Overview
Dr. Peter Walker earned his medical degree at St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. He finished his internship and residency in general surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, where he also completed an NIH-sponsored T32 Research Fellowship, as well as a fellowship in robotic and minimally invasive surgery. In practice since 2006, Dr. Walker is board certified in surgery and a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He treats patients ages 16 and older. Dr. Walker specializes in bariatric surgery, reflux surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, colon surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery. His primary clinical interests are surgery of the esophagus and stomach (including surgery for reflux/heartburn, weight loss, achalasia, hiatal hernias, ulcer disease, gastrointestinal stromal tumors and gastric cancer), surgery of solid organs (spleen, adrenal glands, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and liver), surgery of the abdominal wall, hernia surgery (including complex abdominal wall reconstruction), colon surgery and colon cancer. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Dr. Walker utilizes minimally invasive surgery techniques, incorporating up-to-date technology to deliver quality results for his patients. He also emphasizes good communication and patient experience by taking time and care to develop rapport prior to performing complex procedures. He meets personally with patients for their follow-up clinic visits. An assistant professor at McGovern Medical School, he has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Dr. Walker is a resident of west Houston.
Dr. Walker is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastric Bypass.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Dr. Todd David Wilson is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston who focuses on advanced surgery of the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and then served in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer for six years. After three decorated tours of service, he found his home in Houston where he earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2003. He stayed at the university to complete his surgical residency training in 2008 and then completed advanced training with a fellowship of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Wilson joined the faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2009 where he practices surgery that embraces state of the art techniques to proved patients with optimal surgical results with the least impact on the patient. At the medical school, he serves as the Medical Director of Surgical Training and part of the Elective General Surgery team. He is active academically with membership in several medical societies and has received academic recognition and published or presented articles. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Erik B. Wilson, MD, is Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and the Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST). He is the Division Chief of Elective General Surgery for the UT Department of Surgery. Dr. Wilson graduated from college with highest honors from Texas A&M University and completed his Medical Degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a general surgery residency at Texas A&M and a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is also the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery for Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Wilson is Co-Founder of the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery and Houston Bariatric Society. He is a founder and the Past President of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association. He is a leader in endoluminal and robotic General Surgery since 2002 with over 1000 cases performed robotically. He specializes in weight loss surgery, reflux surgery, hernias and minimally invasive general surgery. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
Guillermo De Leon is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. De Leon is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. De Leon is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter Walker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Walker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Walker by calling their office at 713-486-3950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter Walker a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Walker is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. Peter Walker specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Walker is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter Walker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter Walker has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Walker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter Walker accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Walker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-3950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- CholecystitisDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
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- CellulitisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.