SLUCare Physician Group
Walker Shavez, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Walker Shavez is a nurse practitioner specializing in neuro critical care. He provides expert care for adults facing serious neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, intracranial hemorrhage, and seizure disorders.
Walker is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients during some of the most critical moments of their lives. His clinical interests include critical care management, early mobility in the ICU, and the treatment of seizure disorders. He works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives safe, individualized care that supports recovery and long-term outcomes.
Walker serves in the Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He holds certification as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (ACNPC-AG) and is a member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Walker is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients during some of the most critical moments of their lives. His clinical interests include critical care management, early mobility in the ICU, and the treatment of seizure disorders. He works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives safe, individualized care that supports recovery and long-term outcomes.
Walker serves in the Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He holds certification as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (ACNPC-AG) and is a member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
About Me
Specialties
Nurse Practitioner
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Gender
Male
Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2020
University of South Alabama
Master of Science in Nursing, 2025
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Certifications
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Medical Interests
Ischemic stroke
Acute reversal of major strokes
Acute stroke thrombectomy
Traumatic brain injury
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Seizures
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