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Janet Walker, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lexington, KY

Janet Lynn Walker MD

Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics


Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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  • 740 Rose StLexington, KY 40536

  • Phone+1 859-323-5533

  • Fax+1 859-268-5636

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Summary

  • Dr. Janet Walker, located in Lexington, KY, specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery with subspecialties in Orthopedic Trauma and Pediatric Orthopedics. She completed her medical degree at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1981, followed by an internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at UPMC Medical Education and University of South Florida Morsani, respectively. Her expertise includes pediatric orthopaedics, with an emphasis in lower limb deformity, lengthening and reconstruction, clubfeet and children with amputation. Dr. Walker has authored several publications in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics focusing on deformity correction and growth modulation in tibia vara and congenital limb deficiencies. She is a Fellow of the American Orthopaedic Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics. She is a past president of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society.

Education & Training

  • Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (Temple)
    Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (Temple)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018 - 2023
  • University of South Florida Morsani
    University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1982 - 1986
  • UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg)
    UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1981 - 1982
  • University of South Florida College of Medicine
    University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2016 - 2027
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2019 - 2023
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 1996 - 2023
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1996 - 2021
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1988 - 1992
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1987 - 1991
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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