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Karsten Fliegner, MD

Karsten Fliegner, MD

Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Primary Contact

(248) 858-3850
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Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Primary Contact
(248) 858-3850

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Locations & Contact

About

Karsten Fliegner, MD, PhD is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Fliegner is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. He has special interest in adult heart surgery, coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, surgery for atrial fibrillation ablation, robotic lung cancer surgery and thoracoscopic surgery.

Credentialed in Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Aetna (Medicare Advantage)
  • Aetna Better Health of Michigan
  • BCBS Michigan (Medicare Advantage)
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
  • BlueCross Blue Shield Michigan
  • Cofinity
  • Health Alliance Plan of Michigan
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Medicaid Michigan
  • Medicare Michigan
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Priority Health Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare Michigan
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • Tricare Prime Remote
  • Trinity Health
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Michigan
  • University of Michigan Health Plan
  • Veterans Choice Program
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Conditions Treated

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Procedures Performed

  • Robotic Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery – Thoracic
  • Robotic Surgery – Cardiology
  • Robotic Surgery – da Vinci

Education & Certifications

Education

Internship:
Yale-New Haven Hospital of St. Raphael

Fellowship:
Yale-New Haven Hospital of St. Raphael

Medical School:
NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Fellowship:
Washington University in St. Louis

Residency:
Yale-New Haven Hospital of St. Raphael

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(61 ratings)

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.

19 Reviews

04/16/2026

Very professional and very glad that our paths had crossed.

03/18/2026

Was first time meeting him, and liked him instantly. He listened to every question and concern, answering all questions. Kind and very thorough

03/12/2026

Qualified, professional and thorough exam. Answered all my questions and concerns. Never felt rushed.

02/25/2026

Great meeting with provider. Put me at ease.

02/18/2026

Dr Fliegner was so professional made me feel very very comfortable to be in his hands. He is man, fantastic job 👏

02/07/2026

It was great and informative

09/17/2025

It was very thorough and his explanation of what was gonna happen and he seemed to listen to everything that I say I was very pleased

09/17/2025

Gave me all the information that I needed and expected!

09/11/2025

Highly recommend

04/21/2025

All my questions were answered, even the unusual ones, and I and my family were treated with compassion and respect.

03/12/2025

I feel extremely safe. Truthful even if you dont want to hear it.. I appreciate it.

02/27/2025

Dr Fliegner was professional and explained my concerns and gave positive feedback and he was honest about all aspects of the procedure and possible things that could happen. He made me feel very confortable as he should me what the procedure was and howq long it would take.

02/26/2025

All were so good and treated me with respect.

11/14/2024

so awesome

09/16/2024

Answered questions thoroughly

08/09/2024

he cares he has a sense of urgensy

08/07/2024

I loved him

07/31/2024

The doctor was thorough and answered all my questions

07/03/2024

Was very well pleased.
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