Robert B. Sloan, Jr., MD
Spine Surgery
Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
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Locations
- Community Physician Network, Neurosurgical Care
- 1400 North Ritter Avenue, Suite 479, Indianapolis, IN 46219
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- phone: 317-355-1470
- fax: 317-355-1475
Expertise
Education
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Board CertificationIU School of Medicine
Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2006Indiana University Health
Internship, General Surgery, 2001Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical School, Medicine, MD, 2000Ratings & Comments
4.7 of 5 stars
Provider Rating (102 reviews, 41 comments)All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Community Health Network patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Community Health Network are displayed and reviews are anonymous to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
He is one of those doctors that will listen to you and and advise you how to take your next step for your second opinion he does do a thorough check and I like that about him also
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr Sloan is Fabulous in every way!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
He was aware of my concern and was ready to move forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
Great bedside manner. Listened and easy to talk to and genuinely concerned about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
Just seen once I’m sure he’s a great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2024
Great job helping gave me the strength to stay positive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2024
He is real smart at his job,and he beat around the bush when it comes to his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2024
Professional and honest medical opinions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2024
Resolving the issues quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2024
Well knowledge in his expertise and he came to the waiting area personally to greet my Wife and I.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2024
Dr. Sloan took time with me to understand my pain and also to explain his thoughts on a plan of action for my issue.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2023
Only had a limited interaction with Dr Sloan due to the fact that I was scheduling surgery. I wish there was an option to do this visit with a video chat. I drove 3 hours for a 5 minute conversation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2023
He’s awesome very kind and down to earth
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2023
Very nice and professional and to the point.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2023
Dr. Sloan was the the consummate professional, but was friendly and took the time to answer all my questions- very impressive.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2023
Is he tired of having me as his patient?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2023
He is very precise and pleasant
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2023
Dr Sloan is a great doctor knows what he’s doing knows what needs to be done but does not listen to the patient. I’m with a patient says is wrong and how they feel he comes in and tells you what he believes is wrong and does what he thinks needs to be done does not give the patient Room or time to say what how they feel and what they think it wrong and then back out the door he goes not listening to what the patient really has to say. He might listen for a few minutes, but that as far as it goes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
Dr Sloan was very helpful and explained how to handle my situation.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2023
Perhaps I was interrupting something because he only talked with me for about 10 minutes. I felt rushed as if I was wasting his time since I was not a good candidate for surgery.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2023
The doctor is polite and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2023
This is the 2nd surgery I've had with Dr. Sloan this year with extremely good results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2023
Dr Sloan is a nice doctor. He comes out into the office and greets you and takes you back to the room and ask you about your specific illness and what is wrong and then explain to you what he thinks needs to be done he get you in and out of the office quick. There’s hardly no wait at his office in the waiting room or back in the room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2023
He's an amazing surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2023
Very caring and made everything understandable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2023
Dr Sloan is a very good doctor very caring and seams to know his job very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2023
He was patient and very relatable. Answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2023
Dr. Sloan is amazing!! A very special doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2023
I feel like Dr. Sloan was thorough in looking into my needs to treat my back issues and I feel confident that he has a route of treatment that is best for me to have a good outcome. I look forward to being pain-free. His explanation was very clear and I feel like I understand exactly what is causing my pain and how he will be doing what is necessary to cause that pain to stop.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2023
I love the way he makes me feel 😌, also he understood me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2023
I like Dr Sloan a lot taking good care of me and then honest and done one surgery and is doing another one I trust him thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2023
Dr. Sloane is professional and respectful to me. He listens carefully, consults the images and his Physician Assistant to help analyze the problems. I am completely satisfied with his care.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2023
Dismissive, totally dismissive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2023
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2023
He very nice guy
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2023
Dr Sloan answered my questions and he spent the time that was need for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2023
Makes you feel genuine concern and care for my conditions. Will defineately return if needed for my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2023
He is very reassuring and made me feel at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2023
Dr. Sloan is extremely personable. Not only did I feel very comfortable with him, he very much took the time to discuss my care. Never did I feel pressured to make a decision I wasn’t fully comfortable with. I really felt like we were on the same page!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2023
Dr. Sloan was professional, knowledgeable, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2022
Explained procedure in a manner easily understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2022
Very good service and communication
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2022
He didnt have any compassion for me while I was crying so upset that I could barely speak. He didnt explain anything to me just said I dont need surgery and we've done everything I'll send you to EMG! So I just felt he didnt care and I was wasting his time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2022
Listens carefully. Seeks solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2022
He was direct and had plenty of options to help me get the bottom of my injutu
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2022
Friendly explanation of what the surgery is about was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2022
We have complete confidence in Dr. Sloan and are so grateful for his skill, knowedge and willingness to explain information to me and my family. We are thankful for him doing my surgery of a cranial shunt. I completely trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2022
