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Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD
4.6 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD
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Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 57
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN.

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Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has 30 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at Northwestern University School of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery Chicago, IL.They currently practice at Franciscan Physician Network Orthopedic Specialists and are affiliated with Franciscan Health Mooresville and Franciscan Health Indianapolis. Dr. Makowiec has experience treating conditions like Trigger Finger, Joint Pain and Fracture of Hand and Fingers among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Makowiec received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Makowiec is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Steroid Injection
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Traumatic Injuries
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Fracture
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Joint Drainage
Microsurgical Procedure
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reconstructive Surgery
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Franciscan Physician Network Orthopedic Specialists
    5255 E Stop 11 Rd Ste 300, Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Makowiec
4.6
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Apr 21, 2023
Dr. Mak is the best. He is so knowledgeable. I have had hand surgery 3 times and will only see him.
Lorraine — Apr 21, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1994. He specializes in Orthopedic Hand Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Northwestern University School of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery Chicago, IL
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Indiana Hand Center Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Makowiec's profile.

Dr. Makowiec frequently treats the following conditions: Trigger Finger, Joint Pain and Fracture of Hand and Fingers. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Health Mooresville and Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

Yes, Dr. Richard Makowiec, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Franciscan Health Mooresville

    1201 Hadley Rd, Mooresville, IN

  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN