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Caitlin M Lawes, DO

Caitlin M Lawes, DO

Family Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Crown Point

12750 Saint Francis Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307

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24 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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3500 Franciscan Way
Michigan City, IN 46360

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Franciscan Health Munster

701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • 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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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

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Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(381 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.

256 Reviews

05/15/2026

Dr. Lawes is extremely knowledgeable, professional as well as a caring physician.

05/14/2026

Dr. Lawes is a compassionate doctor who is thorough and knowledgeable.

05/11/2026

She's the BEST!!!

05/11/2026

Dr Lawes actually listens to her patients She includes us in the decision making and I adore her!

05/10/2026

Caitlyn is someone I trust and I would feel confident sending friends to her.

05/07/2026

Please 🙏 read about statement about the wonderful Dr Caitlin Lawes, I couldn't ask for a better PCP, I always look forward to our annual meeting.

05/05/2026

She is an incredible physician. She is patient, she listens, she includes you in your healthcare plan. She is so kind and understanding.

05/05/2026

She’s very caring

05/02/2026

Explains things so I can understand it. Friendly and professional

05/01/2026

I recommended Dr. Lawes to a friend -- for herself and her daughter. Both have been very pleased to have Dr. Lawes as their physician.

05/01/2026

she seems like a very competent doctor & she has pleasant manner about her. I feel comfortable with her & she discusses the issues thoroughly.

05/01/2026

Very professional caring and kind

04/29/2026

I feel she listened to my concerns. I did not feel rushed.

04/28/2026

Dr. Lawes, is friendly and understand her clients.

04/28/2026

She was wonderful

04/27/2026

She’s awesome

04/26/2026

Great help, great advice, very personable

04/24/2026

professional and listened to my concerns

04/23/2026

Very caring doctor! Treats you like a person would want to be treated by a doctor.

04/22/2026

Her follow up on my issues was excellent.

04/22/2026

She is patient and attentive to her patients' needs.

04/22/2026

Listens & works WITH you. Compationate

04/21/2026

Excellent service

04/20/2026

I have already recommended her to one of my colleagues and will continue to recommend her to others

04/20/2026

Dr. Lawes is a great doctor. She doesn’t rush you. She takes the time to answer all your questions.

04/15/2026

She is very thorough and very easy to discuss things with and very kind

04/13/2026

Kind,good listener,try to find is there any problem

04/13/2026

Talking with Dr. Lawes was relaxing where she offered suggestions for medical care but did not pressure myself or my wife into accepting any services.

04/13/2026

Very friendly and listen to you just a very good doctor

04/11/2026

thorough explanations as needed, consideration of all aspects of health

04/10/2026

She's very caring

04/07/2026

She's great

04/07/2026

She is the most knowledgeable, patient, understanding Provider . She always takes the time to listen & find the best plan for treatment. I recommend her to anyone that is looking for a Doctor.

04/07/2026

Dr. Lawes is amazing!

04/06/2026

Knowledgeable, punctual, friendly

04/02/2026

Great listening skills, very caring

04/02/2026

Listen ear

03/31/2026

She listens and explains

03/31/2026

She has a great personality and sits to go over everything with you, she doesn't rush you out of the office.

03/30/2026

Good Doctor

03/25/2026

She’s very caring, listens, & get a plan in order for you.

03/23/2026

Dr Lawes pays attention to her patients, she takes wonderful care of us and wants us in the best of health

03/23/2026

I really enjoyed meeting Dr Lawes. She was very knowledgeable and efficient. Her demeanor was kind and she answered all of my questions.

03/20/2026

She was not rushed or buried at all. Spent much time with my elderly mother.

03/17/2026

Caring and very knowledgeable

03/16/2026

easy to talk with

03/13/2026

Personable, knowledgeable, always listens and responds to my questions or thoughts about something; never rushes me, and she has a beautiful smile.

03/10/2026

She is the best.

03/10/2026

Dr. Lawes has helped me through some tough times. She is the Best!!!

02/28/2026

Dr Lawes is a great doctor and let an intern work with me. He told me things that she would have told me. As a result, I have another appointment with a knee specialist. I got a great recommendation from her.

