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Dr. George Kolettis, MD

Dr. George Kolettis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. George Kolettis, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital and Parkview Bryan Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 96 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (96 reviews)

Practice

7601 W Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kolettis is affiliated with Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Angola, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kolettis specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Kolettis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kolettis

4.8
96 ratings, 69 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Total knee arthroplasty
Great Dr and team! Love the email daily contact and quick answers to concerns. Highly recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jan – Oct 07, 2022
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Gets it right!
Dr. Kolettis did both of my husband's knee replacement when Dr. Manalo refused bc of my weight. Very skilled, thoughtful, and followed up in the evening after he had been released. After the second surgery he came in on a Sunday to check on him and made sure his care was outstanding. Joe is very good also, as is his entire treatment staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Patrick Kelly – Sep 28, 2022
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Knees
Everything went smoothly except I wanted to go to rehab and they refused to let me
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Tena Wilkinson – Jul 11, 2022
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No!!
No I would not recommend this surgeon unless you want to live the rest of your life limping and having one leg longer than the other one. I’ve developed back pain, both legs are in pain from not being able to level them out to get a steady gait. The PA flippantly told me to use a heel lift, it’s much more complicated than that. It’s off so much that I’m having trouble finding the right heel lifts or insoles to compensate for the longer leg. My foot pushes to the front of my shoe so much I have pain in the toes and the ball of my foot. I’m having pain in both of my legs, the stretching of muscles and whatever is causing the pain. I only saw this doctor 2 times. Once at the initial appointment to schedule my surgery and the second time was the surgery day. NO I do not recommend this doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Gimpy limpy – Jun 20, 2022
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Knee surgery went well. The day after surgery was fine until day later, had then had much discomfort. But, each day you get to start feeling some improvement and with therapy it does get better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Debra Leighty – Feb 15, 2022
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Knee Surgery
I visited Dr. Kolettis regarding pain in my knee. After an MRI, it was determined that I had a torn meniscus. Recently had the surgery and doing much better. The entire staff is kind and considerate, and the wait times have been excellent. Would definitely recommend FW Ortho.
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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Cathy – Feb 07, 2022
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Excellent care and prompt follow up to questions & concern. Dr. Kolettis physicians assistant is also excellent!
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
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Dec 28, 2021
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I am a new patient and needed surgery and he took good care of me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Kathleen Clark – Oct 18, 2021
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Very caring team. He was the only one that would do my knee replacement due to me being overweight. I’m 2 weeks postop, walking well and am glad I found him! Daily check ins via email is genius. Can’t wait till the next knee is done!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Amy McMullen – Aug 15, 2021
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Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, reassuring
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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James Schmidt – Jul 21, 2021
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Very thorough and willing to discuss any concerns I had with procedure. All staff involved with my care were kind and professional. Has been a positive experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Patrick Melanson – Jul 02, 2021
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Dr Kolettis is a straight shooter and tells you what you need to hear. He has a great bedside manner and I would refer anyone I know to him. His PA Joe is just as good to work with. My experiences with Dr Kolettis have not been typical. He did a partial knee on my husband 7 years ago and I had a knee revision for a loose lower component 2 weeks ago. He’s been thorough on everything we have needed to know.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Babette Wessel-Messer – Jun 28, 2021
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All my visits was quick but I left with all my questions answered. The staff was very polite and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Inez Lowr – Jun 12, 2021
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I appreciate the kind professionalism that both Dr. Kolettis and Joseph Compton exhibit. Both are very encouraging and forward health speaking. The selection for these professionals was excellent.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Kenneth Evans – Mar 19, 2021
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I had my left knee replaced by Dr. Kolettis on November 11. I was home the same day. Everything went very well. Completed physical therapy in 8 weeks. I was going to wait until next fall to get the right knee replaced but everything went so well I decided to get my right knee replaced 3 months after the left knee surgery. So on February 16 I had the right knee replaced. Once again I was home the same day. Things continue to improve. Two weeks after surgery and I have 120 degrees of flex. Therapist said I'm ahead of schedule. I highly recommend Dr. Kolettis and his team at FWO.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Tom Harris – Mar 02, 2021
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Dr. Kolettis is wonderful. Would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Feb 05, 2021
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Staff very friendly. Dr. Kolettis explains the injury very well. He even called back past office hours to check on me.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Yolanda Sanders – Feb 03, 2021
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Very thorough about what needs to be done and how we are going to get there. A second Dr said that there was no infection growing and the knee could be put back in right away. Dr Koleittis wanted to keep on the same plan that we started with and not cut corners. Working out well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dale Baldwin – Dec 31, 2020
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I elected to have both knees totally replaced and Dr Kolettis performed surgery on my left knee August 14th The procedure went so well that we replaced the right knee 11 weeks later Both procedures were performed using Robotic Joint Replacement I highly recommend this option and also urge anyone who elects to have this life changing procedure to utilize ice application for pain management Thank you Dr Kolettis...for helping me to get my life back God Bless
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ron Ballard – Nov 13, 2020
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Yes, I would. They sure stay on top of things, by checking in with me daily, with any concerns, reminders, or questions that I might have.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jim – Nov 06, 2020
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About Me

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Dr. George Kolettis, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lutheran Health...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Indiana University / Bloomington

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Ft. Wayne Orthopedics LLC7601 W Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cameron Memorial Community Hospital

    416 E Maumee St
    Angola, IN 46703
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    13% higher than the national average

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  • Parkview Wabash Hospital

    10 John Kissinger Dr
    Wabash, IN 46992

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

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

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center

    11109 Parkview Plaza Dr
    Fort Wayne, IN 46845
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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