David Lippman

Dr. David Lippman is an Internal Medicine physician, Medical Director of ECHO Community Healthcare, and founder of Walqer, Inc., an Indiana-based medical device company focused on mobility and musculoskeletal health.

For more than 25 years, Dr. Lippman has cared for underserved populations while leading innovative programs in lifestyle medicine, chronic disease prevention, and community health. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and currently serves as Chair of Maintenance of Certification for the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

As founder of Walqer, Inc., he developed the patented Walqer X, a novel gait-augmentation device designed to improve stability, posture, and mobility while potentially reducing joint loading during walking. The company is currently pursuing clinical validation through university-based gait research and partnerships within the osteoarthritis and mobility communities.

Dr. Lippman is passionate about the intersection of healthcare, innovation, biomechanics, entrepreneurship, and healthy aging. His work focuses on helping people maintain independence, movement, and quality of life through evidence-based solutions.

Areas of Interest
MedTech
Orthopedics
Mobility Innovation
Digital Health
Lifestyle Medicine
Healthy Aging
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Entrepreneurship
Medical Devices
Community Health
Company Description

Walqer, Inc.

Walqer is developing patented mobility technologies designed to augment walking mechanics, improve stability, and support lifelong mobility. The company's first product, the Walqer X, combines biomechanical design and gait science to create a new category of walking assistance focused on mobility enhancement rather than disability alone.