View locations closest to you
Kevin D Walter, MD
Locations
About
Dr. Walter enjoys caring for young athletes from elementary school through college (ages 8-22). He involves the athlete and their family in the decision making process with the goal of keeping people active and healthy while returning to play as quickly and safely as possible. Dr. Walter helped create the Sports Medicine and Sports Concussion programs at Children's Wisconsin.
Dr. Walter is the chair of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, where he has served as a member since 2005. He was appointed to a four year term with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee from 2008-2012, and has returned since that time as a consultant to work on several projects. He was also appointed to the National Academy of Sciences committee on Sport-related Concussion in Youth, serving as a primary author on their landmark report.
Dr. Walter is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness, where he was elected to the Executive Committee in 2019. He is also an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine, and Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine national organizations. He has published numerous research articles and textbook chapters on Sports Medicine and Concussion, and he is often invited to speak at regional and national medical education meetings on those topics.
Dr. Walter is an Associate Medical Consultant for the Green Bay Packers. He is the team physician for Waukesha South High School. Dr. Walter works as a Lead Unaffiliated Neurotraumatic Consultant for the National Football League. He also works with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Athletic Training. He is often involved with advocacy and policy efforts to improve safety, access, and guidelines for young athletes at the regional, state and national levels.
If you are interested in contacting Dr. Walter for presenting at your event, media or sports coverage please fill out this form.
Titles
- Medical Director of Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine, Children's Wisconsin
- Associate Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Certifications
- Pediatrics
- Sports Medicine
Education
- 1998, University of Illinois College of Medicine, MD
- 1993, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BS
Residencies
- 2002, Medical College of Wisconsin - Pediatric Chief Resident
- 2001, Medical College of Wisconsin - Pediatrics
Fellowships
- 2004, Akron Childrens Hospital - Pediatric Sports Medicine and Fitness - CAQSM
Awards
- Milwaukee Magazine Top Doctors
- MKELifestyle Magazine Top Doctors
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors
- American Academy of Pediatrics Special Achievement Award, 2016, 2018
- Parent's Top Choice Award, Wisconsin Pediatric Physician, 2010, 2011
- 40 Under 40, Milwaukee Business Journal, 2009
- Numerous teaching and academic awards
Conditions & Treatments
Insurance Information
If your child is sick and you’re not sure what do when our clinic is closed, we can still help. Use the symptom checker, call your primary care doctor or check out our urgent care video visit. For life threatening emergencies, go to your nearest Emergency Room or call 9-1-1.
Aetna*
The Alliance Employer Health Care Cooperative
America's PPO
Anthem Wisconsin*
Aspirus Health Plan
Centivo
Chorus Community Health Plans
Cigna Health Plan
Common Ground
First Health Network by Coventry
Health Partners
Health Payment Systems
HealthEOS
iCare Wisconsin
Managed Health Services (MHS)
Medicaid Wisconsin
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Multiplan (wrap network only)
Network Health Plan*
OAN EverPointe Elite
Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
Sheboygan Employer's Health Network (SEHN)
Trilogy Health Networks
TriWest
UnitedHealthcare*
USA Managed Care Organization
Wisconsin Crime Victims Compensation Program
WPS Statewide PPO
Ratings & Reviews
4.9
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
3/24/2026
Dr. Walter and his staff were so attentive and really took the time to explain everything to not only me but also on a level that my daughter understood. They encouraged her to ask questions and she felt very seen/heard by them.
3/24/2026
Dr. Walter was Excellent.He really took the time to explain my daughters recovery to her as well reassured her. One of the best Dr's we have seen in the past 5 yrs. Very impressed
3/14/2026
Everyone was kind and informative
3/4/2026
He was thorough and informative at the level my child could understand
2/19/2026
He listened to all of concerns and addressed them with us.