Dr. Neil Allan Lipken, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1659483063
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About This Provider
Dr. Neil Lipken is an orthodontist in Carmel, Indiana, with 20 years of experience straightening smiles and building confident patients. He graduated from IU School of Dentistry in 1977 and brings a creative, unconventional approach to orthodontics—he believes in embracing what makes people unique rather than following the typical path. Dr. Lipken is accepting new patients and is deeply involved in his community, having taught Bible prophecy classes for over 35 years and even helped bring the Groundhog Day parade to Carmel. With his friendly personality and genuine care for people of all sizes, Dr. Lipken creates a welcoming environment where patients can feel comfortable and valued.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Medical school (2.5 years, transferred)
- Orthodontic graduate school
- North Central High School (1968)
- IU School of Dentistry (graduated 1977)
- Indiana University (graduated 1972)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 08/31/2006
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Beyond the Office
Taught end time Bible prophecy for more than 35 years
Helped convince Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard to participate in Groundhog Day parade (1999)
Obsessed with Groundhog Day (February 2) — calls it his favorite day of the year
Wears a barometer on his watch due to interest in weather since high school
Height: 5'6", loves anyone shorter than he is (rodents, small children, small dogs)
Aliases: Rochester the Rodent and Fred the Groundhog
Office decorated with stuffed groundhog, groundhog pictures, and groundhog flag
Used to dress in furry rodent suit on Groundhog Day; wore tuxedo to Indianapolis Zoo for Groundhog Day
Wife Cynthia makes Groundhog Day cupcakes with chocolate groundhog decoration each year
Photography is a hobby
Born April 24, 1950
Graduated North Central High School in 1968
Favorite movie: 'Jesus of Nazareth' (1977); 'Groundhog Day' in top 10
Favorite teams: Indiana University basketball and football; roots against Purdue
Describes himself as eccentric and 'actually a large rodent in a human suit'
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