

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.
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.
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.
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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