Close
In this section
Dismiss Modal
Close
Franciscan Health logo

Conditions & Services

Behavioral & Mental Health Cancer Care Dermatology Diabetes & Endocrinology Ear, Nose & Throat Gastroenterology & Colorectal Heart Care Imaging & Radiology Laboratory Services Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBGYN) Orthopedics Primary Care Rehabilitation Urgent Care Franciscan ExpressCare Weight Loss and Bariatric

Patient Resources

Advance Directives Billing & Insurance Classes, Events & Support Groups Clinical Trials Community Resources COVID-19: Information & Resources Franciscan Insurance Services Get Care Now Health Risk Assessments Hospital Price Transparency Hospital Stay Information Medical Records Programs & Support Rights & Responsibilities Spiritual Care Visitor Guidelines
Andrew S Koivuniemi, MD, PhD

Andrew S Koivuniemi, MD, PhD

(765) 701-6451
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

The tau symbol represents physicians who are employees of the Franciscan Physician Network, a division of Franciscan Alliance, Inc. All other physicians are independent members of the Medical Staff who choose to practice at a Franciscan Health hospital.

Request An Appointment

accepting new patients

Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5 (112 ratings)

Locations

or Use My Current Location

Franciscan Physician Network Neurosurgery & Pain Specialists

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

View hours
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
765-701-6451 View Details
Request An Appointment

Franciscan Health Lafayette

1701 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

View hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Franciscan Health Lafayette
765-502-4000 View Details

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
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • 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
Show more

Provider Blogs

When Is Spinal Fusion Surgery Needed?

When Is Spinal Fusion Surgery Needed?

Read More

How Do You Fix A Herniated Disk?

How Do You Fix A Herniated Disk?

Read More

Podcasts

 

Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(112 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.

56 Reviews

02/28/2026

Informative and respectful. He's able to explain the issues differently if needed. And covered the different possibilities.

02/13/2026

Explained every thing well

02/11/2026

Very thorough in explaining procedures and giving you all options

02/04/2026

He explains everything so that I understand everything.

02/02/2026

Everyone is kind and helpful.

01/29/2026

Dr K. spent time discussing his thoughts on my back problems. He was confident and friendly. Appeared very trustworthy.

01/26/2026

He did a great job on my surgery. He was very caring .I've recommended him to most of my friends and family.

01/26/2026

Extremely good partner in this process

01/23/2026

Dr. K seems to care about me regarding this fractured vertebra surgery results and found another back issue in the vertebra below the repaired vertebra. Gave me options and time to recover from this surgery and see if and how much pain the other vertebra create.

01/21/2026

takes time to explain problem and solutions

01/19/2026

I feel so much better after surgery and am very pleased with Dr K’s care and expertise.

01/12/2026

Makes me feel like I’ve known him for a long time. I trust him with my care.

01/10/2026

The best neurosurgeon in town

01/09/2026

He has wonderful "bed-side manner" and explains things very well.

12/23/2025

Because he explained the surgery well where I can understand

12/20/2025

Dr. K has a great beside manor. He was very honest and thorough in explaining my problems. He explored all options before surgery. My surgery was incredibly successful. I had extensive back problems & pain for two years. Almost immediately after surgery pain from those problems was gone. After 6 weeks of recovery I have no pain & feel normal again.

12/16/2025

He promises you that he won’t lie to you. He’ll do his very best so I would have to say that since he did a great job on me I have no complaints about his service. He did a very personal one on one with me, he explained everything that I didn’t understand

12/10/2025

Because he’s very honest and authentic, it seems, in explaining his medical diagnosis and his rationale for the surgery he is proposing. I felt he was someone I could trust and that he has all the professional skills he needs to do a good job for me.

12/09/2025

Taking care of my problems

12/06/2025

just did

12/04/2025

very intelligent and knowledgeable and friendly

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.
Show more

Hospitals

(765) 701-6451