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Dr. Karen Rieger, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Karen Rieger, MD
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Dr. Karen Rieger, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Karen Rieger, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 60
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Karen Rieger, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN.

About

Dr. Rieger graduated from Rush University. Dr. Karen Rieger, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has 34 years experience. Dr. Rieger currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Eskenazi Health. Dr. Rieger has experience treating conditions like Empyema and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rieger received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Rieger's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rieger is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Empyema
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Empyema
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Empyema
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lung Abscess
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral Valve Disease
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Aortic Repair
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Maze Procedure
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • HealthSync Options POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Indiana University Medical Center
    545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 274-7728
  2. 2 Eskenazi Health
    720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 880-3737
  3. 3 Univ. Radiation Oncology Associates Inc.
    535 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 944-2394
  4. 4 Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    1481 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 554-0000
  5. 5 Indiana University Health University Hospital
    550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 944-5000
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

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5.0
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Sep 06, 2023
Wonderful experience couldn’t asked for a better surgeon
Mark Williams — Sep 06, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush University
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Rieger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rieger's profile.

Dr. Rieger frequently treats the following conditions: Empyema and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Rieger, MD is affiliated with Eskenazi Health.

Yes, Dr. Karen Rieger, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Eskenazi Health

    720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN