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Dr. Walter James Durkin, MD

Oncology
54 years of experience
Halifax Health Medical Center PO Box 2830, Daytona Beach, FL 32120
(386) 254-4212

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

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.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Lac Usc Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - 1971

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Arabic

Location & Hours

Halifax Health Medical Center
PO Box 2830, Daytona Beach, FL 32120

Specialties Treated

Oncology

Conditions Addressed

Prostate Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Lung Cancer
Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Leukemia
Kidney Cancer

Procedures Performed

Chemotherapy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Florida Health Care Plans
Blue Shield of California
Volusia Health Network
Humana

Cancer 74
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
Orthopedics 114
Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
Children's Hospital 16
Urology 119
Psychiatry 65
Geriatrics 94
Rehabilitation 70
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36