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Avani Patel, MD

Avani Patel, MD

(219) 961-8580
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
Hindi, Spanish, Gujarati, English

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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (51 ratings)

Locations

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Franciscan Physician Network Women's Specialty Center Dyer

701 Superior Avenue
Suite 3400
Munster, IN 46321

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Women's Specialty Center Dyer
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Franciscan Physician Network Family Wellness Center

9800 Valparaiso Drive
Munster, IN 46321

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7:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 8:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 8:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:00pm
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Franciscan Health Munster

701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

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219-922-4200 View Details

Franciscan Health Dyer

24 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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Franciscan Health Dyer
219-865-2141 View Details

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Tulane University School of Medicine Ofc of Registrar

Residency:
University of Illinois Chicago Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(51 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.

28 Reviews

01/29/2026

Dr. Patel was so kind and thorough. She took the time to listen to all of my concerns and offered different solutions to try out.

01/10/2026

She's really kind and good in her job. I love her!

01/10/2026

Amazing!!!!! She listens, she cares and she takes the time to connect with you.

01/09/2026

Excellent communication; she explained everything so eloquently and showed genuine concern and empathy. We both discussed and agreed on an appropriate treatment plan.

01/09/2026

Very easy to talk too. And friendly.

01/06/2026

Dr. Patel is a warm and caring person. She listened to every single thing I said, and answered my questions, which were many. I learned much from her. She is very gentle, thorough and explained every step as she completed the examination.i

01/06/2026

Dr Patel was very attentive and answered all my questions without making feel rushed.

01/02/2026

Having been seen by her previously at the hospital, she really cared for my wellbeing and the wellbeing of my baby.

12/30/2025

Very professional and very knowledgeable. Took the time to explain everything

12/24/2025

Great personality for her field

12/19/2025

Dr. A. Patel was amazing she was patient, kind, and listened. I was very comfortable with her.

12/19/2025

Dr. Patel possess all the qualities I want and need in a gynecologist. This was my first appointment post menopause and it was very informative. I was treated with care and respect, which is always greatly appreciated.

12/06/2025

Professional and pleasant

12/01/2025

She was great! Very kind and very thorough. Called me back as soon as my results came in.

11/28/2025

Very personable, knowledgeable, and thorough.

11/25/2025

Speed

11/22/2025

Dr. A. Patel was super nice easy to talk to and made me very comfortable and answered all my questions

11/03/2025

Was a first time patient. She was very easy to talk to

10/31/2025

She was very nice and listened to all my concerns

10/30/2025

They are caring Dr.

10/30/2025

Dr Patel has a great demeanor, friendly and outgoing.

10/30/2025

She was such a compassionate, down to earth woman and doctor!

10/09/2025

People are always looking for a good doctor. Recommendations are always the best and I had a really good experience

10/07/2025

Very caring and attentive

10/06/2025

She is amazing! I felt so comfortable with her, she has an incredible bedside manner! I am telling everyone about her!

10/02/2025

I really liked her. She was able to fit me in after my regular doctor cancelled. They tried to contact me so late that I was already there.

09/23/2025

I was very comfortable with Dr. Patel. This was my first visit with her. She spent a lot of time going over my health history. She also took the time to ask if I had any other concerns.

09/19/2025

CALM And caring
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