Dr. Wendy Walker has assisted and encouraged me to improve my health. I’ve lost considerable weight and my labs and numbers continue to improve. I feel much better now than I did before I started seeing her several years ago. She has helped me through challenging times. My A1C numbers are now near normal. She shows compassion and care of me, my husband and her other patients. Dr. Walker… See more
Wendy Walker, MD
Petoskey, MI 49770 Get Directions
Annual Membership Fee
My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
I have always been a global thinker when it comes to healthcare. Not only have I been a full-time family physician for over 20 years, I have also served as Chair for a Hospital Board, a Director for a Health Insurance Board and a Director for two Physician Organization Boards. When I went to medical school, I thought that perhaps I wanted to be a Cardiologist. However, I found out that I loved problem-solving and how all the ‘pieces’ of medicine fit together. By taking care of up to five generations in one family, I have developed lasting relationships with my patients and have learned that ‘medicine’ is a small part of overall health. I am excited to offer personalized health care in my new MDVIP-affiliated practice located in Northern Michigan. Similar to concierge medicine practices, I also offer conveniences like same- or next-day appointments that start on time. I look forward to not only improving treatment for current illnesses, but also better preventing disease. I heard it said once that a “good doctor knows what medicines to put a patient on, but a great doctor knows how to get a patient off them”. By using MDVIP’s model of care and through counseling using the annual wellness exam, I am able to be that doctor and help people achieve their healthcare goals.
Dr. Walker's Credentials
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center
Midland, MI
Family Medicine 1995-1996
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center
Midland, MI
1993-1994
Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine-Upper Peninsula Campus
East Lansing, MI
Doctorate of Medicine 1993
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science, Biology 1988
#1 Doctor with the Best Bedside Manner, Red Hot Best of Northern Michigan, Traverse Magazine 2011
Gold Gavel Award, The Governance Institute 2009
- Quality Committee 2012-present
- Board of Directors 2011-present
Clinical Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine 2011-present
Board of Directors Appointed, Answer Health Physician Organization 2017
Michigan State Medical Society
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Walker
My husband recently had a procedure at Petoskey McLaren. At the time we were packing to get away for a while. Dr. Walker was nice enough to call my husband with the results about an hour after we returned home from the hospital so we could then continue on with our plans. We are so happy to have Dr. Walker as our doctor. We went to her long before she joined MDVIP. She is one of those special… See more
Dr. Wendy Walker has been my personal family practitioner for 25 years now. She has seen me through birth of two daughters, which she delivered. She has cared for my two daughters through out their life time and continues to support them through the MDVIP program. She help to discover that my oldest daughter was on the Spectrum. She helped to discover my other daughters other illnesses that… See more
Dr. Walker has been my primary care doctor for about 20 years. When she decided to become a concierge doctor, I didn't think twice about staying with her. Dr. Walker is not only an incredible advocate for my health, she is one of the most calming and kindest people I know. There has never once been an appointment where I felt like she was in a hurry or I needed to rush. She is an avid… See more
After being misdiagnosed with a back condition in a California hospital, I returned home to Harbor Springs, MI and Dr. Wendy Walker wasted no time in re-running a battery of lab tests including an MRI --- and in doing so identified a very serious bacterial infection in my spine. She intuitively knew something was just not right with the original diagnosis of sacroiliitis and wasted no time in… See more
It is comforting to know Dr. Walker is there 24/7 even when we are away for 4 months out of the year. Always spends time to talk and ask about how I am doing. I feel like I am having a conversation with a close friend. The annual physical is the most complete I have ever had. Hope she will be be my doctor always.
Just received Dr Walker’s call reassuring us she will be available if we need her during this virus issue. We cannot tell you how comforting it is to hear from her and be able to count on her during this crisis and also on a daily basis ! Dr Walker has been there for both my husband and myself as different issues arise! She is also right there to encourage us to live the healthiest life… See more
I am NOT melodramatic, nor do I embellish. I am living proof of the knowledge and professionalism of Dr Wendy Walker.
She not only saved my life once but has done so twice.
The first time, she listened as I nonchalantly mentioned some symptoms I was experiencing that involved cysts that I had a past history of. Without going into details, Dr Walker listened and intuitively she… See more
My husband and I travel to Arizona every winter and inevitably I need to see a doctor at least once throughout the winter season. This year I needed a hip replacement and Dr. Walker contacted a local MDVIP dr., obtained a recommendation for an orthopedic surgeon, and also arranged for the MDVIP dr. to perform my pre-surgery physical. Dr. Walker goes above and beyond with both myself and my… See more
We chose Wendy Walker for our Primary Care doctor when our daughter turned 20 and was too old for a pediatrician over 20 years ago. Wendy had just come to serve in rural Petoskey as a young doctor. Her followers grew to a very large number as she was sought after as the best primary care doctor in Petoskey. She became President of Northern Michigan Hospital, is part owner of Little Traverse… See more