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Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
3.1 (32)
Map Pin Small Bloomington, IN
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD

Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, 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 Anesthesiology. They graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON and is affiliated with Iu Health Bloomington Hospital. Dr. Gettelfinger, completed a residency at Clarian Indiana University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Gettelfinger an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Gettelfinger works at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Bloomington, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Lumbosacral Radiculopathy and Lumbar Radiculopathy 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. Gettelfinger'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. Gary Gettelfinger, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1831132950
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Clarian Indiana University Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON
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    Board Certifications
    • Anesthesiology
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    Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gettelfinger is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Gettelfinger has seen patients for Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Lumbosacral Radiculopathy and Lumbar Radiculopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gettelfinger on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    32 patients have reviewed Dr. Gettelfinger. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gettelfinger.

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