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Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 63
Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD
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Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Bloomington, IN.
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Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 63
Bloomington, IN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Bloomington, IN.

About

Dr. Gettelfinger graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1987 and completed a residency at Clarian Indiana University Hospital.Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Bloomington, IN and has 38 years experience. Dr. Gettelfinger currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Dr. Gettelfinger has experience treating conditions like Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Lumbar Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gettelfinger received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Gettelfinger's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gettelfinger is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Nerve Block
Broken Arm
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Wrist Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bursitis of Hip
Clavicle Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Sympathetic Nerve Block

Insurance Accepted

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  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync PPO IN POS
    HealthSync Options POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Employer Plan PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 IU Health Bloomington
    601 W 2nd St, Bloomington, IN 47403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 353-5252
  2. 2 Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
    2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN 47408
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 353-9147
  3. 3 Indiana Specialty Surgery Center
    1380 W Arch Haven Ave, Bloomington, IN 47403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 330-1164
  4. 4 Monroe Hospital
    4011 S Monroe Medical Park Blvd, Bloomington, IN 47403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 825-0798
  5. 5 Bloomington Bone & Joint Clinic PC
    639 S Walker St Ste E, Bloomington, IN 47403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 333-4000
  6. 6 Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
    2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN 47408
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 353-5252

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gettelfinger
3.1
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (16)

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Jan 07, 2025
This man is a real Dr. Who cares for his patients. Straightforward Honest and Honorable man as well as the entire team and Nurses.
John Horton — Jan 07, 2025
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Clarian Indiana University Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gettelfinger's profile.

Dr. Gettelfinger frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Lumbar Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD is affiliated with IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • IU Health Bloomington Hospital

    2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN