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Dr. Thomas R. Walek, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Warwick, Rhode Island

Dr. Thomas R. Walek, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hand Surgery
Warwick, Rhode Island
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1821034943· License: MD05762 (RI) verify
Medical school: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University · Graduated 1979
Industry payments (2024): $166 across 3 payments (what this means)
4.3(8 ratings)

About

Dr. Thomas R. Walek, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 45 years of experience. He practices in Warwick, Rhode Island, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. Dr. Walek specializes in plastic surgery and undersea & hyperbaric medicine. He is highly rated, with an average of 4.6 stars across various platforms. While cost information isn't available, his extensive experience and positive reviews suggest he's a sought-after surgeon in Rhode Island.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Thomas R. Walek, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Liposculpture

$3,000

Liposuction

$3,966

Laser Liposuction

$5,471

Breast Implant Revision

$8,050

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Patient Experience

Dr. Thomas R. Walek Review Summary

4.6
Dr. Walek receives stellar reviews, averaging an impressive 4.6 stars out of 5. Patients consistently praise his skill and professionalism, contributing to his high ratings on various platforms like Healthgrades, US News, RealSelf, and Yelp.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 14 reviews

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healthgrades.com

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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realself.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 14 reviews

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m.yelp.com

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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Dr. Thomas R. Walek, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Warwick, Rhode Island

Main Office

200 Tollgate Road , Suite 102, Warwick, Rhode Island

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$166

Payments

3

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Thomas R. Walek received $166 across 3 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Smith+Nephew, Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

200 Tollgate Road , Suite 102

Warwick, Rhode Island

Office Information

Where does Dr. Thomas R. Walek practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

200 Tollgate Road , Suite 102, Warwick, Rhode Island

(14 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

including Miriam Hospital

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

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What do patients have to say about Dr. Thomas R. Walek?
Patients praise Dr. Walek for his breast reduction and implant revision procedures, as well as his liposuction techniques (including TriSculpt, laser lipo, and Sono Bello). They highlight his professionalism, skill, and attentiveness, even years after surgery. Reviews mention positive experiences related to weight loss, body contouring, and improved confidence.
What areas of care does Dr. Thomas R. Walek cater to?
Dr. Walek's areas of care include plastic surgery, undersea & hyperbaric medicine, and hand surgery. He treats a variety of conditions, from wound care to cosmetic procedures like breast augmentation, reduction, and revisions, liposuction, and body lifts. He also appears to have experience with non-surgical fat reduction procedures like TriSculpt and laser liposuction.