Dr. Robert S. Walker, MD
Functional Medicine and Gastroenterologist
95 Crystal Run Rd Middletown NY, 10941About
Dr. Robert Walker is board-certified gastroenterologist and one of the founding partners of Crystal Run Healthcare, LLP, a large multispecialty group in the Hudson Valley, NY. He currently serves on the Board and is Medical Director of the Rockland County Division. As a Gastroenterologist, he specializes in disease of the liver, pancreas and intestinal tract. He treats and diagnoses conditions such as hepatitis, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, celiac, IBS, crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, colon polyps, and colon cancer prevention. Dr. Walker performs colonoscopy and endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, Bravo pH testing, and ERCP. Furthermore, Dr. Walker focuses on individualized care, treating each patient and diagnosis as unique to that person. Over the past several years, Dr. Walker has studied both integrative and functional medicine and has become a certified practitioner by the Institute for Functional Medicine. When asked why he pursued this additional training, he felt that he could offer more diagnostic and treatment options for many of his patients and offer a more whole person approach to their illnesses. Functional medicine attempts to determine the root cause of a patient’s illness and focuses on a patient –physician team approach, there is also a focus on lifestyles, nutrition, and exercise and looking for unusual causes of illness such as abnormalities in the patient’s genetic makeup, the microbiome, inflammation, mitochondrial function and energy among others. This approach has led to the improved health and overall wellness of many patients as compared traditional medicine alone.
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Education and Training
New York Medical College MD 1989
Georgetown University B.S., Biology 1985
Board Certification
Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Awards
- Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval 2006
- One of First four ACO nationally to earn ACO accreditation by the National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2012
- First ACO accredited in New York State 2012
- NCQA/PPC Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) – Level 3 2009
- Competitive Grant Research Award 1994 Northwestern Memorial Foundation
- Regenstein Fellowship Grant for Excellence in Research 1993
- Rambach Award: Intern of the Year 1990 Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society 1989
- Magna Cum Laude, Georgetown University 1985
- American College of Radiology Accreditation for Diagnostic Imaging Year
- College of American Pathology ---Accreditation Year
- COLA – Accredited Lab Year
- Voted Board of Managers Crystal Run Healthcare Year
- Voted Chairman of Gastroenterology 2017 Orange Regional Medical Center
- Voted Chairman of Gastroenterology 2013 Orange Regional Medical Center
- Academic Scholarship 1981 Georgetown University
Treatments
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Hernia
Professional Memberships
- Institute for Functional Medicine
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American Society of Gastroenterology
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- Georgetown University Alumni Association
Fellowships
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital 1995
Internships
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Internal Medicine)
Fellowships
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Gastroenterology)
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- Maryann
Very very good doctor. Good bedside manner
- Thomas
Dr Walker has been very attentive to my symptoms.
- Ellen
I rate Dr Walker 6 out of 5
- Alfred
Dr Walker has always taken care of all my issues.
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I love you
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I love him!
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Amazing!
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Dr Walker is awesome. He has a great bedside manner and takes time and is patient
- April
Dr Walker is very nice and explains my medical issue by well.
- Mary
Dr Walker has been my doctor for years.he is one of my favorites. He is thorough , caring and has always provided a rapid and accurate diagnosis and treatment when I am sick. I highly recommend him to my family and friends
- Patricia
Dr Walker has done very good by me.
- Karen
Amy and Dr Walker are the best. Have been taking care of me for over 20 years! And kept me healthy!
- Martin
Dr Walker has been my doctor for years. I always look forward to his visits. He is a pleasant and thorough Doctor
- Michael
I rate Dr Walker 10 out of 10! One of the best!
- Theresa
Dr Walker is one of my favorites, very caring and thorough.
- Carmen
Dr Walker and his staff have always been very attentive and knowledgeable in their expertise
- Peter
Dr Walker is a great doc. He spent the time necessary to figure out a serious problem I am having. He responds quickly to my issue and set up testing rapidly which proved my diagnosis. I highly recommend him
- Anna
Dr walker is one of my favorite doctors. He recently figured out a chronic problem I was having. Amy is also wonderful!
- Yesenia
Dr Walker is an excellent, compassionate Doctor. He spent a significant amount of time discussing my diagnosis and treatment. He has been a major reason for the overall improvement of my wellness.
- Yesenia
The doctor was excellent, my visit was great and the doctor gave great advice!
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