Clark Walker
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
1755 Highway 34 East, Suite 2200, 
Newnan, GA 

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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. 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.

Graduate Institution

University Of Mississippi Medical Center, 2014

Residency

Greenville Health System, Orthopedic Surgery, 2019

Specialties

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in SC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic-Denver, Sports Medicine, 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Georgia Bone And Joint Newnan
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Clark Walker

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Is Dr. Clark Walker a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Clark Walker is classified as an Advanced expert for Tendinitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Clark Walker specialize in?

While Dr. Clark Walker is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Clark Walker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Clark Walker has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Clark Walker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Clark Walker accept my insurance?

Dr. Clark Walker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-502-2175 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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