Dr. Edward J Walko DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
5665 Lowery Rd Suite 100 Norfolk VA, 23502About
Dr. Edward Walko is a physiatrist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Walko is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Walko focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Walko can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1990
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fibromyalgia
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Concussion
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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