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Carla J Dreher, MD

Carla J Dreher, MD

Family Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Omni Health Center

810 Michael Drive
Suite I
Chesterton, IN 46304

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Franciscan Physician Network Omni Health Center

Franciscan Health Michigan City

3500 Franciscan Way
Michigan City, IN 46360

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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 Michigan City

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Internship:
Franciscan Health Indianapolis Medical Staff Department

Residency:
Franciscan Health Indianapolis Medical Staff Department

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • 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

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(195 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.

114 Reviews

06/03/2026

I love Dr Carla, she's very friendly, thorough, doesn't make you feel like a number, listens to your concerns and is great about explaining things so you understand.

06/03/2026

Dr Carla is a wonderful dr. She listens she cares... just super! I know she is not taking on new patients, and I understand. But...she is the best.

06/02/2026

My wife saw Dr. Carla today as a new patient and loved her. High praise.

06/02/2026

Dr. Carla is wonderful. She explains things so you understand what to she means. She is friendly & concerned about how you feel.

06/02/2026

This was my first visit with her and she was terrific! She was very tuned in. She answered my questions and was very easy to talk to.

05/31/2026

She takes her time with you and focuses on you and your questions and really looks into your issues

05/26/2026

Dr Dreher always gives you her time and explains the situation. I never feel rushed and feel she truly cares about her patients.

05/21/2026

Excellent!

05/19/2026

Caring doctor

05/15/2026

Dr. Carla is outstanding. She is easy to talk with and explains everything in a way I can understand. She listens to what I say! She is always pleasant as well.

05/12/2026

We have no one close to us.

05/12/2026

Dr. Carla Dreher cares for her patients.

05/11/2026

Professional, caring and willing to take the time to discuss your health.

04/28/2026

She is a great communicator and I trust her recommendations and treatments.

04/27/2026

I was recommended to Carla and I like her.

04/17/2026

A very caring Dr. She listened to me. She was very helpful with my questions.

04/15/2026

Dr Dreher is a wonderful listener. She can explain medications with true knowledge. She has a very caring nature.

04/09/2026

Dr. C. Dreher responds promptly to messages and questions using My Chart; in fact recently, she went out of her way to respond to my message while she was away from the office at a conference. That is going above & beyond for patient care. I recently had an exacerbation of a female condition that has been causing me a great deal of pain & Dr. Dreher reached out to obtain a GYNO referral tor me. I very much appreciated that. And in ALL office visits she ALWAYS takes the time to listen to & address any questions & concerns. I NEVER feel rushed or hurried. For all the above reasons I feel Dr. Dreher is an exceptional Primary Care Doctor & am grateful to be under her care.

04/09/2026

She explains so you can understand, very patient great Doctor

04/06/2026

She is awesome!

04/03/2026

We love Dr Carla, she explains everything we ask her

04/01/2026

Dr. Dreher is very kind and patient. Always takes time to go over your issues and concerns, answers all your questions. Never feel rushed.

03/28/2026

She is has the knowledge and she listens

03/27/2026

She takes time to get to lnow you and to explain things and remembers you.

03/27/2026

She is amazing

03/24/2026

Love her . She explains everything and is very patient

03/19/2026

She takes her time to listen and come up with a reasonable treatment plan.

03/19/2026

Always on time, thorough, polite friendly staff

03/18/2026

Great doctor, friendly, caring, explains her thoughts to you in an understandable way and has friendly staff.

03/11/2026

Dr. Dreher is an amazing doctor. She is very caring. She addresses all your issues. She takes time with you and yet I’ve never had to sit in her waiting room.

03/06/2026

She’s always knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable!

03/03/2026

She shows compassion and concern. She seems to care about the whole you.

02/28/2026

she takes the time to listen and doesn't rush me

02/26/2026

Dr. Carla is terrific. She really listens to what I tell her. I am confident in her diagnosis and she explains everything really well.

02/25/2026

The doctor and staff listen to you.

02/23/2026

Explains so I can understand

02/22/2026

She has been my physician for a long time, and I trust her judgment and advice. She is professional but friendly and kind. She also takes time to discuss next steps and answer any questions.

02/21/2026

Dr Carla DREHER is thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. She listens to my concerns and health needs.

02/13/2026

Professional and caring

02/12/2026

Dr. Dreher is a knowageable, compassionate doctor, whom I feel very comfortable speaking with about my health concerns. She is a good listener and not condescending. I feel she keeps abreast of what is new in the medical field and tries to find solutions for her patients.

02/08/2026

Dr. Dreher always takes the time to listen to questions & concerns I have & I never feel rushed. I also appreciate that she & her staff respond quickly to messages sent via My Chart.

02/07/2026

Availability of appointments

02/02/2026

She is the best - caring and professional

01/28/2026

She is very thorough and listens to my concerns.

01/28/2026

She listens to you and is not in a rush to make a quota for the day

01/24/2026

I did refer a friend to her, but the doctor is not accepting new patients at this time.

01/20/2026

Dr. Carla Dreher is top notch. She’s very kind, professional, considerate and listens. She hears your needs and wants you to be at your best at all times. There’s never any pressure about testing or whatever is going on in one’s life. She’s direct. She’s amazing. Best of the best.

01/14/2026

She is very polite explains everything so you can understand answers all of your questions she takes her time does not make me feel rushed. Never have to wait long for your appointment. Her staff is very nice. The office is very clean.

