About

John E. Harpring, M.D., is board certified in neurological surgery and specializes in neurosurgery and spine surgery. Training: • Medical Education: Doctor of Medicine - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (1989) • Internship: General Surgery - University of Louisville Hospital (1990) • Residency: Neurological Surgery - Norton Hospital (1996)

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Expertise

Education

  • Norton Hospital

    Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1996

  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 1989

  • University of Louisville Hospital

    Internship, General Surgery, 1990


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.30 out of 5 4.3 of 5 stars — 159 Ratings, 30 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

provider listened carefully 4.40 out of 5 (4.4)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.40 out of 5 (4.4)
provider knew important medical history 4.50 out of 5 (4.5)
provider showed concern 4.10 out of 5 (4.1)
provider spent enough time with you 4.30 out of 5 (4.3)
provider rating 4.50 out of 5 (4.5)
provider explained things clearly 4.20 out of 5 (4.2)
likelihood of recommending this provider 4.00 out of 5 (4.0)
provider included you in decisions 4.20 out of 5 (4.2)
provider showed respect for what you said 4.60 out of 5 (4.6)
provider discussed treatment options 4.10 out of 5 (4.1)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/20/2026

I very happy with my DR: Harpring John E, He is very kind and nice.always ask me how I'm doing and how feel each time I seeing him.he is the best Doctor & doing excellent job

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/09/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/03/2026

Very impressed.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/12/2026

Dr. Harpring is the most dedicated and competent medical professional I've encountered. He followed through to find all the facts possible. I trust him implicitly. I would recommend this Doctor and any practice he associates with, without hesitation.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/30/2026

He great he took great care of me

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/29/2026

Dr. Harpring and the medical team were very courteous and professional.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/26/2026

Elizabeth Venegas attended the appointment along with Dr. Harping. Mrs. Venegas was very informative, took the time to explain everything and listen to questions. She even followed up later with an answer to a prescription medication question we had.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/24/2026

Dr. Harpring did an amazing job on my first back fusion 4 years ago and I trust him completely to do my second.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/16/2026

Didn't mind the wait. But the chairs in the waiting room need an upgrade. Especially for those with back issues bb

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/16/2026

They all are very nice and respectful. Rebecca is a very sweet person who works for Dr. Harparing and I like her a lot she is very nice sweet person.

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/18/2025

Good provider, and explain to me about my lower back and the procedure they where going to perform when I have the surgery

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/18/2025

I liked him

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/11/2025

Dr Harpring is beyond excellent

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/07/2025

Friendly and helpful staff very accommodating!

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/06/2025

Very pleasant and interested in my condition

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/01/2025

I have had 2 surgeries under Dr. Harpring very satisfied with both. Highly recommend him!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/01/2025

I have always found the doctor and staff largely curious and helpful.

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/17/2025

Excellent bedside manner, very nice to talk with. Yesterday was a very busy day.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/05/2025

They are the best team of doctors I could have

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/04/2025

The Dr was very nice and answered all my and my husbands questions.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/03/2025

Second situation to need his services. Lie him a lot . Very professional , analytical and responsive

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/02/2025

Just he is great

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/25/2025

Very good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/19/2025

Everyone was so pleasant. Rebecca very nice and personable. Physician also very personable and put me at ease.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/11/2025

Very good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/27/2025

Everyone was very friendly and professional.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/22/2025

Very efficient staff

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/11/2025

They were all so nice and helpful to me. If needed I would definitely go back to them.

3.00 out of 5 3.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/07/2025

The doctor did his job correctly

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/03/2025

None got in earlier than appointment!


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  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
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  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
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  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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