Dr. John Powelson, MD
Dr. John Powelson, MD is a general surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as IU Health West Hospital and IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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550 University Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46202Make an Appointment
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Dr. John Powelson, MD is a general surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as IU Health West Hospital and IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He is accepting new patients.General Surgery
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Boston University
Medical School, 1986
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Learn more about medical license public record check2007 Champion Surgeon (excellence in arteriovenous fistula creation and maintenance), The Renal Network, Inc, ESRD network, 2007
Cum Laude in General Studies, Harvard College, 1980
1991 Resident Teacher of the Year Award, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 1991
Henry J. Bakst Award, Boston University School of Medicine for qualities of personal commitment to individuals in need of care, 1986
Indiana University Board of Trustees Teaching Award (to recognize outstanding teaching)., 2011
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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