01/06/2026

Listens well to concerns, very knowledgeable, compassionate, excellent doctor

01/02/2026

Easy to talk to, listens to me and very knowledgeable

12/26/2025

Dr Carla Dreher is very easy to talk to and really listens as you voice your concerns. Ruthie Hornaday

12/19/2025

Excellent knowledge, caring, easy to talk to her.

12/17/2025

Dr. Carla Dreher is wonderful! Extremely helpful and spent time discussing my medical needs.

12/12/2025

She is competent, patient focused, and an asset to Franciscan and to me.

12/12/2025

Dr. Dreher spends time with you and you don't feel like a number. She truly listens and gives advice when asked. I feel she truly cares about her patients.

12/09/2025

Great doctor

12/08/2025

Great doctor, she takes the time to listen & answers questions

12/05/2025

Explains things well, kind

12/04/2025

Always listens with concern about every question no matter how trivial, and answers with exceptional knowledge. Very kind and friendly.

12/03/2025

Dr Dreher is fantastic! She’s very professional but caring and extremely knowledgeable. She listens, doesn’t rush you during your appointment and works with you on how to fix any issues you’re dealing with.

12/01/2025

First time appointment with Carla Dreher. She was great.

11/19/2025

Very caring Dr.

11/19/2025

Good Dr. and always has time to listen and explain if u don't understand.

11/15/2025

Best doctor I’ve ever had.

11/14/2025

Dr. C. Dreher always takes the time to listen to my questions & concerns offering insight and I never feel rushed during my appointment time.

11/14/2025

Dr. Carla is magnificent. She is easy to talk with because she really listens. I am very fortunate to have her as my primary physician.

11/14/2025

She doesn't overbook and make people sit forever. Then when you see her she is so nice and personable.

11/12/2025

Dr Carla Dreher is truly a wonderful physician. She is very knowledgeable, listens to her patients concerns and addresses all issues, she makes her patients feel very comfortable due to excellent bedside manner. Her office always runs on time. I never have to wait long. She is truly the best at what she does!

11/12/2025

I appreciate a woman’s approach to women’s health issues, but also feel that Dr. Dreher’s referrals/recommendations are made with earned confidence, regardless of physician gender.

11/04/2025

Listens to you, gives great information

10/30/2025

I really like how my doctor listens to me. I've been seeing her for 17 years.

10/28/2025

She cares and she listen's

10/22/2025

Dr Carla Dreher has been taken care of my health for decades. I’m extremely thankful for her caring services.

10/21/2025

Excellent

10/21/2025

Caring and knowledgeable, excellent rapport with patients.

10/18/2025

Dr. Carla always takers her time until she has a correct diagnosis and I fully understand her directions. I’ve been seeing her for several years and I feel she knows me as a person and not just one of her patients.

10/15/2025

Love her!

10/14/2025

I have told friends about her. She listens to what you are saying about your problem and deals with the problem right then. Always has been very helpful.

10/14/2025

I've going to her a long time.pleasnt and caring

10/08/2025

She always addresses my concerns and provides a plan of care.

10/07/2025

One of the best Docs ever. She listens to you completely. Concerned with your medical health.💓

10/04/2025

Excellent Dr

09/26/2025

She's a great doctor.

09/25/2025

She spends time with me and really talks to me about my health.

09/24/2025

Dr. Dreher is very knowledgeable and patient. She listens and explains things carefully and directly and answers any questions I have.

09/15/2025

Always listens and has great suggestions

09/15/2025

Love her, very easy to talk to and she listens!

09/13/2025

Dr. Carla Dreher takes the necessary time for visit. Plus reasonable wait time.

09/12/2025

Open minded, listens to concerns, well versed in the profession.

09/02/2025

She always answers my questions and is always on time.

09/02/2025

Professional competent caring Great listener

08/29/2025

Dr. Carla always gives her complete attention to whatever is going on and to whatever questions I have.

08/27/2025

She's on it! She's got my back. She's informed and will dig to get an answer and results.

08/26/2025

I think she's great. I wish she was taking patients as my wife would like to see her also.

08/22/2025

Very through.

08/18/2025

Listens to my concerns

08/17/2025

Because she always listens to questions and takes time to provide necessary feedback and answers.

08/15/2025

Wonderful physician.

08/06/2025

Wonderful doctor. Friendly, caring, explains things well in a way you can understand. Great group working for her.

08/06/2025

Caring, astute and highly informed.

08/05/2025

She’s is thorough and never makes me feel rushed. Explains everything very well.

07/31/2025

As my husband says, I think she is the best doctor I’ve ever had!

07/31/2025

I have already recommended her to others.

07/29/2025

Very professional. Spends time and knows her patient info. Researches and responds.

07/29/2025

Everyone there is very professional.

07/29/2025

She never rushes you and explains everything in details!!

07/23/2025

Thorough and professional. Very good listener. Dr. Dreher acts as an active partner in my healthcare concerns.

07/18/2025

She has been my doctor for over a decade and I already refer my friends to her.

07/15/2025

Professional and personal care

07/09/2025

Dr. Carla remembers things i tell her. She pays attention. It's nice to be seen.

07/01/2025

Dr. Dreher always gives her time to explain things when I am looking for answers and does not rush through our visits and truly cares. She is the best!

06/29/2025

Always takes the time to listen and explain things

06/25/2025

Good dr.

06/20/2025

She listens to all of your concerns and suggests a plan to address them!
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