Mark Walker, OD

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Dr. Walker is highly trained in ocular disease management and treatment in glaucoma, diabetic retinal evaluations, macular degeneration, cataract evaluation, corneal disease, pediatrics, pre and post-operative care with LASIK and cataract surgery, and optic nerve disorders.

Besides practicing at the highest level of medical optometry, Dr. Walker enjoys seeing patients for Routine Eye examinations to update glasses, contact lenses, and perform thorough exams on school age children.

Education/Certifications

Dr. Mark Walker, Jr, is a native of the Michiana Area and graduated locally from John Adams High School. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biology & Chemistry at IU Bloomington and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from IU School of Optometry. Dr. Walker did one of his medical externships at Boling Vision Center in 2008.

Community/Professional Engagement

Dr. Walker is a volunteer for the Kindness to Prevent Blindness (KTPB) mobile unit. In collaboration with the Elkhart Education Foundation, the KTPB eye care mobile unit was designed with the goal to provide free vision screenings, exams, and glasses to all 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade students in Elkhart and St. Joseph County Schools—as is required by the Indiana Department of Education. This nonprofit initiative, funded by tax-deductible donations and in-kind community support, is focused on ensuring school children have the vision care they need to be successful in school.

Interesting Fact

My wife, Dr Nancy Walker, is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and I couldn’t be more proud of her. We have a young son, Mark Walker III, that has changed our lives and we are enjoying every day with him. We absolutely love to travel and enjoy life on the lake. Working over ten years at Boling Vision Center has truly been a pleasure and I have built very important relationships with my patients.  

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I sincerely enjoy helping people with their visual needs on a daily basis. A quality patient-doctor relationship is very important to me. I want patients to enjoy their experience and feel they are receiving very thorough & efficient comprehensive eye exams.

Office

Dr. Walker sees patients in the Elkhart Office.