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Biography
Since 2012, Dr. Walter Virkus has served as the director of orthopedic trauma for IU Health Physicians. Prior to joining IU Health Physicians, Dr. Virkus worked in Chicago as a member of the orthopedic department at Rush University Medical Center.
During that time, he also served as an associate professor of orthopedic surgery and chairman of orthopedics at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, formerly Cook County Hospital.
Insurance
Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.
American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management (I-SNP Only)
Cigna
Community Health Alliance
Community Health System
Coventry/First Health
Deaconess OneCare
Lutheran Preferred
MultiPlan/PHCS
NaphCare
Sagamore Health Network
Select Health Network
SIHO
Suburban Health Organization
Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.
Locations
Specialties & Details
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions & Treatments:
All Fractures, Nonunions, Malunions, Deformities, Bone Infections, Leg Length Discrepancy, Bone Tumors, Sarcomas, Soft Tissue Tumors, Hip Dysplasia, Hip Impingement, Traumatized Limb, Hip Pain, Hip Replacement
Education
School of Medicine:
New Jersey Medical School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Internship:
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY
Fellowship:
Shock Trauma Center Hospital for Special Surgery, University Of Florida
Hospitals & Affiliations
Hospital Privileges:
IU Health Methodist/IU Health University, IU Health North, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, IU Health Saxony, IU Health West
Physician Group:
IU Health Medical Group
Research
Research Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
Clinical Trials
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