Orthopedic Hand Doctor: Robert Falender, MD

Dr. Falander at Ortho Indy South is an excellent hand surgeon. He has performed a hand surgery and treated a wrist fracture and trigger thumb for me. He answers questions, addresses concerns, and describes what to expect from procedures/healing process.

Dr. Falender and his staff at OrthoIndy are amazing! They were all so incredibly nice, professional and helpful. I received the absolute best care from all of them. I appreciate the way I was treated and have full trust in them. I can’t say enough good things about my experience today. A big thank you to Dr. Falender and staff!

I have gone to Dr. Falender for 25 years and he is by far my favorite Doctor ever. He will always take care of you and be so nice to you. He has performed surgery several times and he is fabulous, he knows his stuff, LOVE him!

I was taken to the exam room almost immediately upon arrival. The doctor came in the room within 5 minutes and ordered x-rays. The x-ray tech came in within 2 minutes and escorted me to the x-ray room where he proceeded to take 3 pictures of the area. Once the x-rays we're finished and I was escorted back to the exam room the doctor came back in within 5 minutes and confirmed my suspicion of OA. He discussed with me the options available for my situation and I opted for a noninvasive course of treatment to start with. I was fitted for and given a splint for the area and I will call for further treatment when I can no longer stand the pain. This was probably the best first visit to any doctor I've ever had.

Dr. Falender fixed my thumb after arthritis set in.
He, his staff, from check in, to surgery prep, to casting, to cast removal, all follow ups, were just great. Y found this true with everyone I have encountered at Ortho Indy over the past year after a fall!

Dr Falender is the ONLY ortho dr I will ever again see for my TFCC repairs (wrist surgery to repair holes in the cartilage and tendons with debris removal from a wear and tear syndrome, not a repetitive injury). I had my first surgery with him at 16 (24 years ago), which was rare at that age. It fixed the problems perfectly! At age 24 I needed another TFCC repair on the other wrist and due to insurance I had to choose a different dr whole would agree to do the surgery and ultimately go through three dr.s who would would either deny performing surgery or attempt the surgery before they would approve me seeing Dr Falender as an out of network dr and cover the charges. Two dr.s denied doing the surgery due to lack of knowledge and the third said he would “attempt” it. He attempted and failed miserably! He made matters worse! So, off to Dr. Falender again and he did the same amazing work the second time. I have had zero issues during this time. He is an amazing Dr. and should any issues arise in the future, I will definitely only see him again. I would highly recommend and encourage anyone to see him.
~Highest recommendations from Dr.Falender’s acclaimed TFCC 16 year old poster child!

We had a great experience. Dr. Falender was knowledgeable about the area of injury and his staff was efficient. We arrived early for our appointment and got right in. He was patient with our daughter and answered all of our questions.

My wife recently broke her wrist. We went to the ER that day, where they wouldn't set it but referred us to a sports medicine facility. We begged them to try, but they would not set it. Since it was a holiday, she waited 3days to have someone look at it. They were insistent on surgery to fix it. We didn't like the cost or the risks. So we went to Ortho Indy Southside where we met Dr. Robert Falender. When we walked in the room, her x-rays were on the screen, he came in and reviewed the options. Told us we could try to set it and if the results were not satisfactory, look at other options then. Literally one hour and 15 minutes from the time we walked in the door, her arm was set, we had a plan, a next appointment and we were in the car headed home, all at an affordable price! It was amazing. Turns out they have hours from 8-8 and weekend hours too. If we had only known, we sure wouldn't have taken that trip to the ER! We urge anyone who has a broken appendage of any kind to see them first. Best care and treatment we've ever had and her wrist has healed beautifully. Thank you Dr. Falendar!

I have only have had good experiences with St Vicent Carmel. Today I met Dr Falender, he literally diagnosed me within minutes PLUS fixed my wrist with in minutes. Highly recommend him & St Vicent Carmel

Dr Falender performed my carpal tunnel surgery recently and I had a great experience. The anesthesiologist, along with surgery nurses were super friendly and informative. Thanks all!

Dr. Falender fixed my thumb 8 years ago and is an incredible surgeon. I would absolutely recommend him for anyone with hand or arm issues.

Once I was checked in, I was quickly taken back. Dr. Falendar took his time and answered all my questions. He gave me his card in case I have any further questions.

I love OrthoIndy!! Always a positive experience!!
Dr Falender and his staff are wonderful!!

I got an appointment right away. The process was timely and I got what I needed for the pain I was experiencing

Great place! Crystal and Candance made it very comfortable and pleasant!!

Dr. Falender was amazing and the staff was great!