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Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD
3.4 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Muncie, IN
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD works in Muncie, IN as a Neurosurgery Specialist and has 36 years experience.

They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BLIDA / INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1988. Dr. Phookan completed a residency at Milton Hershey Medical Center. At present, Dr. Phookan has received an average rating of 3.4 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. They are affiliated with Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Phookan also speaks Bengali. Dr. Phookan practices at Practice in Muncie, IN and has additional offices in Indianapolis, IN.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Balanced Blue Access-IN PPO
    Blue Access-IN
    Blue Preferred --IN HMO
    Blue Preferred --IN POS
    Blue Preferred Plus-IN POS
    Blue Preferred-IN HMO
    Blue Traditional-IN
    Bronze Blue Access Plus w/HSA-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Bronze HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Bronze HealthSync with H.S.A-IN POS
    Bronze HealthSync-IN HMO
    Franciscan Alliance Tiered-IN
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Gold HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Gold HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync (Select Network)-IN
    HealthSync Options-IN POS
    HealthSync-IN
    HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync-IN POS
    Healthy Indiana Plan PPO
    Lumenos Plans-IN
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Platinum Blue Access-IN PPO
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Silver HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Silver HealthSync-IN HMO
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-IN
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sagamore Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Associates in Women's Health PC
    2525 W University Ave Ste 401, Muncie, IN 47303
  2. 2 Central Indiana Amg Specialty Hospital
    2401 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
  3. 3 Office
    250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
  4. 4 IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
    2401 W University Ave Rm 656, Muncie, IN 47303

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Phookan
3.4
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Dec 31, 2020
Did a fine job on my spinal fusion.
John Bultman — Dec 31, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Bengali
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF BLIDA / INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    1988
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Milton Hershey Medical Center
    1999
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Phookan accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Phookan accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Phookan speaks Bengali. See Dr. Phookan's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Phookan has a star rating of 3.4/5 and has been reviewed 14 times.

Dr. Phookan has been practicing as a Neurosurgery Specialist for 36 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

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