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Dr. Joel Virkler, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Dr. Joel Virkler, DO
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Dr. Joel Virkler, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lafayette, IN.
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Dr. Joel Virkler, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Lafayette, IN
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Dr. Joel Virkler, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lafayette, IN.

About

Dr. Virkler graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009 and completed a residency at Botsford General Hospital.Dr. Joel Virkler, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lafayette, IN and has 15 years experience. Dr. Virkler currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Franciscan Health Lafayette East, Franciscan Health Rensselaer and Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital. Dr. Virkler has experience treating conditions like Bursitis, Hip Tendinitis and Iliotibial Band Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Virkler received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Virkler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Virkler is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bursitis
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Bursitis
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Bursitis
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Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Piriformis Syndrome
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Female Sports Injuries
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Arthritis
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Orthopedic Sports Injuries
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Pediatric Sports Injuries
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries of the Foot
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint Replacement, Cementless
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach to the Hip
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Failed Total Joint Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Total Joint Replacement and Revision
Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement Revision
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthSync Options POS
    HealthSync PPO IN POS
    HealthSync-IN HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
    Sagamore Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Unity Healthcare LLC
    1411 S Creasy Ln Ste 120, Lafayette, IN 47905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 447-4165
  2. 2 Franciscan Health Rensselear
    1104 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 447-4165
  3. 3 Unity Surgical Center
    1411 S Creasy Ln Ste 200, Lafayette, IN 47905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 446-5000
  4. 4 Northwest Surgery Center LLC
    8450 Northwest Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46278
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 802-2000

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4.9
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May 18, 2024
He is very easy to talk to. Answers all questions & comments. Would love referral for Greenwood area, or appointment Indianapolis office?
SAleksa — May 18, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Botsford General Hospital
    2010
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Botsford General Hospital
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.
    2015
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Virkler, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Virkler's profile.

Dr. Virkler frequently treats the following conditions: Bursitis, Hip Tendinitis and Iliotibial Band Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Virkler, DO is affiliated with Franciscan Health Lafayette East, Franciscan Health Rensselaer and Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joel Virkler, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Franciscan Health Lafayette East

    1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN

  • Franciscan Health Rensselaer

    1104 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN

  • Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital

    720 S 6th St, Monticello, IN