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Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD

Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Gautam Phookan, MD is a neurosurgeon in Muncie, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BLIDA / INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1988. He is affiliated with Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

2525 W University Ave Muncie, IN 47303

Make an Appointment

(765) 741-5730

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Phookan specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Phookan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Phookan

3.4
14 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
43%
43%
4 star
21%
21%
3 star
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2 star
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1 star
36%
36%

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Did a fine job on my spinal fusion.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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John Bultman – Dec 31, 2020
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HORRIBLE DOCTOR!!I would trust my dog's vet over this guy, Don't walk away from this guy instead RUN FOR YOUR LIFE if you want one after this guy works on you. I am a nurse & know this guy, bad news. He missed some important points on my MRI. He wanted to do surgery. got another review and was told surgery could have caused me to never walk again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Mark – Oct 13, 2020
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Please avoid this doctor at all costs. He cut a nerve while working on my back and caused me to be in excruciating pain. We were warned by several nurses to switch doctors and to NOT let him operate on me. Unfortunately, I hoped DR. Silvide was going to work on me, but he was too busy and gave me to Dr. Phookan. He has crippled me for the rest of my life and I have met others that had the very same out come as I have had. Still in extreme pain and having to use a walker. PLEASE,PLEASE get a different neurosurgeon!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Feb 05, 2020
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He treated a patient with special needs very poorly, making a reference to " if she was a normal person, I would not hesitate in doing the surgery". Very unprofessional and focused more on her Intellectual Disability rather than the reason she was at the appointment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Portland – Jun 20, 2018
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Dr. Phookan is an excellent surgeon. He recently did a back fusion on my husband. My husband had been in pain for years and is now pain free. Dr.Phookan is thorough and brilliant. His staff is excellent and caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mrs. Sorrell in Anderson, IN – Jun 12, 2017
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Awesome staff, easy to make appts, always a "real person" to answer the phone. Dr. Phookan cares for his patients and does what is within his power to help! Would recommend this practice highly!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Indianapolis, IN – Mar 17, 2017
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Great staff, Dr. Phookan is friendly and does all he can to help. He is very honest and will be sure to tell you if surgery is not a good option for you. Staff cares about their patients and will go out of their way to help you in any way they can!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Indianapolis, IN – Mar 17, 2017
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Please avoid this doctor at all costs. He fitted my mother with a halo and vest and the vest was two sizes too big. This caused her broken neck to carry the full weight of the halo which caused her neck to be in excruciating pain. We were warned by several nurses to switch doctors and to NOT let our mother get under the knife with him. Unfortunately, my mother landed in the ER after a fall and Dr. Phookan was the doctor on call. PLEASE,PLEASE get a different neurosurgeon!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 others found this helpful
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Muncie, IN – Feb 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

The mission of Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine is to be the leader in advancing the health of adults and children with neurosurgical disorders by providing comprehensive, compassionate and superior care in a state-of-the-art environment of healing, teaching and discovery.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Milton Hershey Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Blida / Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Associates In Women's Health PC2525 W University Ave Muncie, IN 47303
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Office250 N Shadeland Ave Indianapolis, IN 46219
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

    2401 W University Ave
    Muncie, IN 47303
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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