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John T Kihlken, MD, D.ABA

John T Kihlken, MD, D.ABA

Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology
(317) 528-8494
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5 (116 ratings)

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Franciscan Physician Network Rehabilitation & Spine Specialists Indianapolis

8051 S. Emerson Ave.
Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Franciscan Health Mooresville

1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158

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Franciscan Physician Network Rehabilitation & Spine Specialists Mooresville

1199 Hadley Road
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Mooresville, IN 46158

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8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine Office of the Registrar

Internship:
Indiana University Transitional Internship

Residency:
Indiana University School of Medicine Anesthesia Residency

Fellowship:
University of Louisville School of Medicine

Undergraduate:
DePauw University

Board Certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology

American Board of Pain Medicine

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • MDWise
  • 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

(116 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.

64 Reviews

11/24/2025

He is very professional and friendly with you and lets you ask questions or questions anything you want to know about

11/24/2025

Dr. Kihlken is amazing!

11/20/2025

Understanding and listens well. Very kind and professional.

11/19/2025

Very thorough and professional

11/17/2025

Very nice and caring

11/06/2025

He’s knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly.

11/04/2025

He is very friendly and took a lot of time explaining everything that showed up on my latest mri. I left feeling reassured.

11/03/2025

Very caring and explains options clearly

10/31/2025

Very kind and understanding

10/21/2025

He listened!

10/18/2025

honest and truthful

10/15/2025

He pays attention to all the patients concerns

10/06/2025

He is very nice and tells you what he can do for you and I've had many procedures . The only thing is I'm still in a lot of pain that's hard to cope with.

10/02/2025

Very friendly and knows what he is doing. He knows his job very well

09/30/2025

Personable and easy to talk with

09/24/2025

Very upfront with my exam and prays. Very nice.9

09/09/2025

I like his straight to the point persona. He knows time is valuable and doesn't waste it.

09/09/2025

He had very good bedside manners and answered all of my concerns and questions

09/08/2025

Intelligent and very easy to talk to. All questions answered in a professional manner.

09/03/2025

He was very professional and explained everything so I could understand I was thankful for that.

08/26/2025

Personable, knowledgeable, polite.

08/19/2025

He is trying to help me with my pain.

08/16/2025

Explained everything where I could understand.

08/06/2025

He was very caring and explained my health problem professional!

08/06/2025

He is knowledgeable. nice and really listened to my story.

08/05/2025

Easy to talk with, spent time with me, didn’t feel rushed

07/30/2025

Very knowledgeable and good communication with his patients.

07/28/2025

He’s always on schedule for our appointments and upcoming appointments and procedures.

07/28/2025

Awesome and smart Doctor

07/23/2025

Dr John Kihlken in was very friendly and down to earth. He listened to my concerns and answered my questions. Gave me options and didn’t push anything

07/21/2025

he was very nice and told us everything we need to know and answer all of are questions

07/14/2025

He’s methodically helpful… never stops seeking the path to making me stop hurting

07/10/2025

he was very helpful.

07/09/2025

My first visit went really well. I am definitely hoping for the same moving forward. :-)

07/07/2025

Very professional

06/17/2025

Very informative, explained things clearly

06/05/2025

He seemed willing to work with me on a plan to help with my pain.

05/28/2025

Excellent

05/19/2025

Dr was friendly and listened as long as needed. He also provided education about my fractures.

05/10/2025

Dr. Kihlken is just a fantastic doctor and person!

04/23/2025

He was attentive and pleasant.

04/09/2025

He is trying to help me

04/08/2025

Very helpful listened carefully

03/18/2025

Told me what needs to be done, and what I need to do.

03/17/2025

He was easy to understand

03/11/2025

He listened closely and interacted much with our concerns and questions.

03/05/2025

His ability to listen and relate to me with respect.

03/03/2025

Dr. Kihlken is kind, considerate & compassionate with a great bedside manner

03/03/2025

He listened to my complaints and took the time to explain why he felt a certain way about certain issues.

02/19/2025

Take care of me

02/18/2025

Very caring and explained my problem and what could be done to relieve my pain

02/10/2025

He's excellent

02/05/2025

Excellent mannerisms, patience, knowledgable

02/03/2025

He’s empathetic and listens to you

01/29/2025

Very good at talking 1:1. Discussed options and agreed on physical therapy to start.

01/28/2025

Again, as I indicated to you above, Dr. Kihlken himself was equally kind, decent, and a consummate professional. He showed me both the MRI scan and a 3D spine model to explain what was taking place in my body, and his explanation was so very clear and simple, that I had no problems understanding what is going on in my body. He explained the options he recommends for my moving forward, and again, I had no problems understanding anything, as a layperson. Thank you, Dr. Kihlken.

01/28/2025

Professional & a great bedside manner.

01/27/2025

So reassuring and nice.

01/22/2025

Very knowledgeable and was such a good listener. Very nice to have a plan and the steps my husband needs to take to relieve his pain.

01/21/2025

Very informative and nice

01/11/2025

He’s so genuine and knowledgeable

12/18/2024

tells you of options

12/10/2024

KNOWLEDGEABLE AND I HAVE CONFIDENCE IN HIM

12/05/2024

Dr Kihlken was very interested hearing my health issues. He was very informative and caring
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