recommend Dr. Walpert to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Danna Wilson in Athens, GA – Feb 01, 2017
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I Love Dr. Kimberly Walpert! Some years ago I experienced severe neck pain. I was recommended by a friend to check out Dr. Walpert. I'm so glad I did. I went to her office, she got right to work and found my problem. We scheduled surgery and it was successful. I have done well in the past years. I am not totally pain free but there is vast improvement. Recently I have experienced lumber pain and once again I am turning to Dr. Walpert for my care. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Kimberly Walpert.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Deborah P in Clayton, GA – Oct 04, 2016
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Dr Walpert explained everything to me and then fixed my back. She is a pure joy to be around. Super Doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth in Athens, GA – Jun 09, 2016
Dr. Walpert's Reply –
Thank you Elizabeth!
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Dr. Walpert performed a spinal surgery on me to correct mistakes made in two surgeries by another doctor, a triple lumbar fusion which left me with a shredded dura and in considerable pain. He had not addressed nerve damage to my colon and bladder which had left me unable to control either. Dr. Walpert repaired the damage to the dura and left me with hope that my colon and bladder control would return. I am much better than I was before, and Dr. Walpert LISTENS to her patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
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Christina DeLaigle in Clarkesville, Georgia – Mar 25, 2016
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Dr. Walpert is so sweet. You actually feel like she cares for you and not just another patient. She is taking good care of me. I would recommend her to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Misty Ogle in Winterville – Feb 17, 2016
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Wonderful she is very friendly someone to explain things in ways you can understand
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Angela in Georgia – Dec 29, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kimberly Walpert, MD is a neurosurgeon in Athens, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Walpert has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. She graduated from Tulane University in 1994. She is affiliated...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Tennessee, Memphis

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Tulane University

    Medical School, 1994
  • Johns Hopkins University

    Undergraduate School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Walpert is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 30606
    1
    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Inc242 King Ave Athens, GA 30606
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital

      5401 Lake Oconee Pkwy
      Greensboro, GA 30642
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

      1199 Prince Ave
      Athens, GA 30606
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • St Mary's Hospital

      1230 Baxter St
      Athens, GA 30606
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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