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Dr. John Walker, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.5 (19)
Map Pin Small Huntsville, AL
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Walker, MD

Dr. John Walker, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Huntsville, AL. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Walker an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Walker works at Practice in Huntsville, AL with other offices in Madison, AL and Athens, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Trigger Finger, Osteoarthritis of Hand and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Walker's Office Locations

  1. 1
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    4715 Whitesburg Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 881-5151
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Office
    33 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 881-5151
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
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    Office
    22423 US Highway 72 Ste A, Athens, AL 35613 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 881-5151

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Crestwood Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Joint Pain

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Joint Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Carpal Tunnel Release
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
De Quervain's Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteophyte of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Wrist Replacement
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Wrist Fracture
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Wrist Fusion
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    4.5
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    About Dr. John Walker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1730127531
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Ala School Med Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Vanderbilt University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. John Walker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Walker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Walker has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Walker has seen patients for Trigger Finger, Osteoarthritis of Hand and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Walker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Walker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Walker.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Walker, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Walker appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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