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Dr. Kristopher Abeln, MD

Dr. Kristopher Abeln, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Kristopher Abeln, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in New Albany, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Abeln has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Health Floyd and Ascension St. Vincent Salem. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

2125 State St Ste 5 New Albany, IN 47150

Make an Appointment

(812) 944-2663

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Abeln specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Abeln's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abeln

4.2

18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
17%
17%

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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chris brown – Jan 23, 2024
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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
Rick Lovan – Jun 09, 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
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
JoAnn Bower – Sep 19, 2020
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Joann, we're glad we could help!
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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
Helpful
Linda Hughes – Sep 16, 2020
Dr. Abeln's Reply –
Linda Hughes, we are glad we could help!
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What went well
  • 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
Sellersburg , IN – Apr 02, 2019
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cynthia Clayworth in IN – Jun 21, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
30 people found this helpful
Helpful
J.Woods in Charlestown, IN – Jan 29, 2016
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care philosophy

Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Santa Monica Orthopaedic Group Sport Medicine 2009-2010

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010

  • University Of Illinois At Chicago 2004-2009

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Team Physician Presentation Academy, 2010

  • Team Physician University of Louisville, 2011

  • Team Physician Waggener High School, 2011

  • Team Physician Indiana University Southeast, 2011

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Locations

Practice

Baptist Health Medical Group Orthopedics2125 State St Ste 5 New Albany, IN 47150
1

Practice

Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology1919 State St Ste 104 New Albany, IN 47150
2

Practice

Office800 Highlander Point Dr Ste 204 Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Floyd

    1850 State St
    New Albany, IN 47150

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Ascension St. Vincent Salem

    911 N Shelby St
    Salem, IN 47167

  • Norton Scott Hospital

    1451 N Gardner St
    Scottsburg, IN 47170

    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

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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