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Dr. Richard Walker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Richard Walker, MD

Dr. Richard Walker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. Patients rated Dr. Walker an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Walker works at Scripps Clinic Orthopedics in La Jolla, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross 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

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    Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-9489

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  • Scripps Green Hospital

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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Limb Pain
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Sciatica
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Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
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Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
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Gout
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Arthritis
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Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Richard Walker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1255378550
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center|Ucla Medical Center
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Walker works at Scripps Clinic Orthopedics in La Jolla, CA. View the full address on Dr. Walker’s profile.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Walker. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Walker.

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