Summary

Dr. Corey T. Walker is a member of the Department of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His clinical interests include treating disorders of the spine and spinal cord. He is focused on healing complex spinal pathologies, including scoliosis, spinal deformities, spinal tumors, thoracic disc herniations and craniocervical junction pathologies. Dr. Walker's expertise is in using minimally invasive techniques that improve outcomes. His goal is minimize tissue trauma so that patients have shorter hospital stays, less pain and better recoveries. Dr. Walker is focused on applying the most cutting-edge surgical technologies, including robotics and navigation. Dr. Walker has published extensively in the literature on various topics in spinal neurosurgery. He has over 65 publications in peer-reviewed journals, including Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, Spine, Operative Neurosurgery; Neurosurgical Focus amongst others, and has written 10 textbook chapters. His work has been highlighted three times on the cover of Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, and he has received research awards at academic spinal conferences nationally for his efforts. He is currently conducting a multi-institutional study looking at approaches for performing minimally invasive fusions. Prior to beginning at Cedar-Sinai, Dr. Walker earned his bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester, graduating summa cum laude from the Hajim School of Engineering. He stayed at the University of Rochester School of Medicine for medical school on a Dean's Merit Scholarship and graduated with a Distinction in Research. He went on to complete his residency in Neurosurgery at the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, where he also completed fellowships in complex and minimally invasive spine pathologies. He also completed orthopedic spinal fellowship training at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, California through the San Diego Spine Foundation.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 12 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Barrow Neurological Institute
  • 37 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Corey T Walker has 4 locations

Cedars-Sinai Multispecialty - Tarzana

18133 Ventura Blvd Ste 300Tarzana, CA 91356

Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery - Los Angeles

127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Cedars-Sinai Spine Center

444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 800Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Spine - Tarzana

18133 Ventura Blvd Ste 401Tarzana, CA 91356
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
12 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Tarzana , CAReno , NVOKLAHOMA CITY , OKLos Angeles , CA
Med School: University of Rochester School of Medicine Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Corey T Walker

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Corey T Walker has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Barrow Neurological Institute2020
Scripps Clinic2020

Residency

Barrow Neurological Institute2021

Medical School

University of Rochester School of MedicineGraduated in 2014

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Dr. Corey Walker's office is located at 18133 Ventura Blvd Ste 300, Tarzana, CA, 91356.
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