02/28/2026

One of the few Drs that actually listen and care.

02/28/2026

Dr. Lawes is awesome! She smiled and made eye contact with me and talked to me instead of her computer. Most doctors that I have seen in the last few years have paid more attention to checking the boxes on their computer screens than to me. It felt like she really listened to me and wasn’t just filling out a pre programmed check list on a computer about me. She made me feel very comfortable sharing my health history and current concerns with her.

02/27/2026

Already have referred her to many people. Easy to talk to and willing to listen. Not treated like just a number!

02/25/2026

Always follows up

02/25/2026

Very patient and took their time with me to be sure everything I needed was covered.

02/24/2026

Dr. Lawes is such a caring, thoughtful, kind and trustworthy person. The first time I met her I knew I made the right decision to have her in my life. Along with her staff they are the best. They are top notch. When you need them they are there for you.

02/23/2026

Just love her Great at explaining and speaking to me on all subjects. So nice

02/23/2026

She's a great Dr and I have recommended her to more than a few people.

02/23/2026

Caitlin is always cheerful and listens to my concerns.

02/23/2026

Very kind and knowledgeable

02/20/2026

Wonderful doctor. Showed genuine care for me and my health.

02/20/2026

Dr, lawes is very comforting to be around . Always is willing to answer all your qestions.

02/19/2026

She is very personable and made me feel comfortable with my questions and concerns

02/17/2026

Cares about your health

02/17/2026

She is beyond awesome

02/16/2026

Easy to relate to very kind.

02/15/2026

Empathy & Professionalism

02/14/2026

She treats you with kindness and concern. She asks lots of questions to get to your diagnosis and encourages you to ask questions as well.

02/13/2026

Dr. Lawes always shows concern and is very informative as to my concerns of my health problems.

02/10/2026

Like I said above, such great and kind service from the front desk, the nurse (April), and Dr. Lawes.

02/10/2026

Dr. Lawes is friendly, informative, and easy to communicate with. She took her time to get to know me as a new patient and I felt reassured my needs will be met and my concerns addressed in her care.

02/05/2026

She very attentive and friendly. She makes me feel I am important and she seems to care enough. To not rush me out because she Will explain my situation and wait if I have any more questions.

02/03/2026

She listens to my health concerns!

01/31/2026

Dr Lawes is a very good doctor. She treats her patients with kindness, compassion and respect.

01/30/2026

Always caring and professional

01/28/2026

highly recommend her very friendly listens and takes her time to hear all your concerns. She don’t rush very friendly and outgoing great personality a lot of care and respect.

01/24/2026

Awesum Doctor..

01/24/2026

Because she listens to you and tries to work through things with you.

01/23/2026

ver good

01/22/2026

Dr. Lawes is a caring professional who is both empathetic and knowledgeable.

01/21/2026

A+

01/21/2026

Friendly caring knowledgeable

01/20/2026

She is absolutely fantastic. Always in a friendly mood and she listens to you. I am so glad that I found her.

01/19/2026

She's fabulous! I only marked it 9 out of 10 because the refill I was given was only for two weeks and since I'm currently without prescription coverage, it makes me have to pay twice for the regular monthly supply. It would be different if I was a non compliant patient, then I would understand. But that's not the case.

01/15/2026

Nice Dr.

01/12/2026

Dr Lawes is knowledgeable and compassionate. She answers all patient concerns with a positive and caring attitude. Her assistant April is friendly, efficient and very capable also.

01/12/2026

Great communication

01/09/2026

Her explanation of treatment and her professionalism

01/07/2026

Great listener very engaged and very pleasant

01/05/2026

Always

12/30/2025

She listens to her patients, she responds to us very fast and she’s easy to talk to I love being her patient!

12/30/2025

Easy to talk to and takes her time

12/29/2025

Dr Lawes is an incredible physician. She treats her patients with care and compassion. The appointment never feels rushed as she takes time to listen.

12/24/2025

Thorough, efficient, listened.

12/17/2025

She is thorough and friendly.

12/17/2025

Again, Dr Lawes and her team are phenomenal.

12/16/2025

Very good & down to earth. I can easily talk with her, ask questions and she gives good answers and is very caring.

12/16/2025

She is the BEST!

12/12/2025

Dr. LAWES ALWAYS TAKES THE TIME TO LISTEN TO ME AND IS ALWAYSXWILLING TO DISCUSS MY CONCERNS. WHEN I HAVE QUESTIONS SHE IS VERY INFORMATIVE AND EXPLAINS IT SO I CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND.

12/12/2025

as above communicates well goes by the Franciscan values very knowlegesble

12/11/2025

She's an Excellent Dr. She listens to what you have to say and cares. She's very personable and doesn't rush you out.

12/10/2025

She is very easy to talk to. I am able to ask questions if I need to.

12/10/2025

Dr Caitlin Lawes is a good doctor. Very good, kind and caring. Thank you!

12/09/2025

she was so very easy to talk with and seemed to care and understand all that I had to say. I feel very confident in having her as my doctor.

12/09/2025

Was great and personal met all my needs

12/09/2025

Excellence doctor.

12/08/2025

Dr. Lawes and her staff are the best. Quick to respond to MyChart, always happy to help find an appointment and appointments are quick and thorough.

12/08/2025

Caitlin Lawes spent as much time as I needed and explained things that other providers had not! I have already told 2 other families about her!

12/08/2025

Answered all my health questions.

12/08/2025

Intelligent, empathic and forward thinking. Came highly recommended and I was not disappointed.

12/08/2025

Easy to talk with and listens to ne

12/03/2025

Caring

12/02/2025

Personable, thorough, professional

12/01/2025

Very precise and listens when you have something to say

12/01/2025

Professional and kind. Felt like a truly was important to them

12/01/2025

She is a caring doctor who really listens to my concerns.

11/26/2025

She took a short time to chat with me and find out how I was doing. She gave me the opportunity to choose what course of action I wanted to take.

11/26/2025

Dr. Lawes is very knowledgeable and honestly remembers the first name of my husband when he does not accompany me. Not everyone does that.

11/25/2025

Warm hearted person with a professional attitude. Caring attitude makes you feel like you are being provided the best care

11/24/2025

Dr. Lawes is an excellent doctor that listens to her patients. Very knowledgeable. Nurse April is also great. Appreciate both of them as they are very helpful.

11/21/2025

I love Dr. Lawes and she understands my issues.

11/20/2025

She is caring and very helpful and she knows what to do.

11/20/2025

Caring

11/19/2025

Love her personality and bedside manner

11/19/2025

A+

11/18/2025

She listens and is very kind!

11/18/2025

Easy to talk to and spent time addressing any concerns I had

11/18/2025

I love Dr. Caitlin Lawes.

11/13/2025

She is the best!!!

11/11/2025

Thoughtful, caring, very personable!

11/08/2025

Caitlin is a very caring doctor who takes time to listen to my medical needs.

11/08/2025

She took a lot of time to get to know my healrh & concerns . She was so thoughtful and truly seemed to care .

11/06/2025

She's a pleasure to deal with.

11/05/2025

The medical assistant/nurse who did my intake was amazing, as was Dr. Lawes. I didn’t feel rushed and got everything I needed out of the appointment.

11/03/2025

She seems like a fine Doctor to me.

11/02/2025

Interest in what is happening/concerning you. Listens then gives her recommendations. Works with other doctors and gives referrals when needed.

10/29/2025

Dr Lawes is knowledgeable, compassionate and encourages patients to prioritize their wellness.

10/29/2025

Loved her made me feel very comfortable!

10/28/2025

Dr Laws is a very caring and skilled physician who always listens to my concerns.

10/28/2025

She is very nice,and understand my needs

10/27/2025

Easy to talk to, A Doctor who listens.

10/25/2025

She was thorough, interested, knowledgeable, funny. I really liked her and felt very comfortable.

10/22/2025

Personable

10/21/2025

Great Doctor!

10/13/2025

Dr. Lawes has always been cheerful, knowledgeable, and takes her time to listen. She always makes me feel at ease!

10/13/2025

The way I was treated and my question where answered

10/11/2025

Listens to me

10/11/2025

Very personable and smart

10/09/2025

I think she a very good doctor and very polite

10/08/2025

She listens to you and takes the time you don't feel rushed and can talk about everything you need to

10/08/2025

Caring, through, explains procedures

10/07/2025

Appointment was on time, respected, calm, and all questions answered.

10/07/2025

Dr. Lawes is an outstanding physician. She takes the time to listen to my concerns and make me feel heard. She is remarkable and I feel safe knowing she is always looking out for my best interests.

10/06/2025

Dr Lawes is so relatable and kind. Her interest in me was sincere and I did not just feel like a patient number. She is very thorough and listens to what I have to say.

10/03/2025

Very smart and capable woman..

10/02/2025

Dr. Lawes is thorough and takes time to answer all questions.

10/01/2025

Dr Lawes is knowledgeable and compassionate. She is very patient with her patients.

10/01/2025

She was not rushed and listened to all my information.

09/29/2025

Friendly

09/23/2025

She understands me as a patient

09/22/2025

It was a welcoming breath of fresh air having a GP/Family Dr actually listen to us and ask the right questions and show a general knowledge of our health while navigating through our charts to ensure they covered everything!

09/18/2025

Love her

09/17/2025

She is a very friendly and caring person. Always answers any questions you have, and takes time to listen

09/17/2025

I already have referred 2 friends to her

09/16/2025

Super Doctor and really listen to you - Thank you 😊

09/16/2025

Very nice and good

09/15/2025

She is patient.

09/15/2025

Dr Lawes LISTENS and is so friendly and kind. She answers questions in a way her patients can understand. April is also kind and friendly. Both make their patients comfortable talking to them

09/10/2025

Dr. Lawes is a good listener, extremely knowledgeable and personable. She responds quickly to emails and exhibits a genuine caring attitude.

09/09/2025

Dr. Lawes is the best person.

09/08/2025

Always professional. Super kind. Listens to all of my concerns. Love her!!

09/08/2025

Professional services

09/05/2025

Caitlyn works very hard trying to keep me healthy. I take my concerns to her and she tries to come up with solutions that work for both of us.

09/04/2025

Great Dr

09/01/2025

She is very thourough. She listens to our concerns.

08/29/2025

She is on time, pleasant, knowledgeable, funny, and very helpful.

08/27/2025

Dr. Lawes treats you with kindness, respect, and empathy. She asks questions and is very thorough with her examination. She makes you feel very comfortable .

08/27/2025

Very friendly and personal

08/27/2025

Dr. Lawes is so personable and kind. Always an inviting experience.

08/25/2025

Listens and cares

08/21/2025

She is patient, knowledgeable, and thorough, easy to talk to

08/21/2025

A perfect person and extremely smart doctor.

08/18/2025

She was so easy to talk to and willingly answered questions.

08/18/2025

She’s a caring and dedicated physician.

08/18/2025

Thorough and friendly

08/13/2025

Smart and personable.

08/12/2025

Very friendly and a listening ear

08/12/2025

She is very friendly and nice to talk to very professional.

08/12/2025

She took her time to listen and truly cared for my concerns.

08/11/2025

Every part of my experience from the first phone cal and visit was great. Expecially Dr. Lawes, she oozes a caring nature and seems very competent. I was looking for a doctor to visit for the rest of my life and I found one. My wife and mother-in-law are also patients of hers, thanks to my great experience with Dr. Lawes. She is a breath of fresh air in a world of increasingly production line like doctor visits.

08/08/2025

Very caring and easy to talk to

08/08/2025

She was very nice and attentive

08/07/2025

She is very comfortable to speak with and share any concerns I have!

08/05/2025

Listens to you and truly cares

08/05/2025

Dr. Caitlin Lawes is great. Very pleasant personality, listens to your concerns and offers solutions-an all around pleasant doctor on your staff. Just love her. I have referred her to my neighbor.

08/04/2025

She always takes her time to go over any concerns I have and takes great care

08/04/2025

She's the Best‼️

08/02/2025

Dr Lawes is very kind and listens to you. She doesn’t rush you through your appointment. I feel she’s very caring.

