Dr. 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 and UCLA Medical Center, focusing on both general surgery and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Walker is board certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and communicates with patients 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. He specializes in treating joint pain, knee discomfort, and back pain that can occur during pregnancy. His approach to care includes physical therapy, strength training programs, and hands-on manual therapy techniques. Patients consistently rate Dr. Walker highly, giving him an average …rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.