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Dr. John Gillen II, MD

Dr. John Gillen II, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. John Gillen II, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Topeka, KS. Dr. Gillen II has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He is affiliated with University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

6001 SW 6th Ave Ste 200 Topeka, KS 66615

Make an Appointment

(785) 233-7491

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gillen II is affiliated with University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis Topeka, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gillen II 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
    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Gillen II's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gillen II

4.1

34 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
18%
18%

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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Kelly – Mar 30, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Maryellen – Jan 08, 2025
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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
Helpful
May 09, 2023
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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
Helpful
Apr 21, 2023
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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
Karel Ramsey – Mar 03, 2023
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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
Aurora Cowing – Oct 11, 2022
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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
Outstanding Robo Arm Surgery! – Aug 31, 2022
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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
Helpful
Kathty – Jul 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
janey eaton – May 27, 2022
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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
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Jacquelin Gengler – Feb 15, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Charles Long in Butler, MO – Oct 17, 2018
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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
Helpful
A Krallman in Butler, MO – Oct 16, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Raymore – Mar 10, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Totallydisrespected in Olathe, KS – Mar 18, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Gillen II, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Topeka, KS. Dr. Gillen II has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He is affiliated with University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Missouri-kansas City

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Kentucky Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Tallgrass Orthopedic and Sports Medicine6001 SW 6th Ave Ste 200 Topeka, KS 66615
1

Practice

Grandview Health Care Clinic LLC900 Main St Grandview, MO 64030
2
University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus1700 SW 7th St Topeka, KS 66606
3

Practice

Topeka Physician Group LLC1101 SW 29th St Topeka, KS 66611
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis

    1700 SW 7th St
    Topeka, KS 66606
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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