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Dr. Robert Walker, MD

Dr. Robert Walker, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Walker, MD is a general surgeon in Decatur, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1405 7th St SE Decatur, AL 35601

Make an Appointment

(256) 355-6414

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Walker specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Walker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walker

4.3

17 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
18%
18%

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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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Darrell Hardin – Dec 29, 2019
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Scott in Decatur, AL – Dec 14, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Decatur, Al – Oct 31, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Giddings, TX – Jun 13, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Florence Stiglitz in Decatur AL – Mar 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Norm in Decatur, Alabama – Mar 01, 2017
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alan in Decatur, AL – Oct 11, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alyce in Decatur, AL – May 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Walker, MD is a general surgeon in Decatur, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Internship Hospital

  • Harding University

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Surgical Associates of N. Alabama1405 7th St SE Decatur, AL 35601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE
    Decatur, AL 35601

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower 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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