Richard Walker, MD

Dr. Richard Walker is an orthopedic surgeon with nearly five decades of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Stanford University Hospital, followed by specialized orthopedic surgery training at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Walker is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He provides care in English.

Dr. Walker practices at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California, and maintains affiliations with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. His expertise includes treating joint pain, knee pain, and back pain during pregnancy. He incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy into his treatment approach. Patients have rated Dr. Walker 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.