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Dr. Joseph Walker, MD

Dr. Joseph Walker, MD

Pain Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Walker, MD is a pain medicine physician in Farmington, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with UConn John Dempsey Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

5 Munson Rd Farmington, CT 06032

Make an Appointment

(860) 679-6600

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Walker specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Walker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walker

3.2
16 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
50%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
6%
6%
1 star
38%
38%

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Beyond Satisfied
My consultation with Dr. Walker left me filled with confidence that he would lessen my sciatic pain. i trusted him 100%. His experience and gentle manner during the Epidural procedure put me at ease. The procedure was quick & less painful than i anticipated. I'm extremely happy i chose Dr. Walker.
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
What could be improved
No results
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Sandra S – Mar 29, 2024
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Excellence in all areas & his staff
I have had cervical ESI’s, 2 X’s 4 years apart. I had a weird painful flare up in my neck, and I called to get another injection. He was on vacation but his staff emailed him and they called in prednisone pack, that literally saved me. I was locked in a spasm & couldn’t use my arms. When my day came to get another cervical ESI, it was absolutely pain free! I was so relieved and so grateful knowing I’m in the best hands. Thank you to Dr Walker & his very effective staff. (Vanessa & Amy)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Anne Blake – Nov 19, 2022
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The most painful horrible experience of my life
Dr. Walker administered epidural injections to my spine twice. The first time there was some discomfort. The second time, something went HORRIBLY wrong and I was begging him to stop. Even after he stopped administering the steroids, the pain persisted. I was screaming so loud that I was losing my voice. They gave me one dose of pain medication and shoved me into the car while I was still crying. I wouldn't bring my dog to this hospital.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
2 others found this helpful
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Loretta – Apr 28, 2022
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I have had 4 injections in my back done with other doctors and by far the two I have had with Dr. Walker have been the least painful. He is very professional and the staff was amazing. It was as pleasant an experience as an injection can be.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2019
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I have been delighted with communication and treatment with Dr. Walker and the office staff. They are very kind and efficient. Secretary Jody always follows through in a very timely manner when checking insurance coverage and being sure to get back to me immediately. Dr. Walker is open to direct communication regarding pain and treatments. He was willing to support me in trying acupuncture for accepting injections or surgery. The acupuncture has been working well for me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Burlington, CT – May 24, 2017
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I asked if he had looked at any of my MRI's. He said, Well I can pull it up right here. He told me I did have several hemangioma on my spine and even one on my kidney. I didn't have any on my spine on my last MRI. I Asked him about the anomaly near my spine, he said he didn't see that and however said that was wrong. Then he proceeded to push really hard in the area were my make believe anomaly was. I told him he was really hurting me. I was in pain for 3 days after. Very poor Doctor.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Rosemarie in Hartford, CT – May 17, 2017
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Outstanding diagnostician. I suffered from severe myofacial pain in the thoracic area of the back. A year of treatments (massage, PT, spine blocks, cortisone shots, spinal manipulation) produced no relief. A month of neurofunctional accupuncture treatments and excellent "active" physical therapy at UCONN (with great coordination between Dr. Walker and an excellent physical therapist) resulted in the complete elimination of pain. An excellent physician; great coordinated care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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G. Justin in New Hartford, CT – Oct 11, 2016
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I went in for lower back pain. Dr. Walker gave me an injection for pain. During the process he inverted the needle for the medicine and him to stop because I felt something sharp like. He said it was the medicine and wouldn't stop. They put me in a chair I was violently shaking and was in so much pain I couldn't walk. The nurse that was there told me and my husband to go straight to the emergency room. We went my belly blew up and they had to catheterize me. Now I have a pacemaker for my bladder
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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New Britain, CT – Mar 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Joseph Walker is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He practices primarily in the Comprehensive Spine Center at the New England Musculoskeletal Institute....read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

  • Spine Physiatry

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

  • Harvard University, Spaulding Rehabilitation

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Office5 Munson Rd Farmington, CT 06032
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UConn John Dempsey Hospital263 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06030
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    100 Farmington Ave
    Farmington, CT 06032
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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