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Dr. Karsten Fryburg, MD

Dr. Karsten Fryburg, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Karsten Fryburg, MD is a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN. He is affiliated with medical facilities Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Franciscan Health Mooresville. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 300 Indianapolis, IN 46237

Make an Appointment

(317) 851-2663

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Fryburg is affiliated with Franciscan Health Mooresville Mooresville, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Fryburg is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fryburg specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Fryburg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fryburg

4.5

35 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
83%
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4 Star
6%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
11%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Elisabeth Flake – Feb 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas J Cromwell – Jul 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Great Doctor! – Jul 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steve Spencer – May 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 09, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
From Terre Haute – Feb 04, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
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Cindy S. – Jan 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cynthia Buscher (STORMY) – Jan 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Bonita Blessing-Moore – Oct 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Ann Hightshue – Aug 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Scott Bland – Jun 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 14, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Twyla in SPENCER, IN – Aug 20, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carol in Greenwood, IN – Feb 16, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Peggy Hinds in Franklin, Indiana – Aug 24, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jacki Baker in Martinsville, IN – Mar 17, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in a teamwork approach to care in which the patients and physician work together to achieve the best possible outcomes.

biography

Dr. Karsten Fryburg joined Goodman Campbell in 2020. He was born and raised in Germany and attended Hannover Medical School and the University of California San Diego for medical training before coming to the US. He did his residency at Medical...read more

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Neurosurgery, University Of Arizona Medical Center Tucson, Az

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Neurosurgery, Medical College Of Georgia Augusta, Ga

    Residency Hospital

  • Hannover Medical School Hannover, Germany

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Fryburg is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 300 Indianapolis, IN 46237
    1
    Franciscan Health Mooresville1201 Hadley Rd Mooresville, IN 46158
    2

    Practice

    Office555 E County Line Rd Ste 202 Greenwood, IN 46143
    3
    Unavail13345 Illinois St Carmel, IN 46032
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Franciscan Health Mooresville

      1201 Hadley Rd
      Mooresville, IN 46158
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Franciscan Health Indianapolis

      8111 S Emerson Ave
      Indianapolis, IN 46237
      Recipient of 42
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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