David Benson Walker M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1505 SW Cary Parkway REX Healthcare of Cary Cary NC, 27511About
Dr. David Walker is a cardiologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Walker specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Walker also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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