Dr. Melissa Ann Walker is a family medicine physician and the owner and founder of Carol Clinic for Family-Centered Healthcare in San Antonio, Texas. Carol Clinic is named for her late mother, Mrs. Carol Williams Walker. Dr. Walker’s mother suffered a stroke at the age of 53 and was hospitalized for greater than two years before her death. After her mother’s death, Dr. Walker’s initial desire to become a physician was reignited. She had previously placed her pursuit of medicine on hold to complete her graduate studies. After completing medical school and residency training, Dr. Walker returned to San Antonio to open the Carol Clinic. This name is also an acronym: C – Care, A– Attention, R– Respect, O– Oneness, and L – Loyalty. She believes these and so many other attributes were possessed by her mother. Dr. Walker strives to exemplify the same in the care of her patients.
Growing up in rural Louisiana, she saw firsthand the disparities in healthcare and the seeming lack of care shown by people of her community when it came to their health. Dr. Walker believes that the lack of education, not the lack of care, is the leading cause of her mother’s death and the poor outcomes of so many. She has made it her mission to provide education to not only her patients, but to the entire world. She travels both nationally and internationally providing care and education. Along with a team of twelve nurses, she journeyed with Destiny Ministries to Southern Africa and Botswana. While there, Dr. Walker and the nurses held medical clinics in the rural villages of Botswana. For her work, she received a personal note of recognition from the late Bishop Sarah Davis of the African American Episcopal Church. As an ambassador for the American Stroke Association’s Power to End Stroke campaign, Dr. Walker has traveled across the country doing talks on stroke prevention. She was the featured speaker for the San Antonio ASA’s concert featuring Kirk Franklin. Dr. Walker was also chosen to address the Congressional Black Caucus in Austin, Texas. For her work with the American Heart Association, she was the recipient of the J. Kent Trinkle Physician Volunteer of the Year. Specifically, for her work with the American Stroke Association, she was awarded the ASA’s Visionary Award. This award is given to an ambassador who has done the most to educate others and promote the cause of stroke prevention. Dr. Walker has appeared on Trinity Broadcasting Network’s (TBN)”Doctor to Doctor” show. Two of her segments on Colon Cancer and Diabetes brought many letters and emails from viewers across the Nation. She was also featured in San Antonio Medicine Magazine’s “A Day in the Life.”
Dr. Walker is the Founder of a caregivers’ conference called “Heal the Healer San Antonio.” This one-day symposium targets both formal and informal caregivers. This role Dr. Walker knows all too well; having been a caregiver for both her parents during their illnesses.
🌟 CCWP Call for Nominations – Deadline Extended! 🌟
We’re excited to announce that the deadline for nominations for the 2025 Council on Concerns of Women Physicians (CCWP) Awards has been extended to June 13, 2025!
Do you know an outstanding physician who exemplifies:
✅ Community Engagement
✅ Leadership
✅ Commitment to Women’s Health
Let’s honor the trailblazers who make a difference! Awardees will be celebrated during the CCWP Annual Muriel Petioni, MD Luncheon at the NMA Annual Scientific Assembly and Convention.
Nominate a deserving colleague today!
📅 New Deadline: June 13, 2025
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Upcoming NMA Webinar – June 11, 2025 | 8:00 PM EST
Confronting the Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Black Communities
Join the National Medical Association (NMA) for a powerful conversation featuring:
🩺 Virginia Caine, MD – 125th President of the NMA
🩺 Dial Hewlett Jr., MD, FACP, FIDSA
As vaccine misinformation grows—often fueled by federal leaders—our communities are at renewed risk for diseases like measles, whooping cough, and polio.
🔎 Learn how the NMA is leading the fight against misinformation, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and working to protect the health of Black communities.
💻 Register today: https://bitl.to/4a4F
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We’re having an incredible time here in Grenada at the NMA Region 1 & Region 6 meeting!
From our amazing NMA Past Presidents to dynamic speakers, there’s so much knowledge, passion, and energy in the room. The connections being made and the ideas being shared are truly inspiring!
Swipe through for some highlights – from engaging sessions to great conversations, this event is a testament to the strength of the NMA community.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this amazing experience!
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Register Today for the 88th Annual Convention of the Auxiliary to the NMA!
We are excited to announce the 88th Annual Convention of the Auxiliary to the National Medical Association (ANMA)—a premier gathering of healthcare professionals, advocates, and leaders dedicated to advancing health equity in African American communities.
This year, the ANMA will focus on impactful strategies to eliminate health disparities through education, mentorship, and service-driven initiatives. Expect insightful discussions, expert-led panels, networking opportunities, and actionable solutions to drive change in our communities.
Click here: https://anmanet.org/2025-convention/ for more information and to register.
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Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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