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Orthopaedic Surgeons in Indiana

Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery. Below are 42 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Indiana, across Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Evansville, Carmel and Muncie, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Orthopaedic Surgeons in Indiana

  1. Alex J. Ferikes, MD Orthopaedics Indianapolis, IN 46260
  2. Barry W. Liechty, MD Orthopaedics Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  3. David L. Bankoff, MD Orthopaedics South Bend, IN 46635
  4. Timothy S. Hamby, MD Orthopaedics Evansville, IN 47715
  5. Matthew J. Hammond, DO Orthopaedics Carmel, IN 46032
  6. Daniel K. Williams, MD Orthopaedics Muncie, IN 47304
  7. Ronald P. Pavelka, MD Orthopaedics Munster, IN 46321
  8. Mary E. Hennekes, MD Orthopaedics Fishers, IN 46037
  9. Eric S. Leaming, MD Orthopaedics Anderson, IN 46013
  10. Lindsey R. Rolston, MD Orthopaedics New Castle, IN 47362
  11. Thomas H. Kay, MD Orthopaedics Chesterton, IN 46304
  12. Sameer B. Bavishi, MD Orthopaedics Terre Haute, IN 47804
  13. James R. Lindner, MD Orthopaedics Bloomington, IN 47401
  14. Cody Shafer, MD Orthopaedics Kokomo, IN 46901
  15. Kenneth J. Ham, MD Orthopaedics Merrillville, IN 46410
  16. John E. Wagoner, MD Orthopaedics Lafayette, IN 47905
  17. Patrick D. Bauer, MD Orthopaedics Jeffersonville, IN 47130
  18. Douglas J. Federle, MD Orthopaedics Columbus, IN 47201
  19. Andrew S. Malin, MD Orthopaedics Noblesville, IN 46060
  20. Kral Varhan, MD Orthopaedics Logansport, IN 46947
  21. Kishan Chand, MD Orthopaedics Hammond, IN 46320
  22. Joseph D. Stephens, DO Orthopaedics Batesville, IN 47006
  23. Daniel J. Edwards, MD Orthopaedics Marion, IN 46952
  24. Daniel Li, MD Orthopaedics Crown Point, IN 46307
  25. Karl T. Wagner, MD Orthopaedics Goshen, IN 46526
  26. Wajeeh R. Bakhsh, MD Orthopaedics Michigan City, IN 46360
  27. Ryan Pattyn, MD Orthopaedics Greenwood, IN 46142
  28. Kyle P. Ritter, MD Orthopaedics Danville, IN 46122
  29. Christine B. Stairs, MD Orthopaedics Jasper, IN 47546
  30. Kevin J. Lemme, MD Orthopaedics Shelbyville, IN 46176
  31. Skyler King, DO Orthopaedics Elkhart, IN 46514
  32. Mario A. Lee, MD Orthopaedics Richmond, IN 47374
  33. Phillip B. Kinman, MD Orthopaedics Vincennes, IN 47591
  34. John E. Garber, MD Orthopaedics Lebanon, IN 46052
  35. Michael A. Basso-Williams, DO Orthopaedics Jeffersonvlle, IN 47130
  36. Chung K. Kim, MD Orthopaedics Valparaiso, IN 46383
  37. Richard T. Gripe, MD Orthopaedics Williamsport, IN 47993
  38. Isaac W. Fehrenbacher, MD Orthopaedics Newburgh, IN 47630
  39. James B. Rickert, MD Orthopaedics Bedford, IN 47421
  40. Merrill Ritter, MD Orthopaedics Mooresville, IN 46158
  41. Ralph W. Richter, MD Orthopaedics East Chicago, IN 46312
  42. Andrew H. Combs, MD Orthopaedics Westfield, IN 46074

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see an orthopaedic surgeon

Common reasons

  • Knee, hip and shoulder pain
  • Back and neck problems
  • Sports injuries and fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Recovery after joint surgery

Signs it may be time

  • Joint pain limits your daily life
  • An injury is not improving after a few weeks
  • Your primary care doctor or physical therapist referred you
  • You are deciding whether surgery makes sense

How to get the most from your orthopaedic surgeon visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them
  • Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better
2

During: questions to ask

  • What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?
  • If surgery is an option, what does recovery look like?
  • What activities should I avoid or keep doing?
  • How will we know if things are improving?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Pain level each day and what you were doing
  • Physical therapy exercises completed
  • Sleep and swelling

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Recovery happens at home, one day at a time. Tracking pain, exercises and progress lets your surgeon or physical therapist see whether you are on track, and catch setbacks early. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next orthopaedic surgeon appointment in Indiana with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
  • Health records stay on your iPhone
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Questions

How do I find an orthopaedic surgeon in Indiana?

This page lists 42 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Indiana, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Evansville, Carmel and Muncie, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Indiana?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first orthopaedic surgeon appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them; Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon?

Many insurance plans need one; some do not. Check your plan before booking.

Does seeing an orthopaedic surgeon mean I need surgery?

No. Many conditions are treated without surgery, with physical therapy, activity changes or injections.

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