Mr. John Fletcher Walker MD
Orthopedist
3414 Golden Rd Tyler TX, 75701About
Dr. John Walker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Tyler, TX. 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1965
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Tulane University School of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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