Adult Neurosurgery
John J. DePowell, MD
Spine Surgeon
Dr. John J. DePowell graduated magna cum laude from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his neurosurgical training with the University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery and the Mayfield Clinic. Following his neurosurgical residency, he completed a fellowship in complex spine surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix Arizona. He then joined Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine as a neurosurgeon subspecializing in the treatment of complex spinal disorders.
Dr. DePowell treats patients with all spinal disorders utilizing the latest surgical techniques and instrumentation, with special interests in spinal deformity and degenerative disease. His goal in the treatment of spinal disease is to minimize pain, restore function, and improve quality of life.
Dr. DePowell is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the AANS/CNS Joint Section of Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the Indiana State Medical Association, and the Indianapolis Medical Society.
Dr. DePowell resides in Indianapolis. He greatly enjoys any activity and time spent with his family. He is an avid runner.
Office Locations:
Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine – Carmel
13345 Illinois St.
Carmel, IN 46032
Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine – Fishers
13914 Southeastern Parkway
Suite 301
Fishers, IN 46037
Hospital Locations:
Ascension St. Vincent
2001 W. 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Indiana Spine Hospital
13219 N. Meridian St.
Carmel, IN 46032
Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital
13914 Southeastern Parkway
Fishers, IN 46037
Education:
BA, Biochemistry
Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
2002
MD
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
2006
Residency, Resident Physician
University of Cincinnati, Department of Neurosurgery Cincinnati, OH
2006–2012
Fellowship, Complex Spinal Neurosurgery
Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ
2012–2013
Appointments & Positions:
Clinical Assistant Professor Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2020-present
Licenses & Certification:
ABNS Oral Certification
2016
State of Ohio Medical License
2013–2015
State of Arizona Medical License
2013–2014
State of Indiana Medical License
2013–present
Professional Organizations:
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Alpha Omega Alpha
Honors, Awards, Achievements:
Golden Scalpel Award, Gross Anatomy
University of Cincinnati, Department of Neurosurgery, Cincinnati, OH
2003
Specialties
Top Procedures
Spine Treatments
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