Dr. William Walker MD
Emergency Physician
6051 Highway 49 Hattiesburg MS, 39401About
Dr. William Walker practices Emergency Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Walker assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Walker examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1977
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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