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Karsten Fliegner, MD

Karsten Fliegner, MD

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Surgery, Cardiovascular

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Primary Contact

(248) 858-3850
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Primary Contact
(248) 858-3850

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • Surgery, Cardiovascular

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - Oakland Campus

44555 Woodward Ave
Suite 506
Pontiac , MI 48341

Trinity Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - Oakland Campus

About

Karsten Fliegner, MD, PhD is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Fliegner is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. He has special interest in adult heart surgery, coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, surgery for atrial fibrillation ablation, robotic lung cancer surgery and thoracoscopic surgery.

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Aetna (Medicare Advantage)
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health of Michigan
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS Michigan (Medicare Advantage)
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • BlueCross Blue Shield Michigan
  • Cofinity
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Community Care
  • Community Care Associates
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Health Alliance Plan of Michigan
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicaid Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Medicare Michigan
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan Network
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Priority Health Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare Michigan
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • Tricare Prime Remote
  • Trinity Health
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Michigan
  • University of Michigan Health Plan
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
  • Veterans Choice Program
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Conditions Treated

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Education & Certifications

Education

Internship:
Yale-New Haven Hospital of St. Raphael

Medical School:
New York University School of Medicine

Fellowship:
Yale-New Haven Hospital of St. Raphael

Fellowship:
Washington University in St. Louis

Residency:
Yale-New Haven Hospital of St. Raphael

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(27 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

22 Reviews

09/16/2024

Answered questions thoroughly

08/09/2024

he cares he has a sense of urgensy

08/07/2024

I loved him

07/31/2024

The doctor was thorough and answered all my questions

07/03/2024

Was very well pleased.

06/18/2024

felt very confident

03/13/2024

Very patient

02/21/2024

He made us feel comfortable & confident with him as a surgeon.

08/10/2022

I couldn't be happier with the care I have received at St Joes.

07/05/2022

Good job.

05/12/2022

Easy to set up appt. Surgeon was actually early. Answered all question and explained plan going forward.

05/05/2022

Excellent.

05/05/2022

Was good!

04/21/2022

Good.

04/18/2022

My 1st visit w/ Dr. Fliegner (referral) was excellent - Highly recommended.

02/04/2022

Very helpful on making me feel comfortable.

12/30/2021

Made me feel I was in good hands.

12/17/2021

Wonderful doctor and team.

12/14/2021

I loved my doctors & there staff. They all care about me and my illness.

08/25/2021

Kind, caring staff & physician. Informative. Thanks to all.

08/05/2021

He was informative and pleasant.

07/22/2021

Very well informed. Explained surgery - recovery period.
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