Dr. John Walker, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Suite 500 Northgate Executive Center II
Seattle, Washington 98115
Medical Expertise of Dr. John Walker, MD
Dr. John C. Walker is a board-certified Seattle allergist providing care to patients for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions at Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center.
Dr. Walker’s clinical focus is on complex to control asthma, chronic sinusitis, and mastocytosis.
Patient Education Resources
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, is a treatment that can help to reduce the severity of allergic reactions by gradually exposing the body to increasing amounts of the allergen over time. Th...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
Education & Training
Dr. Walker enlisted in the U.S. Army when he was 17 years old. During his eight years of enlisted service in the Army, he developed his interest in medicine when he cross-trained as a medic for his unit. He obtained a B.A. in zoology while still serving and attending the Uniformed Service University of the Health Sciences. Then Dr. Walker trained as a pediatrician and spent five years at Ft. Wainwright, AK as a general pediatrician. After completing his fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology in Denver, CO, at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Dr. Walker was assigned to Ft. Knox, KY, and then to Ft. Lewis, WA. He has received numerous military awards and decorations and has held numerous administrative, clinical, and teaching positions.
- Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
- Pediatric Internship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC
- Pediatric Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Allergy & Immunology Fellowship: Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Denver, CO
Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center
Allergies, asthma, and immune diseases can have a drastic effect on an individual’s quality of life. As the largest asthma and allergy practice in Washington state, we are dedicated to providing solutions that improve the quality of life for infants, children, and adults affected by allergy (environmental, food, medication, and insect stings), asthma, sinus disease, eczema, hives, and immune system disorders. For decades, we have been dedicated to providing individually-focused care from a team of award-winning Board certified/eligible physicians and highly trained, compassionate support staff.
We are committed to listen carefully and treat each patient with kindness, respect, and courtesy. We apply our specialized knowledge to deliver patient-centered, cost-effective care with compassion and integrity.