Overview
Dr. Walker is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, followed by a clinical fellowship at the University of Rochester. Dr. Walker is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the American Thoracic Society. He has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Dr. Walker specializes in airway disease, especially bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. He is passionate about improving the quality of life in patients with these diseases.
In his spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys cooking, traveling, and trying in vain to stay in shape.
Dr. Walker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Liver Failure, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
275 Collier Road NW, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30309
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Wellstar Medical Group LLC
Russell French is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Acworth, Georgia. Dr. French is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. French is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Buckhead
James W. Chang, DO, FCCP, received his undergraduate degree from University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus. He completed his internal medicine residency at Michigan State University and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chang is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Chang has presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Chang specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He has special interests in asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, lung nodules and lung cancer. He performs advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy. He provides intensive care unit coverage and pulmonary consultations at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and sports.Dr. Chang welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.Please note that Dr. Chang does not specialize in sleep medicine. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.
Athens Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine
Milos Tucakovic is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Tucakovic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tucakovic is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- BronchiectasisDr. Walker isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary AspergillosisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.
- AnemiaDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AspergillosisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Aspergillosis.