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Dr. Karl Shively, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Karl Shively, MD
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Dr. Karl Shively, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Karl Shively, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Karl Shively, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN.

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Dr. Karl Shively, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has 20 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Eskenazi Health. Dr. Shively has experience treating conditions like Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Ankle Fracture and Tibial Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shively received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shively is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Foot Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Broken Arm
Clavicle Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Limb Pain
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arm Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
  • Balanced Blue Access-IN PPO
    Blue Access-IN
    Blue Preferred --IN HMO
    Blue Preferred --IN POS
    Blue Preferred Plus-IN POS
    Blue Preferred-IN HMO
    Blue Traditional-IN
    Bronze Blue Access Plus w/HSA-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Catastrophic Pathway-IN
    Franciscan Alliance Tiered-IN
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    HealthSync (Select Network)-IN
    HealthSync Options-IN POS
    Healthy Indiana Plan PPO
    Lumenos Plans-IN
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Pathway-IN HMO-POS
    Platinum Blue Access-IN PPO
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-IN
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Eskenazi Health
    720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 880-3737
  2. 2 Indiana University School of Medicine
    1120 W Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 274-7913
  3. 3 Indiana University Health North Hospital
    11700 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 944-9400
  4. 4 Office
    250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 630-7889

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shively
4.7
Based on 6 Reviews
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1 Star (0)

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Apr 05, 2017
Listens to and answers my questions so I can understand them. Explains his plan of treatment and why. Very personable.
Indianapolis, IN — Apr 05, 2017
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karl Shively, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shively's profile.

Dr. Shively frequently treats the following conditions: Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Ankle Fracture and Tibial Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karl Shively, MD is affiliated with Eskenazi Health.

Yes, Dr. Karl Shively, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Eskenazi Health

    720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN