Dr. Walton studied earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1989. He completed his general surgery residency in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was first introduced to bariatric surgery. Inspired by its life-changing impact, Dr. Walton began performing bariatric procedures alongside his general surgery practice in Enid, Oklahoma. In 2006, he and Dr. Broussard founded the WeightWise Bariatric Program in Oklahoma City, which has since grown into one of the region’s premier practices, performing more than 9,500 successful surgeries. Over 5,000 of those surgeries Dr. Walton has performed as the primary surgeon. Dr. Walton is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and an active member of multiple professional societies.