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Robert G. Klitzman, MD

Sports Medicine Surgeon

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Specialty

Sports Medicine

Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Board Certified 2013

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

Board Certified 2014

Medical School

The University of Oklahoma

2003

Internship

Northwestern University Fienberg School of Medicine

2004

Meet Dr. Klitzman

Dr. Klitzman joined Ortho NorthEast (ONE) in 2025 as a member of the SportONE team. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, with a clinical focus on ACL reconstruction, meniscus injuries, and cartilage restoration in the knee. For shoulder conditions, his expertise includes rotator cuff and labral repairs, as well as surgical treatment for instability and impingement.

With extensive experience in sports medicine, Dr. Klitzman has worked alongside elite athletic organizations throughout his career. His background includes an internship with the Chicago Bulls, and serving as a manager for the University of Oklahoma Men’s Basketball team. He trained with team physicians for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Chicago Fire, and Northwestern University, and served as Assistant Team Physician for the Houston Astros, Houston Texans, Houston Dynamo, and the University of Houston. He has also been a team physician for the University of Oklahoma Rugby Team and the Oklahoma City Redhawks.

Since 2011, Dr. Klitzman has worked as an Orthopaedic Consultant for IU Health Physicians and Riley Sports Medicine, providing care for multiple collegiate and high school programs in the Indianapolis area.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Klitzman is an avid runner and has completed several marathons. He enjoys spending time with his family and coaching his children’s cross country, track, baseball, and basketball teams.

Residency

Northwestern University Fienberg School of Medicine

2008

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine

2009

Dr. Klitzman's
Areas of Expertise

ACL Reconstruction

Knee Arthroscopy

Knee Instability

Labrum Repair

Meniscus Repair

Rotator Cuff Repair

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder Instability

Locations

Dr. Klitzman is available to see patients at the following locations:

14535 Hazel Dell Parkway #B, Suite 100

Carmel, IN 46033

260-266-4005

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