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Dr. Richard Walker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 73
Dr. Richard Walker, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Walker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Richard Walker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 73
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Richard Walker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Richard Walker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Walker currently practices at Scripps Clinic Orthopedics and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. At present, Dr. Walker received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Walker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Walker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  2. 2 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  3. 3 Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Jul 04, 2023
Dr Richard Walker has done 3 knee replacement surgeries on my legs. He is phenomenal to say the least! The man is a genius and a exceptional bedside manner. He has given me my legs back. I will be eternally grateful. His office is one of the best!
Kirk Alexander — Jul 04, 2023
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Board Certifications

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  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Internship

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center|Ucla Medical Center
    1978
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Walker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Walker's profile.

Dr. Richard Walker, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Yes, Dr. Richard Walker, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA