Christopher D. Collier, MD - Orthopedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Christopher D. Collier, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Christopher D. Collier, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the management of benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) bone and soft tissue tumors in children and adults. He has particular expertise in:

  • Benign bone and soft tissue tumors
  • Bone and soft tissue sarcomas
  • Surgical management of metastatic bone disease
  • Complex joint- and limb-sparing surgery

He is committed to providing patients the highest quality of care with empathy and compassion. He works with patients and their families, using the best available evidence and techniques, to develop and enact a personalized treatment plan.

Dr. Collier is a native Midwesterner who earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago. After medical school, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. There he was elected as an Emerging Leader for the American Orthopedic Association and was awarded the Carter-Makley Award by his peers for his clinical excellence and leadership. He then completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Collier is a dedicated surgeon-scientist who leads innovative basic science and clinical research to improve outcomes for his patients. He is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery within the Indiana University School of Medicine. He has authored numerous publications, textbook chapters, earned multiple research awards and grants, and presented his research nationally and internationally.

Specialties
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Education
  • School of Medicine: University of Chicago
  • Internship: Case Western Reserve University
  • Residency: Case Western Reserve University
  • Fellowship: University of Chicago
Hospitals & Affiliations
  • IU Health Simon Cancer Center
  • IU Health Medical Group
  • Riley Physicians
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage POS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem HMO
  • Anthem Managed Medicaid Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Anthem Managed Medicaid Hoosier Care Connect
  • Anthem Managed Medicaid Hoosier Healthwise
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem PPO
  • Care Source Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Care Source Hoosier Healthwise
  • Care Source Marketplace
  • Cigna HealthCare HMO
  • Cigna HealthCare PPO
  • Cofinity (Aetna) PPO
  • Cofinity (Aetna) PPOM
  • Encore Combined
  • Encore Health Network
  • Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
  • Humana ChoiceCare
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
  • IU Health Employee Plan
  • IU Health Plans Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect
  • Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise
  • Managed Health Services Marketplace
  • Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage
  • MDWise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan
  • MDWise Excel Hoosier Healthwise
  • Parkview Signature Care EPO
  • Parkview Signature Care PPO
  • United HealthCare Managed Medicaid - Hoosier Care Connect
  • United HealthCare Medicare Advantage HMO
  • United HealthCare Medicare Advantage POS
  • United HealthCare Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Zing Health CSNP
  • Zing Health DSNP
  • Zing Health HMO
  • Zing Health POS
  • Zing Health PPO

Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.

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