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Dr. Michael Walker, DO

Family Medicine* Age 62
Dr. Michael Walker, DO
3.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Walker, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Ruston, LA.
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Dr. Michael Walker, DO

Family Medicine* Age 62
Ruston, LA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Walker, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Ruston, LA.

About

Dr. Walker graduated from KS University OF MED & BIOSCI College OF OSTEO MED in 1996 and completed a residency at Wichita,Kansas.Dr. Michael Walker, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Ruston, LA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Walker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center. Dr. Walker has experience treating conditions like Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Walker received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Walker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Walker is board certified in Family Practice/OMT and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nausea
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Nausea
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Nausea
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Hives
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Infectious Diseases
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Exam
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Stitches
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • HealthFirst
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Tricare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Navigate HMO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • HealthSmart
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Lincoln Community Health Center
    1140 S Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 224-7190
  2. 2 Winn Community Health Center Inc.
    431 W Lafayette St, Winnfield, LA 71483
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 648-0375
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walker
3.7
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Sep 09, 2023
Dr Walker and his staff are always so kind and professional and treat patients like family friends..
Paula Wiser — Sep 09, 2023
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • KS University OF MED & BIOSCI College OF OSTEO MED
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice/OMT
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wichita,Kansas
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Walker, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Walker's profile.

Dr. Michael Walker, DO is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Walker, DO holds board certification in Family Practice/OMT.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Louisiana Medical Center

    401 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, LA