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Cass R Cortez, MD

Cass R Cortez, MD

Family Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Franklin Township Family Medicine

8325 E. Southport Road
Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46259

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

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Open 24 hours
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Franciscan Health Indianapolis

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Deaconess Hospital Family Medicine Residency

Undergraduate:
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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
  • Humana Medicaid
  • 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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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(263 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.

148 Reviews

11/28/2025

Dr. Cortez took the time to listen to my concerns.

11/26/2025

Best doctor I've ever had, listens, advising after careful consideration. He actively listens to my concerns.

11/25/2025

Cass is very attentive to my health concerns. I’m very lucky to have a caring doctor. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know.

11/25/2025

Great doctor

11/25/2025

Very good Doctor and to the point

11/19/2025

Efficient and compassionate

11/12/2025

He listen to everything thing I say

11/11/2025

Dr Cass Cortez is a thorough Dr.

11/11/2025

He is always on time, friendly and seems to be in touch with my health

11/09/2025

Dr. Cortez takes the time to listen!

11/07/2025

Friendly, thorough, and professional

11/06/2025

Caring, great listener and knowledgeable

11/06/2025

Dr Cortez listened to me and resolved all issues and was very knowledgeable about everything that was going on with me.

11/06/2025

Efficient and professional. Answered all questions I had. Reviewed health history and made recommendations reflecting my health needs and questions.

11/05/2025

Dr Cortez is professional and caring.

11/04/2025

Good communications, very knowledgeable and friendly

10/31/2025

thorough, accessible,

10/28/2025

He listens and answers questions. I never feel like I'm being ignored.

10/25/2025

Easy to talk to

10/25/2025

Thorough, friendly and compassionate.

10/22/2025

Always on time an answer all my questions.

10/20/2025

A great doctor

10/20/2025

Caring and knowledgeable physician

10/20/2025

Very respectful doctor, not condescending, patient

10/18/2025

Dr Cortez takes time to talk and listen to me

10/16/2025

They are very clean and very efficient.

10/14/2025

Genuine interest & care.

10/06/2025

He is personable and easy to talk with.

10/02/2025

Great doctor, however the wait to see him is a little long.

09/29/2025

Always helpful and good listener.

09/23/2025

Been seeing him for almost a year and he is always very supportive and explains things to understanding.

09/18/2025

Efficient, knowledgeable

09/17/2025

Friendly and respectful answers aii of my concerns in easy to understand

09/16/2025

very nice

09/16/2025

He listened to my concerns and was not in a rush

09/15/2025

Very thorough. He takes time for questions. You never feel like he is rushing to the next patient.

09/15/2025

Friendly and efficient visit. Very thorough with exam and clear explanation of treatments.

09/15/2025

Very compassionate.

09/15/2025

Very knowledgeable doctor

09/12/2025

He listens to me, and then advises me

09/10/2025

He listens and is very thorough.

09/10/2025

Dr Cortez is very knowledgeable and very understanding about the patient's needs.

09/03/2025

As I already stated in my first answer Dr Cortez was professional and knowledgeable. He was easy to talk with and we came up with a reasonable treatment plan that should hopefully solve my issue.

08/27/2025

👍

08/26/2025

Comfortable visiting

08/22/2025

Dr Cortez is very friendly and efficient.

08/19/2025

Luckily I got introduced to him from my late father who couldn’t say enough good things about him. After Dr. Cortez took me on as a patient I found out first hand why my Dad was so complimentary.

08/16/2025

He listens,answers questions and follows up on issues.

08/16/2025

Dr. Cortez is attentive and seems to genuinely care. Takes time to consider options for treatment.

08/13/2025

Good doctor

08/13/2025

Thorough, excellent physician

08/11/2025

He is very attentive to my problems and takes his time to help.

08/11/2025

Great doctor

08/11/2025

Great young man totally concerned about my welfare

08/11/2025

Dr Cortez is the best

08/10/2025

He is very kind to us

07/24/2025

Is very professional and efficient. Good listener.

07/23/2025

Dr. Cortez is easy to understand and explained what symptoms he found with a course of treatment.

07/21/2025

Down to earth responsive and gives all the options

07/21/2025

He is a great Doctor knows his patients well and works for them

07/09/2025

He he will explain everything with you and takes the time

07/08/2025

Dr. Cortez, is very knowledgeable and personable, and he’s very good at guiding me in my healthcare decisions.

07/08/2025

Took time with me and very friendly.

06/30/2025

Dr Cortez is great and there is never any wait time when arriving for scheduled appointment

06/30/2025

He is knowledgeable, listens intently and is always pleasant and friendly!

06/25/2025

Dr Cortez listens to the patient. I am comfortable talking to him about any issues I am experiencing.

06/24/2025

Dr Cortez is easy to talk too and he explains different options for care.

06/23/2025

Knowledgeable, always on time, listens

06/22/2025

One of the best dr.ive had

06/18/2025

I have referred three people to Dr. Cortez over the past year. They all have expressed how much they have loved switching to him. He is a great physician.

06/12/2025

He is like kind of friend and family

06/06/2025

Professional caring

06/04/2025

He is able to listen to the patients needs and give any advices for any health issues.

06/02/2025

Dr. Cortez was very thorough and really took the time to listen to concerns that I had. Very friendly and compassionate.

06/02/2025

Very cordial explains everything so you fully understand

05/28/2025

I and Dr Cortez seem to understand each other and he explains things at a level I can comprehend.

05/28/2025

I ALWAYS recommend Dr Cortez to anyone I speak about health-care.

