About the Physician

Vanessa Walker, DO joined PMA in 2014 after finishing her Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Walker is a Folsom native and is pleased to be able to return to the area to provide care in her home community. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and son.

Education

Fellow - Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 7/2011-06/2014
Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina

Master of Management in Clinical Informatics, 8/2012-9/2013
Duke University- The Fuqua School of Business
Durham, North Carolina

Chief Resident - Internal Medicine, 7/2010-6/2011
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Reno, Nevada

Resident - Internal Medicine, 7/2007-6/2010
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Reno, Nevada

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 8/2003-5/2007
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Kansas City, Missouri

Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology, 8/1999- 5/2003
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee

Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Diplomate, Subspecialty Board of Pulmonary Medicine
Diplomate, Subspecialty Board of Critical Care Medicine

Leadership

2000- Current
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society, Sacramento, CA
Chair of Advisory Committee for Advanced Care Planning Program

2000- Current
Sutter Health, Sacramento, CA
Physician Chair System Critical Care-Continuous Improvement Committee

2000- Current
Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Roseville, CA
Member at Large-Medical Executive Committee

2000- Current
Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Roseville, CA
Chair of Physician Wellness Committee

2019- Current
Sutter Health
Medical Director Sutter Health eICU Valley Area

2018- Current
San Joaquin Valley College, Rancho Cordova, CA
Medical Director for Respiratory Therapy Program

2018- Current
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society, Sacramento, CA
Board of Directors

2017- Current
Sutter Independent Physicians, Sacramento, CA
Co-Medical Director of Service Excellence

2017- Current
Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Roseville, CA
Chair of Bioethics Committee

Professional Associations

Sierra-Sacramento Valley Medical Society
California Medical Association
American Medical Association

Awards

2011-Elected as a Resident Member to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), Alpha Chapter, Nevada
2009-First Place in the University of Nevada School of Medicine Resident Research Day
2007-Member of Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Honor Fraternity
2003-American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry Certified Medical Technologist