Earl W. Walker, Jr MD
Earl W. Walker, Jr MD

Foot & Ankle

Board Certified in Orthopedics

Foothills Region

Morganton
Valdese

Dr. Earl Walker has been representing EmergeOrtho in Burke County since 2006. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Walker has particular interest in foot and ankle problems as well as general orthopedics.

Dr. Walker attended the University of Tennessee for his undergraduate study where he obtained a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in electrical engineering. He worked as an electrical engineer for several years before pursuing a career in medicine. He attended medical school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, Tennessee. He completed his internship and residency at Louisiana State University Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. He also completed a fellowship in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center under G. James Sammarco, MD.

He currently lives in Connelly Springs, North Carolina where he enjoys the abundant outdoor activities available in North Carolina.

Education

  • University of Tennessee
  • University of Tennessee in Memphis, Tennessee
  • Louisiana State University Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Certifications

  • Board Certified in Orthopedics

One hundred percent is satisfied with the services provided---the best of the best!

Arthuer F

FOOTHILLS REGION PATIENT

Dr. Walker was very thorough about what he told me. He is a great doctor. I’ve seen a few the last five months about my foot, and he told me more then any other doctor has. Very pleased.

Jamie H

FOOTHILLS REGION PATIENT

A New Level Of Orthopedic Care Has Emerged

As our patient, you will benefit from a full range of orthopedic services, specialties and technologies, including physical and hand therapy, advanced imaging services, and urgent care walk-in services providing immediate diagnosis and treatment for urgent orthopedic conditions.