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Dr. Robert Walker, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (17)
Map Pin Small Decatur, AL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Robert Walker, MD

Dr. Robert Walker, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Decatur, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 43 years of experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Walker an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Walker works at Practice in Decatur, AL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst 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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    Surgical Associates of N. Alabama
    1405 7th St Se, Decatur, AL 35601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 355-6414

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  • Decatur Morgan Hospital

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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
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Breast Surgical Procedure
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dialysis Access Procedures
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
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Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
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Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
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Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1457318016
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Harding University
    Undergraduate School

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