Richard Walker, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in total joint replacement for the hip and knee. In addition, he has interests in hip and knee arthritis, minimally invasive surgery for total hip and knee replacement, and computer-assisted navigation and pressure sensor applications for total hip and knee replacement. He believes in creating a partnership with each of his patients in order to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. Since joining Scripps Clinic in 1983, Dr Walker has devoted his career to maintaining a combination of clinical, teaching, research and leadership roles, including performing thousands of total hip and total knee replacement procedures.
Primary Specialty
Orthopedic Surgeon
GenderMale
EducationUniversity of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il
ServicesRichard Walker, MD provides orthopedic surgery in La Jolla, CA. Orthopedic Surgeons often treat degenerative conditions in the bones and joints as well as serious injuries to the musculoskeletal system.
To learn more, or to make an appointment with Richard Walker, MD in La Jolla, CA, please call (858) 554-7993.