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Dr. Karen Rieger, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karen Rieger, MD

Dr. Karen Rieger, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Rush University and is affiliated with Eskenazi Health. Patients rated Dr. Rieger an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Rieger works at Practice 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. Rieger's Office 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
    University 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

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  • Eskenazi Health

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Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
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Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
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    About Dr. Karen Rieger, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1598870982
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Rush University
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    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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