Vanessa Walker, MD

Pulmonologist

Conditions Treated

Asbestosis Lung Cancer Pleural Effusions Pleural Plaques Pleuritis Rounded Atelectasis

Bio & Insurance Information

Dr. Vanessa Walker is a pulmonologist from Roseville, California. She has an overall medical experience of 10 years. She graduated in 2007 from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. Afterwards, she completed a residency program at the University of Nevada, Reno and a fellowship training at the Duke University Hospital. Dr. Walker is a board-certified specialist in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. She is a co-author of several published studies. Some of the areas she focused on are epidemiology of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus pneumonia, epidemiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia, opiates and the elderly. Dr. Walker is currently affiliated with the Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Vibra Hospital of Sacramento.


Insurance Accepted

AetnaCignaHealth Net


Education & Training

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Medical School

University of Nevada, Reno

Residency

Duke University Hospital

Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Medical License

CA State Medical License 2014 - Present

Hospitals & Clinics

Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Languages: English/Spanish

(916) 781-1000

1 Medical Plaza Dr

Roseville, California 95661

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Vibra Hospital of Sacramento

Languages: English/Spanish

(916) 351-9151

330 Montrose Dr

Folsom, California 95630

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Publications

Dr. Vanessa Walker has contributed to 3 publications.

Epidemiology of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Pneumonia in Community Hospitals.

Lewis, S. S.,Walker, V. J.,Lee, M. S.,Chen, L.,Moehring, R. W.,Cox, C. E.,Sexton, D. J.,Anderson, D. J.; Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Nov 25.

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The epidemiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a network of community hospitals: a prospective multicenter study.

Suk Lee, M.,Walker, V.,Chen, L. F.,Sexton, D. J.,Anderson, D. J.; Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Jul.

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Opiates and elderly: use and side effects.

Chau DL, Walker V, Pai L, Cho LM; Clin Interv Aging. 2008.

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