With over 16 years of experience as a practicing gastroenterologist, Dr. John J. Walker has helped countless patients overcome issues concerning the health, structure, function and pathology of the digestive system. During this time, he has developed an astute and comprehensive understanding of the mechanics behind effective weight loss and control.

Dr. Walker knows firsthand the difficulties associated with weight management, as he struggled with his own weight during his teen years and young adulthood. After experiencing personal success with low-carb dieting, he prescribed a low-carb lifestyle to patients who had various digestive and liver disorders. The positive results that followed were instrumental in his developing the Walker Diet.

Currently on the staff of High Point Regional Health System in High Point, North Carolina, Dr. Walker specializes in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Internal Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty: Gastroenterology.

Dr. Walker is also a member of a number of prestigious associations including the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology. Several of his articles have been published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology and Gastroenterology. Dr. Walker has three times been named by his peers as one of “The Best Doctors in America.”