08/01/2025

Pleasant and thorough

08/01/2025

Very nice Doctor! She listen and answers all my questions. Very comfortable to talk to her.

08/01/2025

Again she made me feel so relaxed and like she really was happy that I was there. Answered all my questions and make sure I understood everything.

07/29/2025

She LISTENS! I loved that she was friendly, asked more questions when she needed to all in a respectful and supportive way!

07/29/2025

Listens and cares about my concerns. Kind and caring!

07/29/2025

Personable and down to earth. Good bedside manners.

07/24/2025

She listens well and was very professional.

07/23/2025

Great care provided

07/22/2025

Dr. LAWES ALWAYS GREETS ME WITH A SMILE. SHE LISTENS TO WHAT IS BOTHERING ME AND IS VERY INFORMATIVE. SHE TAKES HER TIME AND ANSWERS ALL MY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS.

07/21/2025

She is the best. Hands down

07/21/2025

She is so easy to talk to. Dr Lawes explains everything takes her time. I have confidence that my health care concurred being addressed the right way!

07/18/2025

Personable and knowledgeable

07/17/2025

I have already sent two people to her

07/16/2025

Great listener and easy to talk to

07/15/2025

She is through, informative and explains things clearly. She is very kind and LISTENS to her patiences.

07/15/2025

very nice and does not push you to do things you do not want to do.

07/15/2025

She is easy to talk to and very thorough

07/12/2025

Listens and addresses issues with care and concern

07/08/2025

Yearly check up

07/06/2025

Patient, good listener, set up plan of action for me

06/27/2025

Caitlin really takes the time to listen! So refreshing to visit a physician that actually hears you and is so down to earth. Absolutely hands down the best doctor I have had.

06/25/2025

She was friendly and knowledgeable

06/25/2025

Understanding, professional.

06/25/2025

Dr. Lawes took time to get to know me as a person and has a great bedside manner. She made me feel comfortable and heard.

06/25/2025

Dr Caitlin is an amazing doctor.

06/24/2025

I'm old school, I trust her, and feel I can see her more than a half a minute.

06/23/2025

She was professional and answered any questions I had. I was extremely satisfied with the time she took to listen and evaluate my health care needs.

06/22/2025

Dr. Lawes is fantastic! She listens to my concerns and addresses each one. She's easy to talk to and genuinely cares.

06/21/2025

She takes the time to listen

06/21/2025

Very comfortable to share all of your faults!

06/20/2025

She is a very kind and caring Dr.

06/18/2025

Cause she listens to me!

06/18/2025

I want my friends to have the best health care possible.

06/18/2025

I love Dr. Lawes

06/17/2025

she was nice

06/16/2025

Caring health care.

06/16/2025

Knowledgeable and caring. Easy to approach with medical concerns.

06/15/2025

She has a genuine interest in the health and well being of her patient.

06/15/2025

Very professional and knowledgeable. Took interest and time to answer my questions.

06/14/2025

Listened attentively and very respectful

06/13/2025

She listened to me and was very nice

06/13/2025

Caitlin Lawes made it a point to connect despite my crazy travel schedule. I was heard, cared for, and assured that my needed prescription was going to be available immediately.

06/11/2025

Easy to talk to and very thorough.

06/11/2025

Professional, knowledgable and kind Physician who really cares about her Patients.

06/10/2025

Polite and hears what your are saying not just listening.

06/10/2025

She is very caring and listen to you

06/09/2025

You can tell she cares, she listens to what you’re saying, engages you in the decisions, and is pleasant and professional

06/08/2025

friendly. thorough. respectful

06/07/2025

She a really good doctor and answers any questions I have and give really good advice

06/04/2025

Very down to earth and willing to help any way she can.

06/04/2025

Dr. Lawes really listens and cares about me!!

06/03/2025

Caitlin very good listener. Very considerate

06/03/2025

She was nice and funny!

06/02/2025

I was very comfortable talking to her. She took her time with me.

05/30/2025

She listens and everyone is so friendly

05/28/2025

Listened to my concerns and provides thoughtful responses

05/28/2025

She’s very competent and reassuring

05/27/2025

Dr. Lawes is amazing! She is extremely professional and caring!
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