Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. John P. Walker

General Surgery
University Of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, 
Galveston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
4
conditions
University Of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, 
Galveston, TX 

Overview

John Walker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas.

Dr. Walker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
EMI Health
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Mountain Health
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Other Locations
Angleton Anesthesia Management Services LLC
146 E Hospital Dr, Angleton, TX 77515

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.

9 Total Publications

Giant Colonic Diverticulum: A Rare Type of Diverticular Disease.
Giant Colonic Diverticulum: A Rare Type of Diverticular Disease.
Journal: Cureus
Published: March 18, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John P. Walker

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Is Dr. John P. Walker a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Fistula?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John P. Walker is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrointestinal Fistula, 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. John P. Walker specialize in?

While Dr. John P. Walker is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallstones, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. John P. Walker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John P. Walker has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Fistula. You can view a list of Dr. John P. Walker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John P. Walker accept my insurance?

Dr. John P. Walker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-772-2222 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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