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Dr. Joseph Walker identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and OphthalmologyOphthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. No Sub Specialty.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Ophthalmology.

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Dr. Walker is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center
2727 Winkler Ave
Fort Myers, FL

License

Dr. Joseph Walker has been confirmed to have a license in Florida.

Education

Dr. Walker attended medical school at New York Medical College and graduated in 1974 having 38 years experience. Additional Ophthalmology training was conducted at Veteran Administration Medical Center. Additional Ophthalmology training was conducted at New England Medical Center Hospitals. Additional Ophthalmology training was conducted at Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens.

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• Joseph P Walker
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