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Walter Virkus, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Health University Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Indianapolis, IN

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Vice Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery Director, Orthopedic Trauma Service, IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Overview of Dr. Virkus

Dr. Walter Virkus is an orthopedic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Indiana University Health University Hospital and IU Health Methodist Hospital. He received his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and has been in practice 24 years. Dr. Virkus accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 17 doctors at IU Health Methodist Hospital and one of 139 doctors at Indiana University Health University Hospital who specialize in Orthopaedic Surgery. He has more than 50 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1998
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 1993 - 1994
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2000 - 2014
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1998 - 1999
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Indianapolis Monthly Castle Connolly, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012
  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Walter Virkus to Head New Orthopedic Trauma Team at IU Health Featured
    Dr. Walter Virkus to Head New Orthopedic Trauma Team at IU Health FeaturedFebruary 12th, 2016
  • Dr. Brian Cole Uses an Adolescent Donor for Cartilage Restoration on Professional Wrestler
    Dr. Brian Cole Uses an Adolescent Donor for Cartilage Restoration on Professional WrestlerFebruary 13th, 2016
  • Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Physicians' Hip Research Recognized by AOSSM
    Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Physicians' Hip Research Recognized by AOSSMFebruary 12th, 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    Empire BCBS HMO
    Empire BCBS PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    MagnaCare PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment

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