Practice Overview

Justin A. Walker, MD, is a board certified, fellowship trained Trauma and Adult Reconstruction surgeon. His special interests include non-operative and operative treatment of simple and complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, and acetabulum, as well as treatment of non-unions (fractures that fail to heal), malunions (fractures that heal in poor alignment), and osteomyelitis (bone infection). His interests also include joint replacement of the hip, knee, and shoulder.

Prior to joining TCO in February 2022, Dr. Walker worked as an orthopedic trauma surgeon in Reno, Nevada where he also served as faculty for the Reno Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship, helping train the next generation of orthopedic trauma surgeons. His wife, Ashley, is a nurse practitioner and Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. In his free time Dr. Walker enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children outdoors and at their many sporting events.

Clinical Interest

Foot and ankle care, including fractures and dislocations, jones fractures, and Achilles tendon ruptures

Elbow care, including fractures and dislocations

Fracture care, including clavicle fracture, humerus fracture, scapula fracture, elbow fracture, wrist/hand fracture, pelvis fracture, acetabulum fracture, hip fracture, femur fracture, tibia fracture, foot/ankle fracture, periprosthetic fracture, malunion, and nonunion

Hand and wrist care, including fracture care and carpal tunnel syndrome

Hip care, including fractures, dislocations, arthritis, total hip replacement, and total hip revision

Knee care, including fractures, dislocations, arthritis, total knee replacement, total knee revision, and quadriceps and patellar tendon ruptures

Pediatric care, including fractures of the pelvis, and upper and lower extremities

Shoulder care, including arthritis, fractures, and shoulder replacement

Education

Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship
Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship, Reno Orthopedic Clinic, Revo, Nevada

Residency
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Medical Degree
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

Crosstown Surgery Center
M Health Fairview Ridges
M Health Fairview Southdale
North Memorial Hospital

Professional Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Fellows’ Association, Member (2009 – 2014)
Minnesota Medical Association, Resident Member (2009 – 2014)
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Member (2009 – Present)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Resident Member (2009 – 2015)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Candidate Member (2015 – Present)
Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Candidate Member (2012 – Present)
Washoe County Medical Society, Active Member (2015 – Present)
Nevada Orthopaedic Society, Active Member (2015 – Present)

Achievements & Awards

James K. Howles, M.D. Memorial Scholarship (2006)
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Beta Louisiana Chapter Annual Scholarship (2008)
Synthes AO Basic Principles Resident Course Grant Recipient – Mayo Clinic (2010)
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Research Grant – Mayo Clinic (2010)
DePuy-Synthes AO Advanced Principles Resident Course Grant Recipient – Mayo Clinic (2014)

Appointments

Sergeant-at-Arms, President, Risk Manager, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Omega Colony/Chapter,
University of Pennsylvania (2002 – 2005)
Vice President of 21st Century Planning, Interfraternity Council, University of Pennsylvania (2004 – 2005)
Public Relations Chair, Camp Counselor, Camp Tiger, Louisiana State University School of Medicine (2005 – 2006)
Secretary, Founding Member, Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group, Louisiana State University School of Medicine (2005 – 2009)
Tour Guide, Office of Admissions, Louisiana State University School of Medicine (2006 – 2009)
Louisiana State Medical Society Liaison, American Medical Association, Louisiana State University School of Medicine (2006 – 2007)
Interviewer, Voting Committee Member, Admissions Committee, Louisiana State University School of Medicine (2008 – 2009)
President, Alpha Omega Alpha, Beta Louisiana Chapter, Louisiana State University School of Medicine 2008 – 2009
Education Chair, Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo Clinic (2010 – 2011)
Steering Committee Member, Young Investigators Research Symposium, Mayo Clinic (2010 – 2011)
Member, Renown Regional Medical Center OR Committee, (2017 – Present)
Alternate Medical Student Member, Louisiana State Medical Society Board of Governors (2006 – 2007)
Treasurer, Louisiana State Medical Society Medical Student Section (2007 – 2008)
Medical Student Member, Louisiana State Medical Society Board of Governors (2007 – 2008)

Sports Affiliations

Fillmore Central High School Football Team Physician – Harmony, Minnesota (2010)
Lanesboro High School Football Team Physician – Lanesboro, Minnesota (2010 – 2011)
Chatfield High School Football Team Physician – Chatfield, Minnesota (2012)

Staff

Morgan Faulkner, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant

Jane M.
Care Coordinator

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