Dr Lea Walker outdoors

Dr. Lea Walker

Dr. Walker outdoors.

 

DVM, Diplomate ACVSMR
Board-Certified Specialist in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

 

Dr. Lea Walker was raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico where she was active in the endurance horse community. She received her bachelor’s degree in Equine Science at Colorado State University (2004) and subsequently received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine (2008).

After graduation, she completed a Sports Medicine and Imaging internship and residency at California Equine Orthopedics, where she was mentored by Drs. Mark Martinelli, (DACVS, DACVSMR), Norm Rantanen (ACVR), Barrie Grant (ACVS) and Tina Kemper (ACVIM).

Dr. Walker completed her residency and received her board certification in March 2021. Her primary focus is in advanced diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation of the equine athlete.

Dr. Walker works on a wide array of breeds and disciplines. Her time is primarily dedicated to performing in-depth lameness examinations and performing and interpreting advanced diagnostic imaging such as nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and digital radiography.

Dr. Walker is very familiar with all the advanced treatment options, including stem cells, IRAP, PRP, ProStride, and their various applications in sports medicine.

In her spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, riding trails on their 3 horses.

Dr Walker riding trails
Vet examining brown horse with stethoscope.