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Dr. Joseph Walker, MD

Dr. Joseph Walker, MD

Pain Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Walker, MD is a pain medicine physician in Farmington, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with UConn John Dempsey Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

5 Munson Rd Farmington, CT 06032

Make an Appointment

(860) 679-6600

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Walker specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Walker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walker

3.3

16 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
50%
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4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sandra S – Mar 29, 2024
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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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Anne Blake – Nov 19, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Loretta – Apr 28, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 04, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Burlington, CT – May 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
4 people found this helpful
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Rosemarie in Hartford, CT – May 17, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
G. Justin in New Hartford, CT – Oct 11, 2016
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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
15 people found this helpful
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New Britain, CT – Mar 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Joseph Walker is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He practices primarily in the Comprehensive Spine Center at the New England Musculoskeletal Institute....read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

  • Spine Physiatry

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

  • Harvard University, Spaulding Rehabilitation

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Office5 Munson Rd Farmington, CT 06032
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UConn John Dempsey Hospital263 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06030
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    100 Farmington Ave
    Farmington, CT 06032
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher 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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