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Dr. Craig Walker, MD

Dr. Craig Walker, MD

Cardiology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Craig Walker, MD is a cardiologist in Houma, LA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Walker has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Terrebonne General Health System and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

225 Dunn St Houma, LA 70360
Telehealth available
(985) 876-0300

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Terrebonne General Health System Houma, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Walker is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Walker specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Walker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walker

4.9

39 ratings, 21 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Randy dupre – Mar 31, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Jan 07, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Oct 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 20, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 29, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 26, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marjorie Kraus – Mar 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Leonard Guedry – Jan 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jamie Babin – Oct 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda Bellard – Aug 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Daryl Karpinski – Jun 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Donald Ayo – Apr 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Leslie Bonano – Feb 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Julie Zeringue – Sep 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Gerald McBride in Naples , FL – Jan 23, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Craig Walker, MD is a cardiologist in Houma, LA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Walker has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School...read more

  • Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • Brigham And Womens Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982

  • Lafayette Charity Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1980

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Walker is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Cardiovascular Institute of the South LLC225 Dunn St Houma, LA 70360
    1

    Practice

    Office2730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette, LA 70506
    2

    Practice

    Office191 Innovation Ct # A Gray, LA 70359
    3
    Cardiovascular Institute of the South ASC LLC191 Innovation Ct Ste B Gray, LA 70359
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

      1214 Coolidge Blvd
      Lafayette, LA 70503

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Terrebonne General Health System

      8166 Main St
      Houma, LA 70360
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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