Orthopedic Surgeons Near Me in Terre Haute, Indiana - Ascension
Orthopedics • Terre Haute, IN
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
1725 N 5th St, Terre Haute, IN 47804
Phone
(812) 242-3005
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/specialty/orthopedic-surgeons/terre-haute--indiana
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.
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FAQs
What is the Orthopedic Surgery department at Union Health Bone & Joint Center located near me in Terre Haute?
Orthopedic Surgery is the specialty focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Specific provider details are listed for Jeremiah E Palmer, MD; Carlos J Belmar, MD; and Kurt R Madsen, DO.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kurt Madsen): 3.4 out of 5 stars (14 reviews)
- WebMD/Healthline (Dr. Stephen Fern): 4.5 to 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 to 36 ratings (Dr. Stephen Fern))
- Vitals (Dr. Stephen Fern): 4.6 out of 5 stars (32 ratings)
Patients praise
- Many patients praise surgeons for being knowledgeable, caring, and providing thorough explanations of procedures
- High satisfaction with surgical outcomes for joint replacements and fracture repairs reported by many patients
- Positive bedside manner and supportive, empathetic staff experiences noted in reviews
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional behavior, including issues with office staff, long wait times, and poor communication
- Isolated reports of negative surgical outcomes or complications requiring revision surgery
- Concerns regarding billing practices and facility cleanliness for certain providers
"Dr. Madsen was very knowledgeable, explained things well, and understood my immediate fear of surgery. Very understanding, caring, and was wonderful."
— Healthgrades review"The office staff to nurses and PAs were very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring about the patient. Dr. Fern is an excellent surgeon! All staff makes you feel relaxed and reassured."
— Healthline review"He is very unprofessional and I have heard hundreds of bad allegations also filed against him for body shaming and not properly taking care of his patients needs."
— Vitals review (Dr. Kurt Madsen)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Jeremiah E Palmer, MD, Orthopedic Surgery | Ascension — Jun 29, 2026
- Dr. Stephen Fern Jr, MD — Mar 31, 2025
- James Fischer, MD, MS | Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center — Sep 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedics clinics in Terre Haute
Orthopedics at Union Health in Terre Haute, IN - Organization: Union Health, a nonprofit healthcare system serving west central Indiana and eastern Illinois, headquartered in Terre Haute. - Focus: Orthopedic services as part of a broad range of medical care (primary care, heart health, cancer care, women’s health, pediatrics, imaging, therapy, etc.). - Location: Terre Haute, Indiana, with strong ties to Union Hospital and its network in the Wabash Valley. - Facilities: Orthopedic service line within Union Health’s Terre Haute campuses; accessible via the main Terre Haute locations (1606 N. 7th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47804). - About: Part of Union Hospital’s broader mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care; nonprofit status with a significant regional footprint. - Contact: Main hospital/organization line available for orthopedic referrals and appointments. If you’re seeking orthopedic care specifically in Terre Haute, Union Health offers orthopedic services within its Terre Haute facilities as part of its comprehensive, nonprofit health system.
Indiana Orthopedic Institute (IOI) is a private medical practice specializing in advanced orthopedic care, with a focus on hip and knee replacement and broader musculoskeletal services. While the company highlights its flagship center in Noblesville, Indiana, IOI positions itself as a state-wide provider offering total hip/knee replacements (including partial and revision), shoulder replacements (including reverse), outpatient joint replacement, and computer-assisted surgery, along with care for hand, elbow, shoulder, foot, ankle, and fractures. The organization emphasizes value-based care and has multiple contact numbers and a LinkedIn presence. The provided search reference indicates IOI operates primarily from Noblesville, Indiana, with services spanning Indiana and the Midwest, but there is no explicit Terre Haute location listed in the extract. If you need Terre Haute-specific availability, please confirm if there is or isn’t a Terre Haute site or contact the IOI offices for regional scheduling.
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