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Joel Virkler, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lafayette, IN, Franciscan Health Rensselear

JoelAndrewVirklerDO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Lafayette, IN

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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Education & Training

  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2009
  • Purdue University System
    Purdue University SystemB.S., Biomedical Engineering, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State License 2015 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State License 2021 - 2022
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State License 2014 - 2016
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State License 2009 - 2014
  • AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alvin Yarrows Research Award 2014
  • 1st place Alvin Yarrows Research Award, "Comparision of Fixation Methods for Lateral Humeral Condyle Fractures in Children" Botsford Hospital, 2013
  • 3rd place, "Comparision of Fixation Methods for Lateral Humeral Condyle Fractures in Children" American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

Abstracts/Posters

  • Primary Articulating Antibiotic Cement Spacer for Treatment of MRSA Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis after Knee Arthroscopy: A Case Report
    Virkler, J.A. and Finch, J.C., International Congress of Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), 1/16/2014

Lectures

  • Comparision of Fixation Methods for Lateral Humeral Condyle Fractures in Children 
    1/1/2013
  • PRP Review: Current Orthopaedic Applications and Clinical Results 
    1/1/2012

Press Mentions

  • Surgeon Says Same-Day Hip Replacement Offers Fast Recovery and Less Pain
    Surgeon Says Same-Day Hip Replacement Offers Fast Recovery and Less PainFebruary 20th, 2016

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Joel Virkler, Dr. Joel Virkler, DO, Dr. J Virkler, Dr. Joel Andrew Virkler