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Dr. Michael Koelsch, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 60
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Dr. Michael Koelsch, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Michael Koelsch, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 60
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Michael Koelsch, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN.

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Dr. Michael Koelsch, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1991 and completed a residency at Loyola University Med Ctr, Thoracic Surgery Resurrection Med Ctr, General Surgery.They currently practice at Community Health Network and are affiliated with Community Hospital East. At present, Dr. Koelsch received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Koelsch is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Community Health Network
    8075 N Shadeland Ave Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46250
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Feb 26, 2019
Performed life-saving surgery to repair my aortic dissection. He & his surgical team performed the urgent surgery on a Sunday night through into Monday morning. The post OP appointments were thorough & with aspects of recovery explained with understanding.
— Feb 26, 2019
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Michael G. Koelsch, MD, joined Community Health Network in 2013. Dr. Koelsch is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Prior to coming to Community, Dr. Koelsch was in private practice in Muncie, Indiana. Having received his medical degree from Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, he did his general surgery residency and his fellowship in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at Loyola University-Foster McGraw Hospital, Maywood, Illinois.
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Biography
  • Dr. Michael Koelsch, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1991. He specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Loyola University Hospital
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Med Ctr, Thoracic Surgery Resurrection Med Ctr, General Surgery
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Loyola U/Foster McGaw Hospital
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Koelsch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Koelsch's profile.

Dr. Michael Koelsch, MD is affiliated with Community Hospital East.

Yes, Dr. Michael Koelsch, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Hospital East

    1500 N Ritter Ave, Indianapolis, IN