Paul Kraemer, M.D.

Paul Kraemer, M.D., is a native of Iowa.  Dr. Kraemer is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon. He was educated at Cornell University in New York, The University of Iowa Medical School, and the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Orthopaedic Surgery residency program.  He then spent an additional year at Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center/ the University of Washington in a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical Spine Surgery fellowship.

Dr. Kraemer has a special interest in scoliosis, revision surgery, and minimally invasive techniques.  “My training at both Wisconsin and Harborview emphasized logical careful thinking about some of the most difficult problems affecting the Spine.  The more complex the problem, the more important it is to precisely identify the source of the pain, and design a solution, operative or non-operative, that makes sense.” He practices at Indiana Spine Hospital, Community Hospital, Riverview Hospital, and Indiana University Hospitals, where he serves as an assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery  and is the Fellowship Director for the spine surgery fellowship.  In addition he is actively involved in research, resident education, and cross-specialty education of practicing physicians.  He has presented research and taught courses nationally at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society, as well as speaking locally on complex spine and diagnostic challenges to the IU departments of medicine, orthopaedics, and neurosurgery.

Dr. Kraemer and his family enjoy time together and is an avid golfer and outdoors enthusiast.

Patient Testimonial

Rachel, a 30-year-old physical therapist and Pilates instructor, struggled with debilitating back and leg pain caused by a significant disc herniation that threatened her career and active lifestyle. After conservative treatments failed, Dr. Paul Kraemer at Indiana Spine Group performed a discectomy surgery with the Barricaid® device, designed to reduce the risk of re-herniation—an especially important consideration given her hypermobility. Following surgery, Rachel experienced immediate relief, regained sensation, and successfully returned to work and the activities she loves, reducing the risk of re-herniation.

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Dr. Paul E. Kraemer, MD

Cynthia Gehlke

3 weeks ago

Highly experienced. Takes time to go over symptoms and ask and answer questions. Makes you feel confident so you can make a well informed decision about what course of action is best for you.

Leslie Condon

3 weeks ago

Love this doctor and Gentile!

Amy Brower

3 weeks ago

Dr. Kraemer took time and listened to my husband concerns. He seemed eager to figure out what was going on with him unlike doctors before him!

Rich Dotson

3 months ago

I recommend Indiana Spine Group to anyone who is having back/spinal issues. I am a "return" patient and also highly recommend Dr. Paul Kraemer.

Bob Barnes

3 months ago

I had a lumbar laminectomy by Dr. Paul Kraemer. He and the staff were very professional and caring. No more nerve pain after 3 years!

Heidi Smith

4 months ago

Dr Kraemer did an excellent job on my total back fusion. His staff was professional yet kind and easy to do business with whether it was a script refill or just a concern. Dr Kraemer took time to go over my before and after X-rays, explained what he did where in my back and answered every question with non technical terms and patients.

Kimba Dunsmore

4 months ago

Dr. Kraemer is a great physician/spine surgeon who has managed my spine care since 2023. He is excellent not just at spine surgery, but also with communication where he shows compassion and empathy while clearly explaining procedures, alternative treatment options, and both short term and long term prognoses. Beyond Dr. Kraemer, every member of his support team is amazing! There are many players at work with his office and for pre- and post- surgery care at Indiana Spine Hospital. I couldn’t ask for better care!!

Jewel Lewis

10 months ago

As I had said prior before this, the patients need to know how to care for themselves pre-and post surgery far as their immune system healing process so they can be 100% better off pre-and post surgery. There are things out there that could’ve been used prior before my surgery to help my healing process. Be faster.