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Luke P. Fife, MD

IU Health

General Surgery | Colon & Rectal Surgery | Trauma | Gastroenterology - Hepatology

4.4 out of 5 stars (138 ratings)
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Biography

Dr. Luke P. Fife, MD is a board certified general surgeon with a broad base of expertise ranging from simple skin procedures to complex abdominal operations. He provides emergency general surgery and trauma care. He also provides minimally invasive and robotic approaches to common abdominal operations. His most common operations are:

  • Hernia repair
  • Gallbladder removal
  • Appendix removal

He does surgical treatment for cancer patients including skin, breast and colon cancers as well as ports for chemotherapy access. 

Fife received his medical degree from the University of Louisville and his General Surgery residency at the University of South Alabama. He was board certified with the American College of Surgeons in 2016.

He enjoys teaching medical students at IU Health. Additionally, he volunteers with PAACS, a non-profit medical organization that trains African physicians as surgeons to care for the poor and the sick.

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Specialties & Details

Specialties:

General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Trauma, Gastroenterology - Hepatology

Conditions & Treatments:

Emergency General Surgery, Trauma Care, Mininmally Invasive & Robotic Approaches for Abdominal Procedures, Gallbladder Removal, Surgical Treatment for Cancer Including Skin, Breast, Colon, Ports for Chemotherapy Access, Colonoscopy/EGD, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs, Open Hernia Repairs, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, I and D, Wound Debridement, Hemorrhoidectomy, Pilonidal Cyst Excision, Lesion or Skin Biopsy, Colonoscopy, EGD

Education

Undergraduate:

Transylvania University, Lexington, KY

School of Medicine:

University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY

Residency:

University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, AL

Hospitals & Affiliations

Hospital Privileges:

IU Health Ball Memorial, IU Health Bedford, IU Health Bedford, IU Health Bloomington, IU Health Methodist/IU Health University, IU Health Morgan, IU Health Paoli

Physician Group:

IU Health Medical Group

Research

Research Publications
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Ratings & Reviews

Overall Provider Rating

4.4 out of 5 stars (138 ratings)

Patients' feedback on the following attributes:

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December 28, 2024

Overall happy

December 17, 2024

Easy to schedule and see Dr. Fife.

November 30, 2024

Needing gallbladder surgery. Everything explained very well.

November 29, 2024

I was feeling very stressed about a health situation and the doctor and nurses made me feel peaceful with their kind attitude toward me. I left feeling like that I was in the presence of Angels! 

November 23, 2024

very efficient, friendly, and made me feel comfortable. didn't have to ask for a chaperone, one was provided

November 7, 2024

The great concern and excellent service.

September 17, 2024

He did a great job, that is why

September 6, 2024

Everything was awesome

August 28, 2024

I already explained in my previous answer.

August 6, 2024

Great care, and nice people.