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Richard Walker, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, CA

RichardH.WalkerMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • La Jolla, CA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

President, Past Chairman Department of Surgery, Scripps Clinic Medical Group

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  • Office

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Phone+1 858-554-7993

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1979 - 1983
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1977 - 1979
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1978 - 2026
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Scripps Physicians Recognized for Top Marks in Quality of Care, Patient Experience, Cost Management
    Scripps Physicians Recognized for Top Marks in Quality of Care, Patient Experience, Cost ManagementNovember 9th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Dr. Richard Walker, Dr. Richard Walker, MD, Dr. R Walker, Dr. Richard H. Walker