Summary

Dr. John Durkan treats hand fractures, arthralgia, and wrist fractures, and performs physical therapy, strength training, and outpatient rehabilitation. He has practiced orthopedic surgery for 47 years and is affiliated with Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Durkan earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center. He sees patients in Hood River, Oregon, and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Durkan 4.73 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 47 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St. Marys Hospital Medical Center
  • 25 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

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John Alexander Durkan, MDDr. Caitlin Kelsey Mccarthy, MDDr. Russell Murat Smith, MDDr. Robert Allen Staver, MD
Orthopedic SurgerySurgerySurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
5 
4.8 
5 
47 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Hood River , ORThe Dalles , ORWhite Salmon , WAThe Dalles , OR
Med School: Boston University School of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Alexander Durkan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna PROV Employee POS
  • Age Right (Marquis Advantage)
  • BCBS Federal
  • Champ VA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • First Choice Health Network
  • Medicaid OR Plus Open Card
  • Medicare A&B
  • Moda Connexus Network
  • Providence ElderPlace PACE
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage
  • Regence BCBS EPO - Out of State
  • Regence BCBS PAR
  • Regence BCBS PPO
  • Regence BCBS PPP
  • Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage
  • Tricare for Life
  • Tricare Prime
  • Tricare Select
  • Tricare US Family Health Plan
  • Tricare West
  • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Plus
  • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
  • United Healthcare Complete Care HMO
  • United Healthcare Med Advantage HMO
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO Network
  • United Healthcare POS
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • United Healthcare Surest

Medical Specialties

John Alexander Durkan has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

John Alexander Durkan has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • General Surgeon
  • Herniated Disc
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

John Alexander Durkan holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St. Marys Hospital Medical Center in 1986 and Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Francisco in 1981.

Internship

Completed their internship at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in 1986.

Medical School

Graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1979 and Boston University Office of the Registrar in 1979.

NPI Number

John Alexander Durkan's NPI number is 1679505481.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does John Durkan accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that John Durkan accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is John Durkan affiliated with?
John Durkan is affiliated with Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.
What languages does John Durkan speak?
John Durkan speaks English.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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