Laura Walker

Laura Walker, MD, is a medical professional with extensive experience in hospice, palliative care, and home-based primary care. Currently serving as Medical Director at Carolina Caring House Calls since April 2020, Walker specializes in providing care for patients with serious illnesses in their home environment. Prior to this role, Walker held leadership positions as Chief Quality Officer and Medical Director at OptiMed Hospitalists PLLC and Chief Medical Officer at Piedmont HealthCare and Piedmont Community Health Collaborative. With a medical career spanning over two decades, Walker has developed expertise in quality initiatives, clinical program development, and physician leadership, starting from a foundational role as a Family Physician at West River Regional Medical. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from The University of Lethbridge.