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Dr. Robert Walker, MD

Anesthesiologist

Hurricane, WV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walker, Anesthesiologist in Hurricane, WV?

    Dr. Robert Walker, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Hurricane, WV. Dr. Walker graduated from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Walker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office at (304) 720-8816.

    Where did Dr. Walker go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Meharry Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Walker speak?

    Dr. Walker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Walker typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Walker diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Walker. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Walker typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Walker may include:

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

    Dr. Robert Walker's Primary Practice

    1400 Hospital Dr

    Hurricane, WV 25526

    (304) 720-8816

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    What hospitals are Dr. Walker affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Walker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Walker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063412021.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walker?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walker

    What is Dr. Robert Walker's specialty?

    Dr. Walker is an Anesthesiologist near Hurricane, WV.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Robert Walker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walker is affiliated with Camc General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Robert Walker accepting new patients in Hurricane, WV?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Walker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Walker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (304) 720-8816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Walker?

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (304) 720-8816 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

    Dr. Walker's office is located in Hurricane, WV.