Nathan A. Walker

Nathan A. Walker, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Program Director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship at the UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He specializes in the interplay of sleep and neurodegenerative disorders, with a focus on Memory and Cognitive Disorders.

• Medical School: Saba University (2013)
• Internship: Berkshire Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 2014-2015)
• Residency: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Neurology, 2015-2018)
• Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Sleep Medicine, 2019-2020)
• Bachelor of Science: Elon University (Biology, 2000)

Dr. Walker emphasizes evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care, prioritizing comprehensive explanations and collaborative treatment planning. He is board-certified in Neurology and Psychiatry and Neurology-Neurology (2018). His clinical practice spans the UNC Hospitals Neurology Clinic and UNC Hospitals Neurology and Sleep Center.

Patient feedback highlights his thoroughness, empathy, and ability to include patients in decision-making, with a 4.7/5-star rating (102 reviews). He currently accepts new patients and is affiliated with UNC Health.