Dr. Richard Walker, MD
Dr. Richard Walker, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in La Jolla, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is not accepting new patients.
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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Richard Walker, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in total joint replacement for the hip and knee. In addition, he has interests in hip and knee arthritis, minimally invasive surgery for total hip and knee replacement, and computer-assisted...read morebiography
Richard Walker, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in total joint replacement for the hip and knee. In addition, he has interests in hip and knee arthritis, minimally invasive surgery for total hip and knee replacement, and computer-assisted...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center|ucla Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1978
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Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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