Dr. Richard F. Walker M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
504 N Macarthur Ave Panama City FL, 32401About
Dr. Richard Walker is a nephrologist practicing in Panama City, FL. Dr. Walker specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Walker most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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