Neurology
David Walk, MD
Adjunct Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine
David Walk, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty expertise in neuromuscular medicine, focusing primarily on motor neuron diseases and peripheral neuropathies. He treats conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, hereditary neuropathy, idiopathic peripheral neuropathy, polyneuropathy, primary lateral sclerosis, and small fiber neuropathy. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Walk serves adult patients, including those with complex, prog
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neuromuscular Medicine (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Clinical Neurophysiology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School — MD, 1984
- University of Chicago — Residency, Neurology, 1989
- Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center — Fellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine/Clinical Neurophysiology, 1990
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine — Top Doctor
2013, 2020 (2 years)
- Minnesota Monthly — Top Doctor
2016, 2019, 2022, 2024 (4 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor (2019)
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor (Since 2014)
Leadership Roles
- Professor and Neuromuscular Medicine Division Director, University of Minnesota Medical School
- Adjunct Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine (Northwestern University)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Utah Hospital
- University of Minnesota Medical Center
- University of Minnesota Physicians
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice