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Joel M Walthall

Joel M Walthall, DO

4.887 Ratings, 12 Reviews

Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Online booking

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adolescent 12-16
  • Teen/Young Adult 16-21
  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About

Professional Statement

Joel Walthall was raised in Bozeman, MT where he found a passion for everything outdoors. An avid skier fly fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman and water sports enthusiast, he has always sought opportunities to explore the wildlands of the Northwest. After graduating from Montana State University, he married his college sweetheart Taylor and together they became fly fishing guides in Alaska. Dr Walthall's journey into medicine took him from the salmon-laden streams of the Cook Inlet to a stem cell research lab at Vanderbilt University where he worked on several NIH-funded research projects. He then went on to attend medical school at Western University of Health Sciences in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Dr. Walthall completed his residency at Mclaren Oakland hospital of Michigan State University. Upon completion of his fellowship at Taos Orthopedic Institute, Dr. Walthall and his wife Taylor and four children, Reecelyn, Madison, Wes and Brynley are excited for the return to Montana!

Locations

  1. Bitterroot Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Expertise

Education

  • Medical School: COMP - Northwest - Western University of Health Sciences, Orthopedic Surgery, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 2024

Insurance

Search plans
  • Allegiance
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
  • Champus
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance
  • ConfigureNet
  • Employee Benefit Management Services
  • First Choice Health Network
  • Humana
  • Idaho Medicaid
  • InterWest Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Mountain Health Co-Op
  • PacificSource
  • Sterling Life Insurance Medicare Advantage Plans
  • TriWest
  • United Health Care
  • University of Utah Health Plans
  • Veteran Affairs
  • Workers Compensation

Reviews

4.8 of 5 stars

87 Ratings, 12 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2026

    Dr. Walthall has been amazing through the entire process. I broke my wrist on a Monday night and he got me into surgery on Tuesday. His surgery was spot on and he has followed up with my care. I am very pleased and grateful with how he has gone above and beyond to take care of me. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2026

    Dr. Joel Hall is outstanding!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2026

    Dr. Joel Walthall is a great doctor and surgeon. I trust him with my life. Highly recommend him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Walthall is the most caring, earnest & knowledgeable physician I have seen regarding my knee issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Dr. Walthall is a great provider & surgeon. SO thankful to have him here at BH.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    He was very good and was patient and kind. Explaining everything so we understood.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    I already have recommended people to him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Every clinic in your facility is a blessing. All staff are so appreciated!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr. Wathall is awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. Walthall is great!! His office is okay [...]

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    It seems the doctor is always in a rush since I'm waiting for him for an hour which means every patient after me is always waiting extra long.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    I could not be more happy with my experience with Dr. Walthall. He was kind and professional.

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