About
Brenda Walkey, MD, DiplABLM, MSCP, brings twenty years of primary care experience to Personal Health MD. She earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2002 and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Tufts, where she served as Chief Medical Resident. That role shaped her commitment to pairing rigorous academic medicine with a personalized, interactive approach. She went on to join the faculty at Tufts Medical Center as Assistant Professor of Medicine.
Dr. Walkey holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She also carries the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential and has led a women's menopausal health retreat. Her earlier career included front-line primary care within the Boston VA Healthcare System, where she addressed complex medical and social conditions across a diverse patient population. She is deeply passionate about nutrition, fitness, healthy sleep, and sense of purpose as tools for longevity and performance. Curiosity drives every patient interaction she has.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Massachusetts Medical School, MD (2002)
Residency
Internal Medicine residency, Tufts (Chief Medical Resident)
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Walkey right for?
Dr. Walkey is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive, whole-person approach to internal medicine. Patients navigating menopause benefit from her Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential and focused expertise. She works well with patients who want nutrition, fitness, and sleep integrated into their care plan. Those managing chronic conditions alongside lifestyle goals find her rigorous yet personalized approach effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Walkey specializes in internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional and preventive care. She focuses on using nutrition, fitness, sleep, and sense of purpose as clinical tools. Her practice integrates academic rigor with a personalized, interactive approach to each patient.
Yes. Dr. Walkey holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She also carries the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential, which reflects her focused expertise in women's menopausal health.
Dr. Walkey earned her MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2002. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Tufts, where she served as Chief Medical Resident. She later joined the Tufts Medical Center faculty as Assistant Professor of Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Walkey holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential and has led a dedicated women's menopausal health retreat. She brings specialized knowledge to hormonal balancing and menopausal support within her broader internal medicine practice.
Dr. Walkey sees adult patients across a wide range of health concerns. Her background includes complex primary care at the Boston VA Healthcare System, where she treated diverse medical and social conditions. She is particularly effective with patients who want preventive strategies and lifestyle-based tools woven into their care.
Dr. Walkey pairs rigorous academic medicine with a personalized, interactive style. She treats curiosity as central to every patient interaction. Her approach draws on her training as Chief Medical Resident and her faculty experience at Tufts Medical Center.
Yes. After her residency, Dr. Walkey joined the Tufts Medical Center faculty as Assistant Professor of Medicine. She also spent time delivering front-line primary care at the Boston VA Healthcare System before joining Personal Health MD.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026