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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

4.9 out of 5 (110 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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8:00am - 5:00pm
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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
Suite 104
Mooresville, IN 46158

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Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

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
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • 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

4.9 out of 5

(110 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.

62 Reviews

02/12/2026

very pleasant doctor that seems to care about his patients and their well being.

02/10/2026

He has given me 3 shots in my back I trust him

02/03/2026

Caring, understanding, and thorough.

01/31/2026

He's awesome

01/21/2026

Direct.. Explain everything to me..demonstrated to me where my problem was on my body..answered all my questions.

01/20/2026

great care

12/31/2025

He showed me the cray and explained thoroughly my issue

12/29/2025

Take the time out to talk to you before just giving you his opinion

12/23/2025

He’s extremely kind and helpful in how he relays information to patients.

12/17/2025

This was my initial appointment with Dr. Kihlken and he was very thorough and made sure to explain everything and welcomed my feedback.

12/05/2025

The doctor provided good, thorough explanations to me and answered my questions well. He was also friendly and personable.

12/02/2025

My sister has had him for her needs. He is trustworthy.

12/01/2025

Staff and doctor communicate well

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.
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