Orthopaedics

Walter Virkus, M.D.

Vice Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Director, Orthopedic Trauma Service

Dr. Walter W. Virkus is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic trauma, hip and knee reconstructive surgery, and orthopedic oncology, serving as Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of the Orthopedic Trauma Service at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He treats a wide range of complex conditions including all fractures, nonunions, malunions, bone deformities, bone infections, leg length discrepancies, bone tumors, sarcomas,

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School (MD, 1993)
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (Orthopedic Surgery, 1998)
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery (Orthopedic Trauma, 1999)
Fellowship: Shands Hospital at University of Florida (Orthopedic Oncology, 2000)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Orthopaedic Trauma

Conditions & Treatments

Fracture FixationFracture CareOrthopaedic Trauma

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health University Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Virkus treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Virkus accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Walter Virkus's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 54 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Virkus practice?

Walter Virkus practices in Indianapolis, IN with hospital affiliations including IU Health Methodist Hospital and Indiana University Health University Hospital.

What does Dr. Virkus specialize in?

Walter Virkus is a board-certified orthopaedics specialist with focus areas in Orthopaedic Trauma.

How long has Dr. Virkus been practicing?

Walter Virkus has 33+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.

What is Dr. Virkus's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School (MD, 1993); Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (Orthopedic Surgery, 1998); Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery (Orthopedic Trauma, 1999).