Dr. John R. Black M.D., Infectious Disease Specialist
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Dr. John R. Black M.D.

Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease

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1633 North Capitol Avenue Indianapolis Indiana, 46202
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About

John R. Black, MD, is a leading infectious disease specialist with Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. Certified by the renowned American Board of Internal Medicine in infectious disease medicine and internal medicine, Dr. Black is a proud and passionate physician of over 30 years. He has authored over 50 articles, reviews, and medical book chapters; as well as speaking/lecturing around the world. Recognized for is level of expertise, Dr. Black has been interviewed by the local news, has appeared on several PBS programs, and received various teaching awards and grants over the course of his career.

Education and Training

University of North Carolina

Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1977

Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1977

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Infectious Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Infectious DiseaseInternal Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking, Lectures, Teaching -
  • Interviewed on Local News, PBS Programs -

Awards

  • Received Various Teaching Awards and Grants   

Internships

  • University of Florida

Fellowships

  • University of North Carolina (Infectious Disease)

Articles and Publications

  • 45-50 Articles, Reviews, and Book Chapters

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Always Having Passion for Medicine and People

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golfing, Reading

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine, Wall Street Journal

Dr. John R. Black M.D.'s Practice location

1633 North Capitol Avenue -
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
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1633 N CAPITOL AVE -
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
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New patients: 317-962-8851, 317-870-1970
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Dr. John R. Black M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Infectious Disease Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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