Dr. Ulysses C. Walls

About Dr. Ulysses C. Walls, MD

Dr. Ulysses C. Walls, MD is a board-certified cardiologist serving patients in Alpena, Michigan and surrounding northeastern Michigan communities. He is affiliated with MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena and maintains his practice at 2079 US Highway 23 South, Alpena, MI 49707. Dr. Walls completed rigorous fellowship training in cardiovascular disease at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, building on his residency at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He has particular expertise in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, and his peer-reviewed research — including work published in the American Heart Journal on diastolic function in African Americans — underscores his commitment to evidence-based cardiovascular care.

Education & Training

Medical Degree

• University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Graduate Medical Education

• Residency, Internal Medicine – Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare/Central (1999–2002)
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease – University of Mississippi Medical Center (2002–2005)

Board Certifications

• National Board of Physicians and Surgeons – Internal Medicine

Subspecialty Focus

• Echocardiography
• Nuclear Cardiology

Licensure

• Michigan State Medical License (2005–2027)
• Florida State Medical License (2002–2028)
• California State Medical License (2006–2027)

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Dr. Walls provides specialized cardiovascular care across a broad spectrum of conditions, including:

• Echocardiographic evaluation of heart structure and function
• Nuclear cardiology stress testing
• Coronary artery disease and angina
• Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
• Hypertension management
• Cardiac risk assessment in diverse patient populations
• Diastolic dysfunction and valvular heart disease

Why Patients Choose Dr. Ulysses C. Walls

1. Fellowship-trained cardiologist with sub-expertise in echo and nuclear cardiology
2. Peer-reviewed research published in the American Heart Journal on cardiovascular outcomes
3. Affiliated with MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena — the region’s leading health system
4. Multi-state licensure demonstrating broad clinical credentials
5. CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 & 2 certified for high-quality EHR practice

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is nuclear cardiology?

Nuclear cardiology uses small amounts of radioactive tracers and imaging technology to evaluate blood flow to the heart, helping to diagnose coronary artery disease and assess cardiac function non-invasively.

2. Where is Dr. Walls’s office located?

Dr. Walls practices at 2079 US Highway 23 South, Alpena, MI 49707. He can be reached by phone at +1 989-340-2550.

3. What hospital is Dr. Walls affiliated with?

Dr. Walls is affiliated with MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena.

4. Has Dr. Walls published medical research?

Yes. Dr. Walls is a co-author of research published in the American Heart Journal examining the prognostic value of cardiac diastolic filling patterns in African Americans — an important area of health equity in cardiovascular medicine.

5. Does Dr. Walls accept new patients?

Patients interested in scheduling an appointment should contact his office at +1 989-340-2550 or fax +1 989-340-2551 for current availability.