Charles G. Kulwin
Expertise in
30
conditions

Dr. Charles G. Kulwin

Neurosurgery
355 W 16th St, Ste 5100, 
Indianapolis, IN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
30
conditions
355 W 16th St, Ste 5100, 
Indianapolis, IN 

Overview

Charles Kulwin, MD, is an independent neurosurgeon at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Kulwin provides surgical care for conditions that affect the brain and spine. He starts by listening to better understand you and your health. Then, Dr. Kulwin creates a surgical care plan that supports your brain, spine and nerve health.

Dr. Kulwin is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy.

Dr. Kulwin is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Kulwin is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in IN

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Columbus Regional Hospital
Ascension St Vincent Kokomo
Hendricks Regional Health
Witham Health Services

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Cigna
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  • PPO
Health Alliance
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Managed Health Services
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
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MDwise
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Goodman Campbell Brain And Spine
355 W 16th St, Ste 5100, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Blinded Pivotal Study In Subjects Undergoing A Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) At One Or Two Levels Using Infuse™ Bone Graft With an Intervertebral Body Fusion Device and Posterior Supplemental Fixation For The Treatment Of Symptomatic Degenerative Disease Of The Lumbosacral Spine
Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Blinded Pivotal Study In Subjects Undergoing A Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) At One Or Two Levels Using Infuse™ Bone Graft With an Intervertebral Body Fusion Device and Posterior Supplemental Fixation For The Treatment Of Symptomatic Degenerative Disease Of The Lumbosacral Spine
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SLIP II Registry: Spinal Laminectomy to Laminectomy With Instrumented Pedicle Screw Fusion for Lumbar Stenosis With Grade I Spondylolisthesis
SLIP II Registry: Spinal Laminectomy to Laminectomy With Instrumented Pedicle Screw Fusion for Lumbar Stenosis With Grade I Spondylolisthesis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
ENRICH: A Multi-center, Randomized, Clinical Trial Comparing Standard Medical Management to Early Surgical Hematoma Evacuation Using Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) in the Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH).
ENRICH: A Multi-center, Randomized, Clinical Trial Comparing Standard Medical Management to Early Surgical Hematoma Evacuation Using Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) in the Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH).
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 10, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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54 Total Publications

Cranioplasty after Craniectomy: Timing and Technique.
Cranioplasty after Craniectomy: Timing and Technique.
Journal: Neurosurgery clinics of North America
Published: April 12, 2026
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While Dr. Charles G. Kulwin is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, and Meningioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

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Yes. Dr. Charles G. Kulwin has published 54 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. You can view a list of Dr. Charles G. Kulwin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Charles G. Kulwin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 317-396-1300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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