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Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.4 (14)
Map Pin Small Muncie, IN
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD

Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Muncie, IN. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 36 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BLIDA / INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES and is affiliated with Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Dr. Phookan, completed a residency at Milton Hershey Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Phookan an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Phookan works at Practice in Muncie, IN with other offices in Indianapolis, IN. 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. Phookan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Associates in Women's Health PC
    2525 W University Ave Ste 401, Muncie, IN 47303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 741-5730
  2. 2
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    250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 288-0441
  3. 3
    IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
    2401 W University Ave Rm 656, Muncie, IN 47303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 396-1443
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    Central Indiana Amg Specialty Hospital
    2401 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 747-3111
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

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    3.4
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    About Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Bengali
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    NPI Number
    • 1093750978
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Milton Hershey Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF BLIDA / INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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