Overview
Francis Walker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Dr. Walker is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Huntington Disease, and Chorea.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 94 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
Licenses
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
256 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27157
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
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
James Caress is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Caress is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Caress is currently accepting new patients.
Gynecology Oncology-Shepherd
Michael Cartwright is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Cartwright is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Inclusion Body Myositis. Dr. Cartwright is currently accepting new patients.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Mustafa Siddiqui is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Siddiqui is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Dry Mouth. Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francis O. Walker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francis O. Walker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francis O. Walker by calling their office at 336-716-2255. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francis O. Walker a top-rated expert for Drug Induced Dyskinesia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francis O. Walker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Drug Induced Dyskinesia, 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. Francis O. Walker specialize in?
While Dr. Francis O. Walker is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Huntington Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Francis O. Walker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francis O. Walker has published 94 articles and abstracts on conditions like Drug Induced Dyskinesia. You can view a list of Dr. Francis O. Walker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francis O. Walker accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis O. Walker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AmeriHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 336-716-2255 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ChoreaDr. Walker isDistinguished. Learn about Chorea.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Walker isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Walker isDistinguished. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Walker isDistinguished. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- Advanced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Focal DystoniaDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome
- Meige SyndromeDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Meige Syndrome.
- Movement DisordersDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Progressive Hemifacial AtrophyDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.
- Experienced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- AthetosisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Congenital Mirror Movement DisorderDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.
- DementiaDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Essential TremorDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Myoclonus-DystoniaDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonus-Dystonia.
- MyositisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Myositis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Oppenheim DystoniaDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Oppenheim Dystonia.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Serotonin SyndromeDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Serotonin Syndrome.
- X-Linked Dystonia-ParkinsonismDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.