Remembering H. Kenneth Walker, MD

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of H. Kenneth Walker, MD, beloved professor of medicine and neurology in the Emory University School of Medicine, and professor of global health in the Rollins School of Public Health.

Walker’s connection to Emory ran deep. He earned his associate’s degree from Emory’s Oxford College, graduated from Emory College, and then earned his MD from Emory School of Medicine.

His 60-year career included an unrivaled dedication to Grady Memorial Hospital. His connection to Grady began in 1958 when he was a third-year medical student. He completed his residency training at Grady and remained there until 1965, only leaving to serve two years in the U.S. Air Force in southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Walker returned to Grady in 1967 and became a faculty member in 1970, where he eventually served as the assistant chief of the Emory medicine service at Grady. He was honored during last year’s Grady White Coat Gala for more than 40 years of service to the hospital.

Walker’s passing is a huge loss for the Emory community. He will be missed by all.

Click here to read more about Walker’s legacy and to make a memorial gift in his honor.