Gay Walker, MD

  • Internal Medicine
Scripps Health internal medicine physician Gay Walker, MD
4.9 Learn more 207 Ratings
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Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas - Primary Care
477 N El Camino Real Ste 208A
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Treats adults
In-person visits only
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About

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Expertise

Internal Medicine

Biography

As an internal medicine physician, Gay Walker, MD, has a clinical interest in preventive medicine and women’s health. She believes that health and wellness is a collaborative effort between doctor and patient, maximized through prevention, healthy lifestyle choices and treatment of disease. For each patient she sees, her goal is to give them tools they need to enjoy all that life has to offer.


Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Walker stays active with cross-training, weight-training, Pilates, yoga, and both snow and water skiing. In addition she competes in dressage shows (English-saddle riding competitions), and enjoys reading and creative writing.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, 1990

Medical Education

University of California, San Diego, MD, 1987

Residencies

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Residency, Internal Medicine, 1990

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Publications

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