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Andrew S Koivuniemi, MD, PhD

Andrew S Koivuniemi, MD, PhD

Franciscan Physician Network
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Franciscan Physician Network Neurosurgery & Pain Specialists

3001 S. Creasy Lane
Suite 100A
Lafayette, IN 47905

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Neurosurgery & Pain Specialists

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Medical School:
Purdue University

Residency:
Indiana University Neurosurgery Residency

Fellowship:
Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Clinical Ethics

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(92 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

55 Reviews

11/20/2025

Honest , upfront and caring!

11/19/2025

He is a gifted surgeon! Personality plus also!

11/18/2025

Dr K was very caring and explained things very well and answered all my questions.

11/17/2025

We are blessed to have such care as a hospital & the physicians.

11/14/2025

He provides excellent care.

11/07/2025

Comprehensive and competent; great patient relations

11/06/2025

He is an amazing surgeon, the outcome of my 1st surgery with him resulted in a far better outcome than I expected.

10/13/2025

I have definitely recommended him to several friends and family members.

10/09/2025

He’s very caring, tells you what’s wrong, if he can or can’t fix your problem. What’ could go wrong or happen. Speaks with words you understand.

10/03/2025

Because of the care and the professionalism and the excellent work that he did for me

09/27/2025

Did a wonderful job getting my subdural hematoma taken care of.

09/26/2025

He is honest and up front about any and all questions or concerns that I have had. I couldn’t have asked for a better doctor.

09/07/2025

He explained what's going on with my back better than others. Nice man.

09/02/2025

Dr. K was very reassuring and explained everything very well to me about any surgery that I may need down the road. I very much appreciated him in making me feel very well informed and comfortable.

08/23/2025

Actually I rate Dr K as a 20! Absolutely no need to travel to Indianapolis when we have Dr K and his staff in town

08/04/2025

Very professional and kind. Explains to you exactly what his treatment plans are in a way you understand.

08/02/2025

He’s on point and talented.

07/22/2025

Very Profetional

07/21/2025

understanding

07/18/2025

He has a personality that would made the grouchiest person smile plus his bedside manner is the greatest.

07/17/2025

Because he's really nice to me and is going to do surgery on my back

07/07/2025

I like Dr. K, and have already recommended

07/07/2025

Explains things well to where you can understand what is going on and what can be done to fix it

06/29/2025

He was professional and understanding given the fact I was late.

06/03/2025

Dr K is wonderful! I would highly recommend him. He is kind, Compassionate, and a wonderful listener.

05/28/2025

Very competent doctor who spends a lot of time with you; answers all your questions.

05/23/2025

Frenidley and Caring. I have already recommenced.

05/21/2025

Very reassuring

05/09/2025

Because he was well informative and explained what was needed where I can understand it

05/01/2025

Explains things clearly, shows imaging, takes time and answers questions. Encouraging and positive!

04/26/2025

Very professional and informative And made feel at ease

04/13/2025

He is an excellent surgeon and respects his patients.

04/10/2025

Dr. K. isoutgoing and friendly.

04/07/2025

He explained everything to me and made sure I understood what was going on

03/24/2025

He explained my upcoming procedure very thoroughly.

03/04/2025

He makes you feel at ease and explains conditions well.

03/04/2025

Dr. K was good and explained every thing. It would have been nice to have received a summary of the choices he gave.

02/19/2025

He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to

02/19/2025

He clearly explained both the risks and benefits of the neck surgery he was recommending for my pain, as well as answering all my questions and concerns. He performed my surgery with no complications and I am having a strong recovery!

02/10/2025

He is so kind, understanding of my pain & how to go about resolving my issues.

02/08/2025

Wonderful bedside manner

02/01/2025

Dr. K explains things happening and assures patients his concern for well being and care, I love how he has explained all problems and what he gonna do to help me

01/31/2025

He done a great job informing me about everything and taking care of me

01/29/2025

Doctor answered all my questions and explained things throughly.

01/23/2025

Very caring doctor that actually listens to you and explains things you understand. And not in a hurry

01/22/2025

Because he is a great doctor and I'm lucky to have him as my doctor!!!

01/05/2025

I appreciate how he spoke to myself and my husband. Thorough

12/22/2024

He is easy to talk to and explains everything very well.

12/20/2024

Patient focus

12/20/2024

Dr K is professional, knowledgeable, reassuring and kind

12/20/2024

Dr. K was very approachable and clearly explained my options for treatment

12/19/2024

He was very kind and answered all our questions

12/11/2024

Overall experience & Dr K’s recent surgery he did on my husband and now the care for me.. From Dr K, to the nurses, the staff at St. Franciscan, we thank you. You all are true heroes!!

12/06/2024

Very helpful in my diagnosis and explaining what's going on with my speech problems.

12/05/2024

He listened well to my questions and answered them all ( of which I had many!). He explained and showed images of my xrays and mri to explain the causes of my pain, and recommended an ACDF surgery.
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