Eric D. Walker, M.D. is originally from Idaho Falls. He was a multi-sport athlete and honor student at Idaho Falls High School. He attended Idaho State University and was a quarterback on the football team for two years. He then transferred to Brigham Young University, where he completed his undergraduate education, graduating cum laude with a B.S. degree in Zoology. While at BYU, he also pitched on the baseball team and was a defensive back for one year on the football team.

Dr. Walker then attended medical school, at the University of Washington in Seattle. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. While at the Mayo Clinic, he was trained as an expert in the non-surgical management of musculoskeletal, and neurologic conditions. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.