Lee Health has selected experienced healthcare executive leader Duke Walker to serve as the new vice president of operations for musculoskeletal medicine throughout the health system.
Walker joins Lee Health from Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, where he served as the interim chief operating officer. Previously, Walker was the vice president of operations at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. He also served as the director of rehabilitation, spine and orthopedic services at HCA/Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee.
Walker earned a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Healthcare Management from King University, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas, and a Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Central Arkansas. He is also board certified in healthcare management as a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Walker started his career as a physical therapist before transitioning into health system leadership.
