Occupational Medicine in Christchurch
At Occumed Limited, Dr. Gerard Walker provides occupational medicine services in Christchurch, offering independent medical assessments, fitness-for-work evaluations, and injury management solutions for employers, insurers, and individuals.
About Dr Gerard Walker
Dr Gerard Walker is a highly experienced occupational medicine specialist with a comprehensive background in consulting, advisory roles, hospital medicine, and general practice.
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His expertise lies in independent occupational medical assessments, providing insurers, employers, and individuals with well-substantiated evaluations on diagnosis, causation, injury management, fitness for work, treatment, rehabilitation, and prognosis. He has extensive experience in managing work-related gradual process claims, conducting complex fitness-for-work assessments, and advising on occupational and vocational rehabilitation.
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Dr Walker emphasises collaboration with treatment providers to foster constructive relationships, develop training materials, establish operational frameworks, and implement structured processes that enhance workplace health outcomes.
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Recognised for his strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality assessments, Dr Walker ensures clarity, accuracy, and reliability in every evaluation. With an in-depth understanding of New Zealand’s medico-legal landscape, he provides expert insights that support well-informed decision-making.
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