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Dr. Michael Cross, MD

Dr. Michael Cross, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Cross, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Franciscan Health Lafayette East and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

8450 Northwest Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46278
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(317) 802-2000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cross is affiliated with Hendricks Regional Health Danville, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cross specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Cross' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cross

4.3

42 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dec 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Edwin – Oct 28, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Israel tyrnauer – Jun 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ross Ellis – Mar 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Sigmund – Sep 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 12, 2021
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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
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Santina – Apr 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Alan Dworkin – Jun 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 08, 2019
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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
Magdalena Kozlowski in Amityville , NY – Jun 04, 2019
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Kevin A in NYC, NY – Feb 11, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Salamatu Jibril in Mount Vernon, NY – Oct 24, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 04, 2018
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dobbs Ferry NY – Mar 30, 2018
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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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hawsie Nash in Washington, DC – May 07, 2017
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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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna in Jackson, NJ – May 03, 2017
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Leonard Khazan in NJ – Mar 15, 2017
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Phillip J. in New York, NY – Jan 01, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
James McGuirk in Freehold, NJ – Nov 22, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
James Brandow in Brooklyn New York, NY – Jul 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Cross, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Franciscan Health Lafayette...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 2006

  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

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Locations

Practice

Northwest Surgery Center LLC8450 Northwest Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46278
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Practice

Unity Healthcare LLC1411 S Creasy Ln Ste 120 Lafayette, IN 47905
2

Practice

Hospital for Special Surgery535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
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Office9070 E 56th St Brownsburg, IN 46112
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hendricks Regional Health

    1000 E Main St
    Danville, IN 46122
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    View all awards

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

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

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Franciscan Health Lafayette East

    1701 S Creasy Ln
    Lafayette, IN 47905
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis

    2001 W 86th St
    Indianapolis, IN 46260
    Recipient of 6
    hospital 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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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