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Leslie Vernor Walker MD/MS/ BS/AB
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
913 NW Garden Valley Blvd Roseburg OR, 97470About
Dr. Leslie Walker is a cardiologist practicing in Roseburg, OR. Dr. Walker specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Walker also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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