Dr Sloan has a very good bedside manner, and a overall good person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2022
Very nice and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2022
Listens, down to earth.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2022
Professional, focused and concerned with my pain and a plan as to what to do next. Makes sure I understand what is going on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2022
Doctor Sloan appears to use time very wisely, both his and yours.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2022
Dr. Sloan and his staff treat everyone with dignity and respect. Dr. Sloan took the time to answer all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2022
At this first meeting with Dr Sloan he was personable and patient as he answered questions about my current neurological issues. He provided me with guidance and options and arranged for the diagnostic testing he felt was necessary before talking in detail about possible surgery. I am highly confident in his abilities and look forward to discussing more options at a follow up visit after the diagnostic procedures are performed. Highly recommended physician who I'm sure can help me choose the best path forward and successfully perform any surgery needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2022
Awesome bedside manor and as well in the office. Kind and caring very down to earth.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2022
Dr. Sloan provided clear, direct and easy to understand information. He explained details of my condition and walked me through my MRI results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2022
Dr. Sloan found a herniated disc on a previous MRI image that had not been found by another Community Spine Surgeon and his partners. He said he could fix this with a 30 minute surgery. I'm hoping that the MRI he ordered confirms this finding and my 16 months of nerve pain will be over soon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2022
As I stated before. Doctor Sloan is an excellent Neuro Surgeon. He is very kind, pleasant and listens. He really cares. He is a blessing.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2022
I do believe that Dr. Sloan must be a very conscientious and good surgeon and that he cares about the well-being of his patients, because he has had the opportunity to do surgery on me but doesn’t want to do it yet, as he feels that my condition does not yet warrant it. To me THAT is a good surgeon and it proves he is not in it for the money, which some of them are.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2022
I Love Dr. Sloan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2022
He went over everything with me and answered my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2022
He listens to everything that I tell him his very respectful honest in most gave his best advice with everything that I have going on with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2022
He listened to my concern and answered all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2022
He is very knowledgeable,trustworthy and honest. He knows what he’s doing! Honestly I know he’s looking out for my health and well being. His staff is awesome also!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2022
Easy to talk with and answers and explains his thoughts
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2022
This was my first visit. I was surprised when it was Dr. Sloan himself who opened the door to call us back. This immediately made a great impression and his personable manner quickly put me at ease. I found the consultation most profitable, instilling confidence in the doctor's advice and guidance. I have no hesitation returning to Dr. Sloan if the need arises in the future.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2022
Nice. I could have used more explanation of test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2022
Seemed concerned and wanted to do only good for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2022
Yes Dr.Sloan was very caring about my condition. I am very grateful.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2022
We are just getting started so?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2022
Dr Sloan is very helpful & take time to explain the problem and solution. He is direct & easy to trust . Most importantly he makes you feel safe & that he will do his best to help solve the problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2022
Knowledgeable & highly rated Neurosurgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2022
VERY PROFESSIONAL
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2022
He came out his self to get me for my appointment. You don’t see that anymore
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2022
Very professional and made me feel comfortable with wanting to make sure to try other options before just going to surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2022
He’s simply the Best in his field. I first tried Methodist Sport Med and the other top two Spine centers. They all said nothing could be done. But Dr Sloan helped me immediately and clearly is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2021
Dr Sloan was very efficient. He made me feel like I was in good and would be ok because I was nervous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2021
I like that he greets the patients as well as brings them back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2021
Dr. Sloan, very through and I love that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2021
He was quick and to the point. I was pleased with my experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2021
Very confident in Dr. Sloans assessments and opinions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2021
Honest and fair
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2021
I truly felt comfortable and he was very kind and to the point and a very honest person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2021
He told me that he would advise me just like a member of his family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2021
He was extremely honest and and explained our questions and very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2021
Very enlighting
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2021
He was rude, he was disrespectful, he didn’t show any understanding or empathy for my symptoms or condition. He told me I didn’t have what I’ve been diagnosed with and I wasn’t in his office, in my room when called for 2 mins before he was ready to end the appointment. He didn’t check my throat, spine, eyes or ears, when in visit notes in MyChart said he did.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2021
He told what he is going to do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2021
Dr. Sloan was very helpful, kind, honest and welcoming. He evaluated my issues with back pain and helped us move on to the next step in treatment. We sincerely appreciate his honest and helpful care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2021
takes an interest in his patients.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2021
I am happy he studied under Dr. Nelson and still has had an opportunity to improve upon Dr. Nelson's techniques.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2021
Very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2021
Up front and to the point on my issue. Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2021
He knew ahead of time what was going on. With that it was just a matter of getting my carpal tunnel fixed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2021
Need to spend more time with patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2021
He made me feel hopeful
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2021
Our encounter was very brief.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2021
Should have ordered neck X-ray ahead of time, instead when I arrived for my appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2021
Dr. Sloan is a very knowledgeable and highly professional in his area of study.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2021
He is kind. He let my wife come in with me for my appointment.