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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 45 years of experience
  • Southern Cardiovascular Associates Pc 1102 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
  • (256) 492-9924

Brief Intro

Dr. Walker grew up in El Paso, Texas. He attended Sewanee University and earned a bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Texas in Austin. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Health and Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Cardiology at the University of Tennessee Health and Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee. After his cardiology fellowship, Dr. Walker entered private practice in Gadsden, AL in 1986. Dr. Walker and his wife Eva have one daughter. Dr. Walker is an avid reader and enjoys travel, football and tennis.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med - 1980

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Southern Cardiovascular Assoc
  • 1102 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
  • Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Mitral Stenosis
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
  • Heart Failure
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Valvular Heart Disease
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Procedures Performed

  • Cardiac Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Cancer 17
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 30
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 26
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 30
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 29
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 5
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 29
  • Psychiatry 45
  • Geriatrics 20
  • Rehabilitation 17
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 1
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 9
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7