LaTashia D. Walker, MD

Specialties:

Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group

Dr. LaTashia Walker is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to caring for women through every stage of life. She values building long-term relationships with patients and partnering with them to provide thoughtful, personalized care centered on honesty, communication and trust.

Dr. Walker earned her undergraduate degree with Honors in Community Health from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, before receiving her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. During medical school, Dr. Walker was recognized for her academic excellence, leadership and commitment to service as a member of the Aesculapians Honor Society and a recipient of the National Health Service Corps Scholarship. She completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.

Throughout her career, Dr. Walker has been committed to patient education, teaching and serving the community. She is a certified Centering in Pregnancy facilitator, has presented continuing medical education lectures on a range of women's health topics and has authored educational OB/GYN content for patients. She also speaks conversational Spanish and remains passionate about serving underserved communities through local volunteer work and international medical mission efforts.

Outside of Work Dr. Walker enjoys traveling, group exercise, dancing, community outreach and spending time smiling and laughing with family and friends.

Locations

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Languages:

Spanish

Areas of Interest

High-risk pregnancies (including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy), HPV and abnormal Pap smears, abnormal uterine bleeding, contraception counseling, vulvar disorders, menopause care

Education

2004
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI

Residency

2005
Emory Univ School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
2006
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL
2008
University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Professional Memberships

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) Member, American Medical Association Member