Walter Ross, PT, DPT, COMT

Clinic Director & Physical Therapist

Location: Spooner Laveen

Education:
DPT – Northern Arizona University – Phoenix Biomedical Campus
BS – Drury University

Certifications:
Certified in Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Areas of Interest:
General Orthopedics
Post-operative Care
Sports Medicine

Professional Involvement:
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 2018
Member of the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 2019

About Me

Walter is an Arizona native who earned dual undergraduate degrees in Biology and Exercise Sport Sciences from Drury University, where he was a 4-year varsity team member on the men’s swim team, NCAA All-American Athlete, and NCAA Scholar Athlete. After completing his Bachelor’s degrees, Walter returned to Phoenix to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northern Arizona University – Phoenix Biomedical Campus. Walter enjoys working with people of all ages, specifically with orthopedic injuries, post-op patients, and athletes. He strives to apply evidence based practice to allow patients to achieve their desired goals and enjoy a higher quality of life.

In his free time, Walter enjoys hiking and mountain biking the many trails surrounding the greater Phoenix area and fly fishing.