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IU Health Physicians
Carmel, IN
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IU Health Physicians
Fishers, IN
IU Health Physicians
Avon, IN
Office
Carmel, IN
IU Health Physicians
Indianapolis, IN
Office
Fishers, IN
About
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I am a Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the treatment of athletes of all ages. I am Board Certified and have achieved the distinction of the certificate of added qualification for Sports Medicine. I specialize in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. I am located in Indiana in Indianapolis, Carmel, Avon, and Fishers.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Doctor Q&A
10 Answers
6 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Klitzmananswered
Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Unstable Shoulder: An unstable shoulder can be treated with surgery or rehabilitation. The first thing to determine is whether or not something is torn in the shoulder c... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Klitzmananswered
Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Multiple options: ACL's are most commonly reconstructed today. There has not been a lot of success with repairing the torn ligament. Most commonly reconstructions are d... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Klitzmananswered
Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Meniscus Surgery: Meniscus surgery is usually done arthroscopically, meaning that small portals are used to enter the knee. The knee is filled with fluid. Small instrum... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Klitzmananswered
Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Therapy: Depending on the severity of the disease some of the nonsurgical options include anti-inflammatory medicines, steroid injections, and physical therapy... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Hamstring: If it is still hurting 6 weeks after the injury i would suggest having it looked at. If it is a hamstring injury is in the muscle, they usually do we... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Klitzmananswered
Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Several hours: Most of my patients get a femoral nerve block for their acl reconstruction. They usually last 8-12 hours. I have had patients say that it only lasted ... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Klitzmananswered
Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Rotator cuff surgery: Rotator cuff surgery can be painful. It can be done in a few different ways. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is usually a bit less painful than an o... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Klitzmananswered
Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Shoulder Arthroscopy: It depends what the shoulder arthroscopy is treating. Some shoulder issues can be treated without surgery by doing therapy and or injections. Some s... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Klitzmananswered
Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Lateral meniscus : It really depends on the type of meniscus tear and the symptoms you are experiencing. For a small meniscus tear that does not cause pain, you do not n... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Klitzmananswered
Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Meniscus Injury: You do not necessarily have to be on crutches with a torn meniscus. Meniscus tears come in several shapes and sizes. Many people have a torn meniscus ... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Dec 2, 2012
I endorse this doctor completely. Excellent clinician and bedside manner. Offers surgery only when it's appropriate and the best option, which is not always the case in his specialty. Excellent ski...Read More
Dec 2, 2012
Rob takes great care of his patients whether they are professional, recreational, or school-age athletes. He is very focused on their rehabilitation and return to activity. He is an excellent arthrosc...Read More
Dr. Robert Meneghini
Dec 2, 2012
I endorse this doctor. Dr. Klitzman takes exceptional care of all of his patients. Whether the recreational or professional athlete, his expert care will return them to sport safely and quickly.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Graduated 2003MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Oklahoma
Graduated 1999MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, OK
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Awards
The Stephen Eisner Scholarship, The University of Oklahoma School of Medicine
Phi Beta Kappa, The University of Oklahoma
Summa Cum Laude, The University of Oklahoma
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Publications
Suture-Button vs. Screw Fixation of the Syndesmosis
Suture-Button vs. Screw Fixation of the Syndesmosis
Pitching Pain in the Elbow
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