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Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD

Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Bloomington, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Monroe Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

601 W 2nd St Bloomington, IN 47403

Make an Appointment

(812) 353-5252

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gettelfinger is affiliated with IU Health Bloomington Hospital Bloomington, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gettelfinger specializes in the area of Anesthesiology. • See board certifications
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gettelfinger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gettelfinger

3.1

35 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
51%
51%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
46%
46%

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What went well
  • 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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John Horton – Jan 07, 2025
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
James R Graham – Aug 04, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Horn in Bloomington, IN – Aug 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Andrea in IL – Jul 30, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bloomington, IN – Feb 20, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bloomington, IN – Feb 03, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lee Workman in Bloomington, IN – Sep 28, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bloomington, IN – May 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bloomington, IN – Feb 21, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

A true Hoosier at heart, Dr. Gary Gettelfinger has been practicing in Bloomington, Indiana, for more than 20 years. Born in New Albany, Indiana, he served in the United States Navy following his residency. He started a pain clinic in Okinawa, Japan,...read more

biography

A true Hoosier at heart, Dr Gary Gettelfinger has been practicing in Bloomington, Indiana, for more than 20 years. Born in New Albany, Indiana, he served in the United St

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Clarian Indiana University Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Indiana University / Bloomington

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Locations

Practice

Indiana University Health Bloomington Inc601 W 2nd St Bloomington, IN 47403
1
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital2651 E Discovery Pkwy Bloomington, IN 47408
2
Monroe Hospital4011 S Monroe Medical Park Blvd Bloomington, IN 47403
3

Practice

Bloomington Bone & Joint Clinic PC639 S Walker St Ste E Bloomington, IN 47403
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Monroe Hospital

    4011 S Monroe Medical Park Blvd
    Bloomington, IN 47403
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • IU Health Bloomington Hospital

    2651 E Discovery Pkwy
    Bloomington, IN 47408
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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