Dr. William Alfred Walker M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
2015 Randolph Rd Suite 201 Charlotte NC, 28207About
Dr. William Walker is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Walker specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Walker often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1978
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS- 1986
Provider Details
Awards
- Mecklenburg Co. Medical Society 2003 President's Award
- John Motley Morehead Scholar, 1970 University of North Carolina
Treatments
- Colonoscopy
Professional Memberships
- Member Charlotte Surgical Society
- Member American Medical Association, Lifetime
- Member North Carolina Medical Society
- Member American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- Member American College of Surgeons
- Member Mecklenburg County Medical Society
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota, Colon and rectal surgery, MN, USA 1985
- University of Minnesota Medical Center, Colon and Rectal Surgery 1985
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