Dr. Walker is an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist board certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. He has extensive experience in all aspects of Head and Neck Surgery. He has particular interest in surgery for restoration of hearing, thyroid and neck surgery, sinus surgery and facial cosmetic surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Walker enjoys a busy private practice in Lone Tree (South Denver) Colorado. His practice is located at the Sky Ridge Medical Center where he serves as the Chairman of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Walker was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and received his Bachelors degree in Biology, with emphasis in Neurobiology, from the University of Utah. He received his medical and surgical training through the military. He attended medical school in Bethesda, Maryland at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, graduation in 1990, and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. He completed his internship in General Surgery at the Naval Hospital, Oakland, California and then served for two years as a General Medical Officer on the U.S.S. Carl Vinson (CVN-70) a nuclear aircraft carrier. He then served as Battalion Surgeon for the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California. After serving at sea and with the Marines, Dr. Walker completed residency at the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia from 1994 to 1998. He was the Chief Resident from 1997 to 1998. He was honored as an outstanding teacher during his residency. From 1998 to 2004 Dr. Walker served as a Staff Otolaryngologist at the Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, Illinois. He was the Otolaryngology Department Head and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff. He also served as Director for Surgical Services during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He held appointments as a Clinical Assistant Professor at two Chicago area medical schools. After leaving active military service he continued serving in the Naval Reserve. In July of 2011 he retired after 25 years of active and reserve service in the United States Navy at the rank of Captain (0-6). Dr. Walker has lectured nationally and internationally on examination of the ear. He continues to give annual instruction at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. He is an attending physician for rotating medical and physician assistant students who frequently accompany him in his practice. He is married and has four children. Dr. Walker enjoys blues music, is a former Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and is an avid outdoorsman.
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Education Background
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine - 1990
Languages Spoken
English
Location & Hours
Integrated Ear Nose And Throat
9960 Sky Ridge Ave, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Mon:7:30 am - 5:00 pm Tue:7:30 am - 5:00 pm Wed:7:30 am - 5:00 pm Thu:7:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri:7:30 am - 3:00 pm Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Conditions Addressed
Deviated Nasal Septum
Chronic Sinusitis
Acute Sinusitis
Hearing Loss
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Procedures Performed
Rhinoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Insurance Accepted
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