John A. Durkan, M.D.

John A. Durkan, M.D. - Orthopedic Surgeon

Located in Hood River, Oregon, USA, Dr. John A. Durkan is a highly experienced and skilled orthopedic surgeon. His extensive background in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery makes him a trusted expert in his field.

Education and Training

Dr. Durkan earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in 1979. He then completed his residency at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center and his internship at Kaiser Foundation Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Skills and Competencies

Dr. Durkan has a broad range of clinical interests and specializes in various areas of orthopedic surgery. His expertise includes:

• Ankle Injury and Joint Replacement
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury and Repair
• Arthroscopy
• Bone Grafting
• Braces
• Bursitis
• Clavicle Fracture
• Clawtoe
• Corns
• Correction of Bunion
• Cortisone Injection
• De Quervain Tendinitis
• Diabetic Ulcer
• Dupuytren Contracture
• Elbow Injury
• Epicondylitis
• Flatfoot
• Fracture
• Fusion of Joint
• Hammer Toe
• Hip Fracture
• Ingrowing Toenail
• Ingrown Nail
• Joint Dislocation
• Knee Arthroplasty
• Knee Injury
• Knee Pain
• Lateral Epicondylitis
• Medial Epicondylitis
• Meniscus Injury
• Neck Sprain
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteomyelitis
• Osteoporosis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rotator Cuff Injury and Repair
• Running Injury
• Shin Splints
• Shoulder Fracture
• Shoulder Injury
• Shoulder Sprain
• Sprain
• Tendon Repair Surgery
• Total Hip Replacement
• Total Hip Revision
• Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
• Trigger Finger
• Ultrasound Guided Bone Biopsy
• Virtual Care

Areas of Specialization

Dr. Durkan’s extensive experience in sports medicine is evident in his role as assistant team physician for the San Francisco 49ers and the U.S. Snowboarding team, including serving at the Nagano Olympics. He has performed thousands of joint replacement procedures and has a keen interest in a wide spectrum of orthopedics. Additionally, he has pioneered procedures for carpal tunnel diagnoses.

Patient Reviews

Dr. Durkan is highly praised by his patients for his excellent surgery results and thorough explanations of treatment options. His office staff is also commended for their professionalism and care.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Dr. Durkan’s specialty?
  Dr. Durkan is an orthopedic surgeon with a broad range of clinical interests, including sports medicine and joint replacement procedures.

• What is Dr. Durkan’s experience in sports medicine?
  Dr. Durkan has served as assistant team physician for the San Francisco 49ers and the U.S. Snowboarding team, including serving at the Nagano Olympics.

• What procedures has Dr. Durkan pioneered?
  Dr. Durkan has pioneered procedures for carpal tunnel diagnoses.

• What do patients say about Dr. Durkan’s care?
  Patients praise Dr. Durkan for his excellent surgery results and thorough explanations of treatment options. His office staff is also commended for their professionalism and care.