Summary

Dr. William Walker is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. With nearly five decades of medical practice, Dr. Walker brings extensive expertise to both primary care and emergency situations. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Walker practices at Forrest County General Hospital and Merit Health Wesley, both located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He treats patients with chronic conditions such as COPD and heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation, as well as cancer patients. His procedural expertise includes performing upper endoscopy procedures to examine the digestive tract, along with conducting routine blood work and urine analysis to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 49 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. William Edward Walker has 2 locations

Forrest County General Hospital

6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Merit Health Wesley

5001 Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 39402

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Medical Specialties

Dr. William Edward Walker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Edward Walker has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Dr. William Edward Walker holds an active medical license in the state of Mississippi.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Walker's NPI number is 1184668246.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. William Walker speak?
Dr. William Walker speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. William Walker affiliated with?
Dr. William Walker is affiliated with Forrest County General Hospital and Merit Health Wesley.

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