Summary

Dr. Samantha Hendren treats colon and rectal cancer and colon cancer, and performs sigmoidoscopy and anoscopy. She has practiced surgery for 30 years and is affiliated with Lieutenant Colonel Charles S Kettles VA Medical Center.

Dr. Hendren earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and sees patients in Indianapolis, Indiana. She speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Hendren 4 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 30 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Yale University School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

IU Health General Surgery - Downtown Indianapolis - IU Health University Hospital

550 University Blvd Ste 1295Indianapolis, IN 46202
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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30 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Indianapolis , INIndianapolis , INIndianapolis , INPittsburgh , PA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: State University of New York Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Mansoura University Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Samantha K Hendren

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management I-SNP
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
  • Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
  • Anthem Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan
  • CareSource Hoosier Healthwise
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Marketplace
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Community Health Network Employee Plan
  • Coventry/First Health
  • Deaconess OneCare
  • Encore
  • Encore Combined
  • Encore Elite
  • Encore Workers Compensation
  • Humana
  • Humana Healthy Horizons Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Medical Specialties

Samantha K Hendren has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Samantha K Hendren has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Contraception
  • Diverticulitis
  • General Surgeon
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Menopause
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Samantha K Hendren holds active and inactive medical licenses in the states of Indiana and Michigan.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Indiana that expires in 2027 and an inactive medical license in the state of Michigan that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Samantha K Hendren's NPI number is 1366479354.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samantha Hendren accepting new patients?
Samantha Hendren is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Samantha Hendren's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Samantha Hendren's office located?
Samantha Hendren's office is located at 550 University Blvd Ste 1295, Indianapolis, IN, 46202.
How can I make an appointment with Samantha Hendren?
You can find contact information for Samantha Hendren here on Vitals.
Does Samantha Hendren accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Samantha Hendren has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Samantha Hendren accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Samantha Hendren accepts on their Vitals profile.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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