Orthopedic Surgeons · Indiana · October 2026
Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Indiana (October 2026)
Dr. Paul Perry ranks first with a score of 89.8: 5.0 stars from 703 Google reviews; 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Michael Berend ranks second with a score of 89.1: 5.0 stars from 375 Google reviews; 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Randall Norris ranks third with a score of 87.4: 5.0 stars from 145 Google reviews; 47 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Paul Perry, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 703 Google reviews
Score 89.8 · 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Michael Berend, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 375 Google reviews
Score 89.1 · 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Randall Norris, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 145 Google reviews
Score 87.4 · 47 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Steven Herbst, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 141 Google reviews
Score 87.3 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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James Friedlander, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 119 Google reviews
Score 86.9 · 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Kosmas Kayes, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 111 Google reviews
Score 86.8 · 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Douglas Lowery, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 307 Google reviews
Score 86.7 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Timothy Weber, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 103 Google reviews
Score 86.6 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Douglas Federle, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 253 Google reviews
Score 86.4 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Thomas Mathews, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 89 Google reviews
Score 86.2 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
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| 1 | Paul Perry, MD | Evansville | 89.8 | 5.0 | 703 | 38 |
| 2 | Michael Berend, MD | Indianapolis | 89.1 | 5.0 | 375 | 34 |
| 3 | Randall Norris, MD | Jasper | 87.4 | 5.0 | 145 | 47 |
| 4 | Steven Herbst, MD | Muncie | 87.3 | 5.0 | 141 | 30 |
| 5 | James Friedlander, MD | Franklin | 86.9 | 5.0 | 119 | 34 |
| 6 | Kosmas Kayes, MD | Indianapolis | 86.8 | 5.0 | 111 | 36 |
| 7 | Douglas Lowery, MD | Newburgh | 86.7 | 5.0 | 307 | 28 |
| 8 | Timothy Weber, MD | Indianapolis | 86.6 | 5.0 | 103 | 37 |
| 9 | Douglas Federle, MD | Columbus | 86.4 | 5.0 | 253 | 28 |
| 10 | Thomas Mathews, MD | New Castle | 86.2 | 5.0 | 89 | 37 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked orthopedic surgeon in Indiana?
Paul Perry, MD in Evansville, with a BestDocs score of 89.8 (5.0 stars from 703 Google reviews; 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many orthopedic surgeons in Indiana have online booking?
65 of the 229 ranked orthopedic surgeons in Indiana offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these orthopedic surgeons ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.