Orthopedic Surgeons Near Me in Terre Haute, Indiana - Ascension

Orthopedics • Terre Haute, IN

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Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

1725 N 5th St, Terre Haute, IN 47804

Phone

(812) 242-3005

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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.

Services Offered

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Team

Jeremiah E Palmer, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon
Carlos J Belmar, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon
Kurt R Madsen, DO — Orthopedic Surgeon

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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].

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