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Dr. John Kihlken, MD

Dr. John Kihlken, MD

Pain Management*
10+ years of experience

Dr. John Kihlken, MD is a pain management specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Franciscan Physician Network Rehabilitation & Spine Specialists

8051 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Dr. Kihlken's Reviews

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4.2
5 ratings, 5 with a written review
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The BEST (His Entire Team)
I needlessly suffered with back pain that was misdiagnosed for over 30 years until I found Dr. Kihlken. I truly think he and his team are miracle workers. His nurse, Michelle, always seems to know everything about my chart when she enters the room - either she is a speed reader or she just really invests her time in her patients. She has given me so many great suggestions to improve my situation. His entire staff is amazing from check-in to checkout on one side of the hall to surgical staff on the other side of the hall. I truly wish I had found them sooner!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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W. Freeman – May 09, 2024
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He viewed the x-rays very carefully, pointed thing to me me clearly on the X-Rays. Told me to take my time in making my decision. He would be there when I needed him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nana – Apr 23, 2024
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Kind and concerned
Did my husbands spine stimulator and was always patient, attentive and available. We really like him. Very down to earth. Takes his job seriously.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tammy – Jun 13, 2023
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I had an Hf10 scs trial first with Dr Kihlken and something happened I was overdosed and had to use Narcan on me - after that I still had hope for this procedure but Dr Kihlken himself has not spoken with me -not at my return visit after the trial or before my scheduled surgery for implant which ended up not happing yet due to covid 19 but I have since gotten nervous and thinking of backing out all together -he won't even prescribe any pain medication to help get me by until the procedure can take place -has made me feel really sketchy about him at this point ....Tina
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
7 others found this helpful
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Tina Gentry – Jan 05, 2021
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Dr. K is wonderful. He was so patient with my questions and worries. In fact I should not of been worrying at all. I was in great hands. And he was able to get the spinal cord stimulator in my spine even with all the "junk" and problems with my spine.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2019
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Dr. John Kihlken, MD is a pain management specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis. He is accepting new patients.

  • Pain Management

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  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2011
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Franciscan Physician Network Rehabilitation & Spine Specialists

Franciscan Physician Network Rehabilitation & Spine Specialists8051 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, IN 46237
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(317) 528-8494
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