Dr. Craig Walker
Interventional Cardiologist
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Dr. Craig Walker is an interventional cardiologist practicing at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South.
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Episode # 45 • 28 Jul 2026
Optimizing Interventional Cardiology Practice Efficiency
What separates a good medical practice from one that consistently delivers exceptional patient care and retains dedicated team members? On this episode of BackTable Cardiology, Dr. Ankit Patel explores this with Dr. Craig Walker of Cardiovascular Institute of the South. Dr. Walker shares how his journey from rural Louisiana to Harvard shaped his approach to building a mission-driven, patient-centered cardiology practice. He discusses the impact of early lifesaving experiences, the value of compassionate communication, and how a clear mission has guided the practice’s growth and lasting impact.
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About
Dr. Craig Michael Walker is a native of Bourg, Louisiana. He attended Nicholls State University on academic scholarship and completed a four-year pre-medical curriculum in two years. He was also awarded the Pre-medicine Award. He subsequently attended LSU Medical School in New Orleans, earning his doctorate in medicine in 1977. Dr. Walker completed a three-year internal medicine residency where he served as chief medical resident. He completed a cardiology fellowship at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, where he was one of the first interventional fellows in the U.S. Dr. Walker subsequently performed a research fellowship at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Walker is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Cardiovascular Interventionists, the International College of Angiology, the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, the American College of Chest Physicians and the Council on Clinical Cardiology.
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