Summary

Dr. Durkin focuses his care on helping his patients make informed decisions about their own care plan. "I present options or avenues patients can travel down for care," said Durkin. "I give them information on treatments and consequences and let them decide."

Dr. Durkin is certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. He has a special interest in following literature on Alzheimer's disease and also likes new science.

Dr. Durkin's biggest reward as a physician is when he sees treatments succeed. "I enjoy seeing a patient with a terminal disease get better and go on to lead a life of fulfillment."

Dr. Durkin and his wife live in Ormond Beach. They have two adult sons and one adult daughter who live out of the area. Dr. Durkin has a broad range of pastimes and interests. He is into computers, rides a Honda Valkyarie motorcycle, likes reading mysteries and thrillers and also appreciates watching good movies.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 55 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Arabic
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Walter James Durkin has 3 locations

Halifax Health Medical Center

PO Box 2830Daytona Beach, FL 32120

Medical Oncology Physicians

401 Palmetto StNew Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach

303 N Clyde Morris BlvdDaytona Beach, FL 32114

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Speaks Spanish, Arabic Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, French
Daytona Beach , FLPalm Coast , FLPalm Coast , FLOrange City , FL
Med School: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter James Durkin

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Florida Health Care Plans
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Volusia Health Network
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Walter James Durkin has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walter James Durkin has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1971

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What languages does Dr. Walter Durkin speak?
Dr. Walter Durkin speaks Spanish and Arabic.
Which hospitals is Dr. Walter Durkin affiliated with?
Dr. Walter Durkin is affiliated with Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach.
Where is Dr. Walter Durkin's office located?
Dr. Walter Durkin's office is located at PO Box 2830, Daytona Beach, FL, 32120.

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