About Us
Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic is the area’s premier Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center.
We pride ourselves on our long tradition of exceptional surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic care, and we are committed to serving the unique needs of each of our patients.
Our physicians use the latest technology and the most innovative surgical techniques to provide you with the highest quality care. We consider it a privilege that you have chosen our practice, and we look forward to caring for you.
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Our Physicians
The orthopaedic surgeons of Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic are medical doctors with extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes your bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves.
Our surgeons have up to 14 years of formal education and are certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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John Bauman,
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Daniel Daluga,
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Michael Highhouse,
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Michael Krauss,
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Mark Page,
Orthopaedic Surgeon -
Peter Torok,
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Joel Virkler,
Orthopaedic Surgeon -
Paul Rodenhouse,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Contact Us
Lafayette: 765.447.4165
Franciscan Health Rensselaer Hospital: 219.866.5141
Main Phone:Â 765.447.4165 or 800.VIP.BONE
Fax:Â 765.446.5348
Email:Â [email protected]
Billing Questions: 765.449.2732 or toll-free at 888.449.2732
Medical Records Department Fax: 765.447.6978
Patient Experience
Melony VanHook, Practice Administrator
Phone: 765.446.5330
[email protected]
Workers Compensation
Katie McKinsey, Case Manager
Phone:Â 765.446.5346
Fax: 765.446.5347
[email protected]
Make an Appointment:
We have several offices to serve you. Â Please contact the office at which you want to be seen:
Lafayette Unity Medical Office: 765.447.4165
Franciscan Health Rensselaer Hospital: 219.866.5141
For over 50 years, Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic has been serving Lafayette and the surrounding counties. In order to serve our community better, we have established outreach clinics in addition to our main Lafayette office.
Lafayette Office – Unity Medical Plaza
1411 South Creasy Lane, Suite 120
Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone:Â 765.447.4165 or 800.VIP.BONE
Hours: (By Appointment Only)
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Franciscan Health Rensselaer Hospital:
1104 East Grace Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978
Phone:Â 219.866.5141
Physicians
Daniel J. Daluga, M.D.Â
Michael E. Highhouse, M.D.
Joel A. Virkler, D.O.
Locations
1411 S. Creasy Ln, Suite 120
Lafayette, IN 47905
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1104 East Grace Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978
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Services
At Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic, we understand that each patient has unique medical issues. Â As our patient, you will receive a comprehensive physical examination using the most advanced imaging available. Â We will then develop an individualized treatment plan to relieve your discomfort and restore function while minimizing risks.
Our physicians keep current on the newest advances in orthopaedic care including:
- Sports Medicine
- Total, Partial & Custom Joint Replacement
- Reconstruction of Hip, Knee and Shoulder
- Arthroscopy of Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist
- Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Orthopaedic Trauma
- Surgical & Non-Surgical Fracture Care
- Non-Invasive/Conservative Treatment Options
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Sports Medicine
You don’t need to be a Division I athlete to receive healthcare like one.  Our sports medicine physicians are on the cutting edge, providing the finest specialized care available to athletes of all ages and levels.  We have the knowledge and expertise to treat everyone, from the recreational athlete to the elite competitor, and from the pediatric athlete to the active senior.
Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic physicians welcome students from all area schools, and we work closely with Franciscan Alliance Sports Medicine athletic trainers to provide care to the following schools:
- Attica
- Benton Central
- Carroll
- Caston
- Central Catholic
- Clinton Prairie
- Covington
- Faith Christian
- Fountain Central
- Frontier
- Lafayette Jefferson
- North White
- Pioneer
- Rossville
- Seeger
- Tri-County
- Twin Lakes
- West Lafayette
Workers’ Compensation
Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic is committed to treating workers’ compensation patients and clients with the highest level of care and compassion. Our medical team provides both non-surgical and surgical management of work related injuries to help your employees regain their strength and mobility, and get back to work.
Our focus is on early determination of the patient’s diagnosis, and our treatment plans are designed to achieve maximum medical improvement.  Our team is dedicated to providing effective communication and high quality solutions. Whether you are an employer, case manager, or referring provider, we have the expertise to meet your needs.
We have a dedicated Workers’ Compensation Case Manager, Katie McKinsey, who will help you navigate the changing and complicated guidelines related to workplace injuries.
Patients
Thank you for choosing Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic. Â We look forward to caring for you. The following information is important so we can provide high quality care for all of our patients.
What to Bring: Please bring the following to your appointment:
- Insurance Cards
- List of Medications
- Co-Payment or Self-Insured Payment
- Detailed History of Condition or Injury
- X-rays or MRIs taken at other facilities
Appointment Times: Because our surgeons see hospitalized patients, emergency room patients and perform surgeries, there may be times when your doctor will arrive late to the office. We do our very best to stay on schedule while still serving the emergent and surgical needs of our community.  If you are going to be late for your appointment, please contact our office.
Cancellations: Please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel an appointment.
Payment: We take the same insurance as other Unity partners. Â Some insurance plans require that you meet a deductible before they pay while others require a co-pay for visits. Â Please contact your insurance company to understand your financial responsibility. We collect co-pays at time of service. Â
Request for Paperwork/Medical Records: We complete all requests for paperwork (medical records, paperwork for disability, workers compensation, and FMLA) on a first come, first serve basis. Due to the volume of requests, we cannot process same day requests or move any requests in front of others already waiting to be processed.  Please submit your paperwork at least 15 business days prior to the due date.  For all medical records requests there must be a fully completed and signed Medical Records Release Authorization submitted with the request.  There may be a charge for completion of medical records release requests as allowable by Indiana Department of Insurance.
Patient Forms
We are looking forward to seeing you in our office. Â To expedite the check-in process, please print and fill out the forms below (#1 – #5) and bring them with you to your appointment. Â
In addition, please review our HIPAA Privacy Notice and Notice of Privacy Practice prior to your appointment.
- New Patient Form (please choose the form for the physician with whom you will see)
- Patient Demographic Form
- HIPAA Acknowledgment of Receipt
- Disclosure and Release Authorization Form
- Health Record Release
- Student Athlete Sports Injury (If Applicable)
Patient Forms
Referring Physicians
Thank you for trusting Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic with your patient.
Please call our office to make a referral so we can gather all necessary information about your patient or fax us a referral form. Â We will contact your patient the same business day to set up an appointment.
Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic accepts referrals from all area physicians. Our physicians have privileges at Unity Surgical Center and Franciscan Health Lafayette.
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Fax: 765.447.4168
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