John Thomas Kihlken MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
8051 S EMERSON AVE STE 300 INDIANAPOLIS IN, 46237About
Dr. John Kihlken is a physiatrist practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Dr. Kihlken is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kihlken focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Kihlken can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
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