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Dr. John Powelson, MD
General Surgery* Age 67
Dr. John Powelson, MD
Dr. John Powelson, MD is a General Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. John Powelson, MD

Dr. John Powelson, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. John Powelson, MD is a General Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN.
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About Dr. John Powelson, MD

Dr. Powelson graduated from Boston University. Dr. John Powelson, MD is a General Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has 40 years experience. Dr. Powelson has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Powelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Powelson is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Liver Biopsy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Incisional Hernia
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Liver Biopsy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Incisional Hernia
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Nephrectomy
Renal Transplant
Ventral Hernia
Gastroparesis
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
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
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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
Endoscopy
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
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Where Dr. John Powelson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Indiana University Health University Hospital
    550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  2. 2 IU Health Physicians Plastic Surgery
    550 University Blvd Ste 1295, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  3. 3 Indiana University 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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Meet Dr. John Powelson, MD

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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Powelson's Practice

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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 West Hospital, IU Health Bloomington Hospital, Goshen Hospital, Indiana University Health Frankfort and Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Boston University
    1986
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. John Powelson, MD Practices

  • IU Health West Hospital

    1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN

  • IU Health Bloomington Hospital

    2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN

  • Goshen Hospital

    200 High Park Ave, Goshen, IN

  • Indiana University Health Frankfort

    1300 S Jackson St, Frankfort, IN

  • Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital

    1000 S Main St, Tipton, IN

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