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Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Morganton, NC.
Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 72
Morganton, NC
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Morganton, NC.

About Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD

Dr. Walker Jr graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Morganton, NC and has 26 years experience. Dr. Walker Jr currently practices at EmergeOrtho and is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center and Mission Hospital McDowell. Dr. Walker Jr has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Walker Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Walker Jr is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Limb Pain
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Limb Pain
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Bunion Surgery
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Arthroscopy
Tibial Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Fibular Fracture
Foot Infection
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Morton's Neuroma
Bunion
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Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Plantar Fasciitis
Foot Fracture
Heel Spur
Hammer Toe
Osteoarthritis
Femur Fracture
Ankle, Foot, or Toe Amputation
Hip Fracture
Foot Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteopenia
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Radiculopathy
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunionette
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Charcot Disease
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Clavicle Fracture
Clubfoot
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Ankle Fusion
Ankle Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Bunionette Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Ligament Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Open Access Plus
  • Blue Value PPO
    BlueOptions PPO
    Blue Home with Novant Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Network L
  • Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO

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Dec 10, 2025
Dr Earl Walker Jr is a great orthopedic surgeon. He's compassionate & he takes time to explain things to his patients. I recommend! 10 out of 10!
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Walker Jr's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Walker Jr's profile.

Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center and Mission Hospital McDowell.

Yes, Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Earl Walker Jr, MD Practices

  • Rutherford Regional Medical Center

    288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC

  • Caldwell Memorial Hospital

    321 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC

  • Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge

    2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC

  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, Hickory, NC

  • Mission Hospital McDowell

    430 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC

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