Dr. Carl Walker is a board-certified urologist and lead physician at the Center for Men’s Health in Encinitas, California. He’s committed to providing outstanding, comprehensive medical care for his patients and takes the time to explain the treatment options he recommends.

Hello, thank you for taking your time and visiting my biography page. I am Dr. Carl J. Walker, a Board Certified Urologist. I am excited about joining the team at Urology Center of Southern California, and providing comprehensive and compassionate care for my patients.

I was born and raised in Los Angeles and Orange County, attended college in Northern California, and returned to Southern California for medical school and residency.

My wife and I decided to relocate with our 3 young children to the mid-west. We enjoyed our time, but have desired to return to our California “roots” and our extended family. In my free time, I enjoy tennis, golf, cycling, traveling, church activities and spending time with my family.

ABOUT MY PRACTICE

What drew me to urology as a medical student was the balance of medical and surgical techniques used to treat patients of all ages. I enjoy utilizing minimally invasive techniques, including the Da Vinci robotic platform,  to treat benign and malignant conditions. I enjoy the challenge of treating patients of all ages, and have special interest in voiding dysfunction, including treatment of BPH and male and female incontinence.

Empowering my patients to be involved in their health and provide them with options for treatment is important to me. Over the past several years, I have dedicated many hours at health fairs and screenings, educational seminars and overseas mission trips in an attempt to educate and give back.

MY EDUCATION AND POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING

Medical School

University of California, San Diego

Surgical Internship

University of California, San Diego

Urology Residency

University of California, San Diego

 

POSITIONS

• 2008-2010 Surgery Department Chair, Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN

• 2004-2006 Surgery Department Chair, South Bend Clinic & Surgi-Center, South Bend, IN

• 2008-2014 Assistant Clinical Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine, South Bend

AWARDS

• Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship

• Laurence F. Greene Memorial Award of Meritorious Achievement, Urologic

Research

• Chairman’s Prize for Outstanding Achievement as a Resident in Urology

• 3rd Place, Miley B. Wesson/Proctor & Gamble Resident Essay Competition

• Kaiser Permanente Award for Excellence in Teaching

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Urological Association

• North Central Section of the American Urological Association

• American Association of Clinical Urologists

• Society of Laparo-endoscopic Surgeons

BOARD CERTIFICATION

• Diplomate of the American Board of Urology

LANGUAGES

• English & Spanish

PUBLICATIONS

• Brodsky, M.S., Allen, B.A., Walker, C.J., Casey, T.P., Luckett, C.R., and Henry, W.L.: “Amiodarone for maintenance of sinus rhythm after conversion of atrial fibrillation in the setting of a dilated left atrium.” Am J Cardiol 60 (7): 572-5, 1987

• Walker, C. J., Cilento, B. G., Kaplan, G. W.: “Clinical and Radiologic Findings in Schistosomiasis of the Bladder.” Urology 49 (6):  951-2, 1997.

• Walker, C. J., Broughall, M., Zupkas, P., Thompson, S. M., Stein, P. C., and Parsons, C. L.:  “Evidence for a regulatory role of the nucus GAG Layer on cellular versus paracellular permeability.”  J Appl Physiol (submitted)

• Parsons, C.L. and Walker, C.J.: “Cystoscopic changes in interstitial cystitis.” Urology 28 (2): 289-90, 1996

• Walker, C.J., Niku, S.D., Bidair, M. and Schmidt, J.D.: “Ogilvie’s syndrome after distal ureterectomy: Diagnosis and treatment.” Contemp Surg 49 (3): 148-51, 1996