Dr. Charles Samuel Walker M.D.
Orthopedist
5408 Flanders Dr Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. Charles Walker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Walker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Walker tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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