Dr. Walter Pyka, MD
Dr. Walter Pyka, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Mateo, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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101 S San Mateo Dr Ste 104 San Mateo, CA 94401Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
We strive to provide high quality, personalized, and compassionate orthopedic services for general orthopedics, arthritis, sports medicine, spine problems, and pediatric injuries. We provide expert evaluation and treatment for musculoskeletal...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
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Palo Alto Medical Clinic And Foundation
Fellowship Hospital, 1996Mechanical Engineering
1980Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1979
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 46
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
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