About
Dr. Walter Walthall IV is a board-certified family physician with over 23 years of practice in San Antonio, Texas. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Health Science Center in Houston in 1997. He completed his internship and Family Medicine residency at Methodist Health System in Dallas, where he served as Chief Medical Resident at Charlton Methodist Hospital from 1999 to 2000. United Healthcare recognized his work with an Excellence of Care Award in 2024. He holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and speaks both English and Spanish.
Dr. Walthall's grandfather was a physician who practiced in the same San Antonio region for over 50 years. That relationship shaped the philosophy Dr. Walthall carries into every exam room. His grandfather taught him that the patient - not the physician - is the true expert in the room. Dr. Walthall's mission centers on God-centered, compassionate, evidence-based care that addresses physical health, emotional wellness, and spiritual vitality. He works alongside patients to build trusting relationships and individualized care plans. His clinical focus includes managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Texas Medical Health Science Center - Houston, Doctorate of Medicine 1997
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Health Science Center - Houston
Residency
Family Medicine, Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX (1998-2000)
Additional Training
Internship, Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX (1997-1998); Chief Medical Resident - Charlton Methodist Hospital Family Practice Residency 1999-2000
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Walthall IV right for?
Dr. Walthall is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who treats the whole person. Patients managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his preventive and disease management focus. He works well with patients who value a long-term relationship with a single dedicated physician. Bilingual patients who prefer Spanish-language care will find him accessible. His whole-person philosophy suits patients with interconnected physical, emotional, and spiritual health goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Walthall focuses on family medicine with particular attention to chronic disease management. He regularly treats patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His care approach also includes comprehensive preventive screenings and personalized wellness planning.
Yes, Dr. Walthall holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Health Science Center in Houston and completed his residency at Methodist Health System in Dallas.
Dr. Walthall has served the San Antonio community for over 23 years. His family connection to the region runs even deeper - his grandfather practiced medicine in the same area for more than 50 years.
Yes, Dr. Walthall conducts appointments in both English and Spanish. This makes his practice accessible to San Antonio's large Spanish-speaking patient community.
Dr. Walthall follows a whole-person philosophy rooted in compassionate, evidence-based medicine. He builds individualized care plans that address physical health, emotional wellness, and spiritual vitality. He treats each patient as the true expert in their own health, listening carefully before offering guidance.
Yes. Dr. Walthall sees every patient directly. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants during office visits.
Dr. Walthall earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Health Science Center in Houston. He completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at Methodist Health System in Dallas. He was selected as Chief Medical Resident at Charlton Methodist Hospital during the 1999-2000 academic year.
Yes. United Healthcare presented Dr. Walthall with its Excellence of Care Award in 2024. He also served as Chief Medical Resident at Charlton Methodist Hospital Family Practice Residency in 1999-2000.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026