Overview
Clark Walker, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in Sports Medicine and sports related injuries. Dr. Walker specializes in advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment of injuries involving the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He has a particular interest in ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, ligament injuries, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, shoulder replacement, cartilage restoration, joint preservation, and UCL reconstruction. His practice also includes fracture care and nonoperative management of musculoskeletal injuries.
Dr. Walker graduated from the University of Alabama and received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, earning AOA honors. After medical school he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Greenville Health System and then was selected for a Sports Medicine fellowship at the prestigious Steadman Hawkins Clinic. Dr. Walker has served as a team physician for the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Greenville Drive, and Clemson University. He currently serves in the team physician pool for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team and provides medical coverage for several local high schools in Coweta and Fayette county.
Dr. Walker has published multiple peer-reviewed orthopedic journal articles, textbook chapters, surgical technique videos, and educational posters. His practice focuses on individualized patient care and he is passionate about helping patients return to an active lifestyle.
Outside of work, Dr. Walker enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and skiing.
Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1755 Highway 34 East, Suite 2200, Newnan, GA 30265
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
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- BursitisDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Congenital Mirror Movement DisorderDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.