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Dr. Walter Virkus, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Walter Virkus, MD
3.6 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Walter Virkus, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Walter Virkus, MD
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Dr. Walter Virkus, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Walter Virkus, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN.

About

Dr. Virkus graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1993 and completed a residency at Mt Sinai School Of Med|University Of Md Med Sys.Dr. Walter Virkus, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has 31 years experience. Dr. Virkus currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Indiana University Health North Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health West Hospital, IU Health Bloomington Hospital, Hancock Regional Hospital, Hendricks Regional Health, Community Hospital East, Reid Health, Columbus Regional Hospital, Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Parkview Whitley Hospital and Sullivan County Community Hospital. Dr. Virkus has experience treating conditions like Ankle Fracture and Pelvic Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Virkus received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Virkus' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Virkus also speaks Spanish. Dr. Virkus is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ankle Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ankle Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spina Bifida
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tenotomy
Arm Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
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 Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee Osteotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nonunion Surgery
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Osteotomy
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze Blue Access Plus w/HSA-IN PPO
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-IN
    Lumenos Plans-IN
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO
    Balanced Blue Access-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO
    Blue Traditional-IN
    Blue Preferred Plus-IN POS
    Franciscan Alliance Tiered-IN
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Blue Preferred-IN HMO
    Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    HealthSync (Select Network)-IN
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Healthy Indiana Plan PPO
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO
    Blue Preferred --IN POS
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Platinum Blue Access-IN PPO
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    HealthSync Options-IN POS
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Blue Access-IN
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Blue Preferred --IN HMO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Sagamore Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Indiana University Hospital
    1801 Senate Blvd Ste 535, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  2. 2 IU Health Methodist Hospital
    1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  3. 3 Office
    250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219

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3.6
Based on 10 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mt Sinai School Of Med|University Of Md Med Sys
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital for Special Surgery|Shock Trauma Center|University of Florida, Gainesville
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Virkus, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Virkus' profile.

Dr. Virkus frequently treats the following conditions: Ankle Fracture and Pelvic Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Walter Virkus, MD is affiliated with Indiana University Health North Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health West Hospital, IU Health Bloomington Hospital, Hancock Regional Hospital, Hendricks Regional Health, Community Hospital East, Reid Health, Columbus Regional Hospital, Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Parkview Whitley Hospital and Sullivan County Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Walter Virkus, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Indiana University Health North Hospital

    11700 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN

  • IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN

  • IU Health West Hospital

    1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN

  • IU Health Bloomington Hospital

    2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN

  • Hancock Regional Hospital

    801 N State St, Greenfield, IN

  • Hendricks Regional Health

    1000 E Main St, Danville, IN

  • Community Hospital East

    1500 N Ritter Ave, Indianapolis, IN

  • Reid Health

    1100 Reid Pkwy, Richmond, IN

  • Columbus Regional Hospital

    2400 17th St, Columbus, IN

  • Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

    2401 W University Ave, Muncie, IN

  • Parkview Whitley Hospital

    1260 E State Road 205, Columbia City, IN

  • Sullivan County Community Hospital

    2200 N Section St, Sullivan, IN