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Dr. Rick Weidenbener, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
3.7 (7)
Map Pin Small Bloomington, IN
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Rick Weidenbener, MD

Dr. Rick Weidenbener, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Bloomington, IN. They specialize in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Sports Medicine. They graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON and is affiliated with Iu Health Bloomington Hospital. Dr. Weidenbener, completed a residency at St Vincent Hospital And Health Services. Patients rated Dr. Weidenbener an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Weidenbener works at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Bloomington, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Bursitis of Hip along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Weidenbener's Office Locations

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    Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
    639 S Walker St, Bloomington, IN 47403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 333-4000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:45
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Iu Health Bloomington Hospital

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    About Dr. Rick Weidenbener, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1811049380
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • IU Health Methodist
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • St Vincent Hospital And Health Services
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Vincent Hospital And Health Services
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Rick Weidenbener, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Weidenbener is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Weidenbener works at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Bloomington, IN. View the full address on Dr. Weidenbener’s profile.

    Dr. Weidenbener has seen patients for Bursitis of Hip, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Weidenbener on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Weidenbener. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Weidenbener.

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