05/27/2025

Dr. Cortez always takes time to listen to any problems or questions you have.

05/27/2025

Excelente médico.

05/26/2025

I complained of a sore throat, but the doctor never even took a look. Just prescribed meds.

05/21/2025

He’s great. Punctual, efficient, friendly, but also ‘to the point’. Gets done what needs to be done very quickly & very well. Is also very fast when responding to emails sent via MyChart.

05/20/2025

Dr Cortez listens to me and comes up with a plan if needed

05/16/2025

Friendly knowledgeable and easy to talk to

05/13/2025

Like him

05/12/2025

Super friendly and personable. Takes an interest in what I’m saying. Explains things as easily or deeply as I wish to go. Doesn’t make me feel rushed. Always prompt and on time.

05/09/2025

Always have wonderful service from nurses and doctor.

05/09/2025

He is a great doctor. He listens to all my questions, responds to them in a simple and clear way. All done with courtesy, to the point and in a very professional way.

05/07/2025

Consummate professional. Shows empathy and complete professionalism.

05/06/2025

On time Efficient Knows my health concerns

05/05/2025

Dr Cortez is an excellent physician

04/30/2025

A great doctor. Friendly and highly knowledgeable. He’s taken very good care of me and my medical issues.

04/28/2025

He’s been there a while and accepted me when Doctor Van Gemert left

04/24/2025

He’s professional, personable, listens EXTREMELY WELL & I can tell VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE!!

04/24/2025

Dr. Cortez is very knowledgeable, personable and takes the time to listen to my issues and concerns

04/22/2025

Can trust the doctor

04/18/2025

Friendly

04/18/2025

He always listens and follows the patient lead.

04/16/2025

He is always very interested in helping you with your questions

04/08/2025

Personable knowledgeable and professional

04/04/2025

Excellent Dr

03/24/2025

Knowledgeable, patient, and professional.

03/24/2025

Great listener and helpful

03/22/2025

He’s a great doctor and good listener

03/19/2025

He’s a great Doctor and a great person

03/18/2025

Professional, friendly, answers questions, gives suggestions for healthcare

03/14/2025

Very attentive to my needs.

03/12/2025

Dr. Cortez is friendly and down to earth. He is easy to talk to and explains any questions thoroughly. I never feel rushed.

03/12/2025

Doctor Cass Cortez is very kind and knowledgeable, he smiles a lot.

03/12/2025

Love Dr. Cortez. He shows great compassion and takes time to get to know his patients.

03/12/2025

Dr Cortez, is a great listener when it comes to your concerns or questions. He is really good at talking through those along with anything you should watch out for and inform him if you see any changes.

03/10/2025

He is kind and patient doctor, he listens and explains all my questions

03/04/2025

He listens to you and cares

03/03/2025

He is very down to earth and listens

02/28/2025

He ordered quick testing and made me feel like he would figure out what was wrong with me

02/27/2025

Dr. Cortez listens understands provides options, helps you evaluate which one would be best for you and truly cares about the health of his patience

02/26/2025

He cares about you and has always made me feel that things will get better even on the visits I am down in the dumps that my labs weren't the best. He truly has helped guide me to the best health and shape I have been in the past 10 years.

02/11/2025

Dr Cortez is very thorough and personable

02/07/2025

Friendly and respectful. Very respectful and knowledgeable about my problems

02/07/2025

Very personable and easy to talk to. Took the time to listen to me.

02/06/2025

Straight Forth

02/05/2025

Good at what he does takes great interest in his patients

02/03/2025

Very efficient appointment. Understands treatment needs and presents a plan.

02/01/2025

It’s easy to talk with him and get answers or referrals to a specialist if needed.

01/27/2025

He’s ok for me but my husband didn’t click with him.

01/25/2025

His treatment plan was excellent.

01/23/2025

Dr. Cortez is very knowledgeable, takes time to listen, and extremely professional

01/21/2025

Dr . Cortez is very good

01/15/2025

Dr. Cortez is a great doctor but most of all he is a wonderful person. He always takes his time explaining and discussing your medical problems. He also cares for you as a person. He is not only my doctor but my friend.

01/14/2025

Professional, knowledgeable, courteous, timely.

01/14/2025

Good experience

01/12/2025

Dr. Cortez took time with me to understand my medical needs. Didn’t feel rushed. He was polite and caring.

01/07/2025

Very knowledgeable and tells you what you need to know in an easy understandable way

01/04/2025

He said was very thorough in diagnosing my condition and filling my prescriptions. He is always friendly, thorough and ready to help his patient. He is an excellent physician.

01/02/2025

He was very friendly relateable and was very supportive.

01/01/2025

He listened

01/01/2025

Very knowledgeable and personable. Spends enough time with me.

12/31/2024

Went out of his way on a Friday to call in a prescription for a rash so I wouldn’t have to suffer itching all weekend until I saw him on Monday.

12/22/2024

He's an awesome doctor. I did refer my brother to him.

12/22/2024

I IMMEDIATELY connected with him! I had heard great things about him, and that was all confirmed for me.

12/20/2024

Hes been my Dr for years and does good by me

12/18/2024

Great doctor

12/17/2024

Very thorough and caring

12/17/2024

Good listener and answers questions understandably.

12/17/2024

Listens, caring, kind and thorough in exam and plan of care.

12/16/2024

He is great

12/11/2024

Great doctor to work with

12/11/2024

Listens to your issues. Very personable and knowledgeable.

12/09/2024

He listened and was very thorough.
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