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Dr. Walter Virkus, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Walter Virkus, MD
3.4 (9 Ratings)

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

About

Dr. Walter Virkus, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has 31 years experience. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1993 and completed a residency at Mt Sinai School Of Med|University Of Md Med Sys.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital. Dr. Virkus has experience treating conditions like Fibular Fracture and Tibial Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Virkus received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their 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.

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Fibular Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Tibial Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fibular Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Tibial Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Broken Arm
Clavicle Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Shoulder Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Somatic Nerve Block
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
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck 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 Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
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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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
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 Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
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
Osteotomy
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

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

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3.4
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
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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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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: Fibular Fracture and Tibial Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Walter Virkus, MD is affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN