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Brian C Howse, MD

Brian C Howse, MD

Family Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Carmel Family Medicine

12188-B North Meridian Street
Suite 280
Carmel, IN 46032

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Monday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Carmel Family Medicine

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Franciscan Health Indianapolis

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Franciscan Health Indianapolis Medical Staff Department

Undergraduate:
Pepperdine University

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Procedures Performed

  • Annual Physicals
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Family Medicine
  • Health Screenings
  • Immunizations
  • Medicare Wellness Exams
  • Medication Management
  • Pap Test / Cervical Cancer Screening
  • Referrals To Specialists
  • Same Day Sick Appointments
  • Treatment of minor injuries
  • Weight Management

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(395 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.

208 Reviews

05/11/2026

He is A1

05/08/2026

He is thorough to listen to new develpments and also readily interjects helpful information

05/06/2026

Listens to all your concerns and always have the right treatment plan.

05/04/2026

Great care

05/04/2026

Always attentive and interested in my healthcare. Easy to communicate with.

05/01/2026

He listens to your concerns and answers any questions I have

04/29/2026

I have always had a wonderful experience with Dr. Howse. I never feel rushed in my appointment. He is very professional, friendly, and informative.

04/29/2026

Does an excellent job and care with the patients

04/27/2026

Very thorough doctor and the staff is great too!

04/23/2026

Dr. Brian C. Howse is a caring, compassionate doctor, who provides excellent care to his patients.

04/21/2026

I believe he really cares about his patients.

04/21/2026

He listens and carefully explains options for treatment and medications.

04/20/2026

Dr Howse is a wonderful Doctor & person!

04/15/2026

Very honest, incredible integrity, treats you like a friend.

04/13/2026

He listens and is open to the patents thoughts. Plus he is inquisitive as well as capable.

04/13/2026

He listens and is very friendly and professional.

04/09/2026

Expertise and professionalism.

04/08/2026

Dr. Howse cares about my well-being both physically and emotionally. He takes his time to discuss my health and lifestyle choices. Dr.Howse invites questions and provides thoughtful answers.

04/07/2026

He listens and seems to care about my well being.

04/07/2026

Dr Brian Howse is a kind and compassionate person and an excellent Physician He and His staff are the best they all practice the Franciscan Values

04/03/2026

He's knowledgeable, compassionate, and fun to interact with. He puts me at ease. I feel comfortable talking to him about any medical issue.

03/28/2026

Kind, thorough professional

03/28/2026

He knows me and knows I only have one lung. He knows with me only having one lung my breathing problems can get serious fast when that one lung gets an infection. He's quick to get me on the medicines I need to clean up my lung. So I can Breath...

03/27/2026

Very personable

03/27/2026

We love Dr. Howse, and his demeanor and care is why we drive from Greenwood to see him.

03/26/2026

Good listener. I never feel rushed.

03/24/2026

I feel very confident in all his decisions about my health

03/24/2026

Always gives good advice and care!

03/24/2026

Dr. Howse has been my doctor for many years. He has an easy and caring professional manner that exudes competence and understanding. He listens carefully and responds appropriately.

03/21/2026

Dr Howse cares about his patients. He always takes the time to listen to you.

03/17/2026

Dr. Howse provide me with great care and advice

03/17/2026

He listens He’s not in a hurry He provides choices when applicable

03/09/2026

Dr. Howse is likely the best doctor I have ever encountered. I never feel rushed when I have questions or concerns, and I always feel like he has my best interests at heart - and is willing to talk frankly with me. I was a patient of Dr. Howse when his practice was on the southside, and while it would be easier for my schedule to find someone south - he is worth every minute of the hour drive to Carmel!

03/08/2026

Same as above. I like Dr. Howse.

03/06/2026

like my doctor he is straight forward answers my questions

03/03/2026

He was great with my son, helped him feel very relaxed

03/03/2026

Great Physician.

03/03/2026

He listens to what I have to say and truly cares how I feel

03/02/2026

Dr. Howse is the best, our whole family sees him!!

03/02/2026

Great care

02/27/2026

De. Howse is the most knowledgeable, passionate and kind doctor I have ever met. He listen, he is never condiscending and alwys had the right worfs and right suggestions.

02/26/2026

Doctor Howse is by far the best doctor I have seen in my lifetime. He will be my doctor as long as he practices medicine.

02/26/2026

I love my Dr, takes time, listens thoughtfully!0

02/25/2026

I've been a patient of Dr. Howse for 25+ years and he is simply amazing. He takes time to talk to you about your results, answers and educates you on your questions, and makes every visit feel like a safe space to ask questions and discuss concerns openly.

02/23/2026

He cares

02/21/2026

Always attentive to helping patients myself and my husband! Very nice and really cares about our healthcare!

02/20/2026

Very friendly and helpful.

02/18/2026

dr howse has been my primary for nearly 30 yrs. he is very patient (no pun intended) and shows true concern.

02/18/2026

Competent and personable and staff at the office was excellent.

02/18/2026

He is genuinely concerned about my overall health.

02/16/2026

He is simply the best! Also, see above answer to queston one.

02/16/2026

He is easy to talk to and listen well. Very nice to have a Professional that cares.

02/12/2026

He is the BEST!

02/12/2026

Has always taken very good care of me

02/11/2026

Dr. Howse has a calm, but firm bedside manner and which I like. He has been my GP for 15 years and I have enjoyed working with him. He recently discovered a heart murmur that I did not have a year earlier. He referred my to Dr. Shaihk a cardiologist, who then referred my to a surgeon to repair the valve. Great catch and an amazing outcome.

02/11/2026

Very caring physician. You do not feel like a number!

02/09/2026

Good caring doctor.

02/09/2026

Good caring doctor that takes time. Listens and explains everything.

02/03/2026

BEST MD EVER

02/03/2026

Best Doctor

02/03/2026

I like him and the way he treats me and the way he thinks.

01/30/2026

32 years of excellent, high quality care

01/30/2026

Listen to the patient's concerns and needs. Doesn't prescribe medication if not needed.

01/29/2026

No better MD than Dr. Howse

01/28/2026

My whole family goes to him. He listens sncztsus up to date on medical care

01/27/2026

Great doctor! I recommended him to my brother who is now a patient!

01/27/2026

Dr. Howse & his staff do a good job in caring for my health.

01/27/2026

Excellent Care

01/26/2026

He’s been my doctor for years.

01/25/2026

Very thorough and answers all my concerns

01/24/2026

He actually cares about his patients and he's been my doctor over 10 years

01/19/2026

Dr howse is an amazing Dr. he takes his time and listens to the patient… a rare gift now and days

01/16/2026

He listens and seems to care about his patients.

01/16/2026

Dr. Howse was very prompt in returning my call and setting up my virtual visit.

01/15/2026

Caring dedicated professionals

01/14/2026

He listens to me

01/12/2026

Great caring doctor

01/07/2026

Dr Howse is a great resource. He's knowledgeable and he listens before he speaks.

01/07/2026

He is the best!

01/05/2026

Kind! He listens! Seems concern.

12/30/2025

He’s the best.

12/30/2025

Extremely knowledgeable Doctor that cares for his patients.

12/30/2025

Knowledgeable, thorough and kind

12/29/2025

Attentive and caring.

12/27/2025

Dr. Howse listens, understands and give bery good advises.

12/22/2025

Excellent doctor, caring and thorough

12/19/2025

Well studied and conscientious

12/15/2025

Dr Howse reviews all test results with me!!! Doctor Howse always makes me feel Important!!

12/12/2025

Because Dr. Howes is a good doctor and his concern about his patience. I’ve been a patient for 20 years.

12/01/2025

Very knowledgeable in medicine and has tremendous people skills.

11/26/2025

Dr. Howse is through, listens to my concerns, and always addresses any issues.

11/26/2025

Brian is professional, kind and compassionate. He is easy to communicate with and I feel he has my best interests in mind when it comes to my health.

11/26/2025

He is always engaging inquisitive and informative. He has been my doctor for over 20 years. And when he left Greenwood, I travel from Bargersville, to Carmel, because I trust my health in his hands.

11/24/2025

My whole family goes to Dr. Howse he is the best! And stays up on current medicine.

11/22/2025

When I see Dr. Howse, I know he is offering the best care possible. He is so knowledgeable, there is nothing that I can't ask him without feel assured with his answers. I would never think about going to anyone else for my primary doctor. I have been with Dr. Howse for such a long time that he feels like a good friend and that is really special.

11/22/2025

When I see Dr.Howse, I feel like he knows who I am. I have confidence in his care and advice.

11/21/2025

Caring doctor not pushy.

11/21/2025

I have been a patient of Dr. Howse for 12 years, and the quality of care has consistently been outstanding. He is knowledgeable, compassionate, and takes the time to listen and engage in meaningful conversation about my health concerns. He even remembers details about my family and asks about them by name, which shows how much he genuinely cares. The office staff is also exceptional, whenever I message through MyChart, I receive a response within hours. When it comes to primary care, it doesn’t get better than the care provided by Dr. Howse and his team. Outstanding!

11/20/2025

Professional and thorough.

11/20/2025

He is very helpful, explains things in a clear and concise way and gives options for treatment if necessary.

11/20/2025

Thorough, very pleasant, and easy to talk to

11/18/2025

Husband and daughter go to him.

11/18/2025

i trust no one more than dr howse. i have been his patient for 30 years and always feels he really cares about me.

11/17/2025

He is very good at putting you at ease. And spends the time with you to have a good relationship. He really listens to you.

11/10/2025

Dr Howse explains all my medical information and is pleasant

11/10/2025

great Doc

11/06/2025

Takes the time with and truly seems concerned about your health.

11/05/2025

Dr Howse is attentive and understanding. He's easy to share personal medical details with.

11/03/2025

Lessen to my challenges and treated me well.

11/03/2025

Friendly,he listens and is to the point

10/31/2025

I was with Dr. Howse for almost 2 hours and I didn’t feel rushed. He spent the time necessary.

10/30/2025

Very informative, listened to me, engaged with me, offered several convenient options for services, extremely helpful and accommodating. Highly recommended by others

10/30/2025

Dr. Howse is attentive, thorough & Kind. I went to the same doc for over 30 years and he retired. He was an amazing Doctor. I feel extremely lucky that Dr. Howse is my doctor!!! he was a very easy transition.

10/28/2025

Very professional and knowledgeable.

10/25/2025

Very professional and friendly, provides excellent care, listens to all questions and addresses them very well.

10/21/2025

His bedside manner is exceptional! As previously stated he really listens, takes ample time and does not rush you through the office visit. Once done he goes back over everything to make sure you are completely informed.

10/20/2025

Dr Howse always takes the time to listen to listen to how I feel. I never feel rushed and pushed out the door.

10/14/2025

Awesome Doctor

10/13/2025

Very personable and professional

10/13/2025

Dr Howse is a great doctor. Have been seeing him for years. He never rushed and always listens to my concerns

10/11/2025

From his effort discovered my cancer early.

10/10/2025

Listens well, explains options well.

10/07/2025

He has been primary doctor for over 20 years. Never had issues with his care for me

10/07/2025

He knows me well enough to know what is best for me.

10/05/2025

Dr Howse is an exceptional physician. He is caring knowledgeable.

10/03/2025

No nonsense and listens

10/02/2025

He takes the time needed to answer questions, he is not in a rush to end my appointment.

09/26/2025

Has been my family doctor for a long time, he is honest, cares about me and is very insightful

09/26/2025

Never appears rushed

09/26/2025

Knowledge, takes his time with me. Listens to my concerns ans questions. Quickly responds to my requests.

09/24/2025

Dr. Brian Howse is the most caring and patient doctor we have ever known. He makes sure we understand everything he is recommending and also what drugs are being prescribed and that we understand how to use them. Also, the staff is very patient and helpful whenever I need to call with questions and/or scheduling appointments.

09/23/2025

Kind, concerned, professional and very empathetic.

09/23/2025

Dr. Howse cares, listens, and explains things. He takes the time necessary with each patient.

09/22/2025

Amazing doctor!

09/22/2025

Very knowledgeable and efficient

09/22/2025

Been my doctor for many years

09/22/2025

He is the BEST!

09/21/2025

Caring person and great Doctor

09/19/2025

Very caring dr

09/19/2025

He listens to what I say and he is very easy to talk with.

09/19/2025

Best doctor that has seen me. His knowledge and skill level are in my opinon, without equal. I trust him with my life because in the past, he literally has saved my life with his medical recommendation for a heart stress test that led to a trile bypass. I would have been dead if he would not have done that.

09/17/2025

Cant say enough nice things!

09/15/2025

Great listener!

09/15/2025

He takes his time, he listens carefully. Diagnosis accurately. I love my Dr!

09/11/2025

Excellent care

09/11/2025

Love Dr Howse, he’s a wonderful doctor that I can really connect with.

09/10/2025

Dr. Howse and his team are exceptional in all areas of medical care. Highly recommend him to my family and friends.

09/09/2025

His commitment to my good health and also to keep costs down.

09/09/2025

Caring

09/08/2025

Extremely easy to understand and relate to.

08/26/2025

Dr. Howse has been my family physician for more than 27 years, possibly 30 years. He has always been kind, caring, attentive, and very thorough. I travel from Beech Grove to his Carmel office, and he is worth every mile. I have confidence in his advice regarding my health and I trust him completely.

08/26/2025

Doctor Howse M.D. always takes time to explain what he feels needs done to help me.

08/26/2025

Provides excellent care.

08/26/2025

very good with patients and is truly concerned about peoples well being.

08/25/2025

He’s a great doctor.

08/25/2025

Dr. Howse has always been knowledgeable and equally willing to speak to you like you are a friend.

08/24/2025

Dr Howse is compassionate, thorough, kind and approachable.

08/24/2025

Good doctor who always finds time for his patients

08/21/2025

He’s personable and knowledgeable.

08/20/2025

He is the best there is. He explains everything to me when I have an appointment with him!

08/19/2025

Complete confidence in Dr Howse

08/19/2025

He is very kind and takes time with me. I didn’t feel rushed

08/19/2025

Dedication, knowledge, and terrific patient care.

08/14/2025

Great patient care. A good listener. True concern with patient needs and questions.

08/13/2025

Excellent “bedside manner”, great diagnostician, good listener.

08/13/2025

I’ve been with Dr Howse for many years. We always have honest conversations about my health and I can get in with no issues when a health urgency arises.

08/12/2025

Because he is responsive, engaging, extremely competent, and caring. His Staff is Awesome!

08/11/2025

Awesome doctor

08/08/2025

Dr Howse continues to provide the best health care for me. Always a great visit and insightful.

08/08/2025

Extremely knowledgeable, explains options to help you understand treatment plans, is thorough and provides excellent care.

08/04/2025

Engaging. Caring. He builds relationships not transactions

08/04/2025

Dr Howse is very thorough and takes time to listen to me.

08/01/2025

Open to all health conversations and thoroughly explains reason for each health action required and extremely personable.

07/31/2025

He takes his time and is very thorough

07/30/2025

Dr Howse is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and willing to help in any way he can. Works with his patients to come up with best solution to their issue.

07/29/2025

He is EXCEPTIONALLY caring and attentive and helpful. Fantastic doctor.

07/29/2025

He is the best doctor I have ever had

07/28/2025

It took me years to finally find a doctor I like. He acts like a normal person and treats me with respect.

07/25/2025

Friendly, knowledgeable, always listens and addresses any concerns. Explains treatment options excellently.

07/23/2025

Attentive

07/21/2025

He takes good care of my healthcare questions & needs.

07/18/2025

He is a very personable and knowledgeable doc

07/18/2025

Dr. Howse takes the time to listen to your concerns and doesn’t try to hurry through the exam. I recommend him to all my family and friends.

07/16/2025

Great doctor

07/16/2025

Explanations were easy to understand. Caring

07/15/2025

He is very knowledgeable and has a pleasant personality. He is very approachable, likeable and helpful.

07/15/2025

Dr Howse is great.

07/14/2025

Same as above. He seems up on the latest treatments and remembers my treatments and allergies, etc. I can ask him questions and he listens.

07/14/2025

Dr Howse is very thorough and takes the time to listen and give me options. He cares for me and my family!

07/11/2025

Caring, on time appointments, careful diagnoses

07/10/2025

Excellent doctor.

07/10/2025

A fine doctor, who is easy to speak to comfortably.

07/10/2025

He has been my doctor for around 20 years and has literally saved my life.

07/08/2025

He is very personable, polite, and attentive.

07/07/2025

Like a son have been seeing him many years

07/04/2025

Dr. Howse is very knowledgeable and thorough, always listening to my concerns and explains any treatment plan.

07/01/2025

We are so blessed he is our family doctor. He always takes his time and takes great care of us.

07/01/2025

Dr Howse is an amazing doctor. He listens to what I have to say and I never feel like I am being pushed out the door

06/30/2025

Dr. Howse always goes above and beyond for his patients. He made time to fit me in for a virtual appointment on an already very busy , full day of patient appointments. I was so miserable with Poison Ivy and thrilled when the office called to tell me Dr. Howse would be able to fit me in that morning!! He and his staff are just great! Friendly, patient, and do what they can to help. My husband and I live in Bloomington and can’t imagine going to another doctor. Dr. Howse is the best! We receive great care always! He listens, is patient, you never feel rushed. He is like a friend.

06/23/2025

Knowledgeable and professional as well as personable

06/19/2025

Clear directions, honest opinion

06/17/2025

He is very knowledgeable and understanding and takes time to listen and diagnose

06/14/2025

Professional and kind

06/10/2025

He's very good and very helpful , and I have referred friends to him and always will..

06/10/2025

Cares and listens

06/09/2025

Always good

05/29/2025

Dr. Howse is the best ever. I feel like I'm with a good friend and being taken care of expertly. He always makes sure I understand what he's telling me and never makes me feel rushed with him.

05/29/2025

Staff and Dr knowledge and concern.
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