Syed, Lindsey

OUR MISSION: Improve access to preventative services for all, in a casual, not clinical setting, changing the culture and paradigm by performing wellness visits with new technologies that feels like something is done for you and not to you, striving for an outstanding patient experience, preventing acute and chronic diseases one person, one neighborhood, and one community at a time.

Walter Wakwe, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon with specialized training from Emory University's Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship and its Transplant Immunology Research Program. He has eight years of experience in thoracic surgery, with expertise in treating esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer, lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, hiatal and paraesophageal hernias, GERD, achalasia and diaphragm conditions such as paralysis or paresis. Dr. Wakwe offers advanced surgical options, including robotic thoracic and anti-reflux surgery, airway reconstruction, lung segmentectomy, diaphragm plication, thymectomy and tracheal resection. He prioritizes excellent communication and patient education, ensuring patients and their families understand their diagnosis, evaluation and treatment options. Whenever possible, he uses minimally invasive techniques to support faster recovery and optimal outcomes. Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Wakwe enjoys staying active through mountain biking, basketball, pickleball and regular workouts. He also enjoys spending time with loved ones, traveling and watching football and basketball.