
Dr. Joan Walker MD
Family Practitioner
3311 Prescott Rd Suite 411 Alexandria LA, 71301About
Dr. Joan Walker is a family practitioner practicing in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Walker specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Walker possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1999
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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- Dr. Michael Gurdon Buck M.D.1587 N BOLTON AVE ALEXANDRIA LA 71303
- Dr. Gregory Stefan Bevels MD3802 Prescott Rd Alexandria LA 71301
- Dr. Dametria A Sinegal-daniel MD3802 Prescott Rd Alexandria LA 71301
- Dr. Charles Ray Joiner M.D.3516 North Blvd Alexandria LA 71301
- Dr. Alejandro Perez MD3425 NORTH BLVD ALEXANDRIA LA 71301
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1635 MARVEL STREET COUSHATTA LA 71019SABINE MEDICAL CENTERl
240 HIGHLAND DRIVE MANY LA 71449