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Dr. Scott Linger, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
3.2 (9)
Map Pin Small Bloomington, IN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Scott Linger, MD

Dr. Scott Linger, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Bloomington, IN. They graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON and is affiliated with Iu Health Bloomington Hospital, Daviess Community Hospital, Greene County General Hospital, Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital and Monroe Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Linger an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Linger works at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Bloomington, 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. Linger'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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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Iu Health Bloomington Hospital
  • Daviess Community Hospital
  • Greene County General Hospital
  • Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital
  • Monroe Hospital

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    About Dr. Scott Linger, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1558647180
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Scott Linger, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Linger is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Linger has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Linger. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Linger.

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