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Dr. John Powelson, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Dr. John Powelson, MD
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Dr. John Powelson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. John Powelson, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. John Powelson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN.

About

Dr. John Powelson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has 38 years experience. They graduated from Boston University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health West Hospital, IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital. Dr. Powelson has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Powelson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Powelson is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Incisional Hernia
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Incisional Hernia
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Renal Transplant
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Lump
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Partial Nephrectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • HealthSync Options POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Indiana University Health University Hospital
    550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  2. 2 Iu Health Physicians Transplant
    550 University Blvd Ste 1295, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  3. 3 Indiana Univ. Radiology Associates Inc.
    250 N Shadeland Ave Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46219
  4. 4 Office
    550 University Blvd Ste 4601, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Powelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Powelson's profile.

Dr. John Powelson, MD is affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health West Hospital, IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Powelson, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN

  • IU Health West Hospital

    1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN

  • IU Health Bloomington Hospital

    2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN

  • Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital

    1000 S Main St, Tipton, IN