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Chandana Vavilala, MD

Chandana Vavilala, MD

Internal Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
Telugu, English, Hindi

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Franciscan Health Crown Point

12750 Saint Francis Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Mysore Medical College University of Mysore

Internship:
State Univ of New York at Buffalo

Residency:
State Univ of New York at Buffalo

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

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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
  • Encore Health Network
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • MDWise
  • 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

(240 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.

136 Reviews

11/27/2025

She listens to patient and is diligent in solving patient's issues.

11/22/2025

Good doctor

11/11/2025

Very caring doctor

11/10/2025

Dr. Chandana Vavilala is superb! Professional, caring, attentive, knowledgeable, excellent communication skills.

11/08/2025

She is the best. Easy to talk to. Caring. Patient

10/24/2025

Dr Vavilala is very friendly and listen s to her patients. She also explains everything. Highly recommend her.

10/20/2025

Very good doctor. Very detailed and easy to talk to.

10/20/2025

Very nice doctor she is concerned and she wants to help you so that you can have the best health and stop taking medication’s. She’s very nice.

10/16/2025

Dr. Vavilala has been watching over me for many years. I'm very fortunate. Dana and the staff are very helpful as well

10/08/2025

Thorough and knowledgeable.

10/06/2025

Dr. Vavilala answered all my questions

10/06/2025

I like the way she treats me and really seems to care!

10/02/2025

She is a good physician.

10/01/2025

Excellent professional service. Cares deeply about her patients health. She is very knowledgeable and answers all questions. She is a wonderful doctor and person. My husband and I feel blessed to have found her.

09/30/2025

Thoroughness and listens to your concerns

09/30/2025

She answers all my questions. I understand what ever she is doing for my care.

09/25/2025

Dr Vavilala is always consistent for making sure my concerns are addressed and she takes the time to review my history and tests . Along with her assistants Dana .

09/25/2025

Dr vavilala is very tender and kind and I feel she takes time with me and explains

09/25/2025

Great listener and include me with making decisions about my health.

09/23/2025

Very concerned Very informative & easy to talk to..... if I have an issue she always cures it

09/22/2025

Professional, friendly, and trusted.

09/21/2025

Same reason as above. While appointments can be harder to get, once I was seen it was a very thorough and positive experience. She listened to the problems and worked to thoroughly address possible next steps.

09/19/2025

Dr. Vavilala takes all the time necessary to answer any questions I may have, give any referrals I may need, send in orders for my tests, and is very friendly. She asks about other Doctors I am seeing and how I'm doing with them. Really takes an interest in my well being. She's the best.

09/19/2025

Dr. Vavilala is extremely professional, caring and knowledgeable.

09/16/2025

Although my husband and I have a little trouble understanding her-not anything major. We know she always has our best interests at heart. Very pleasant and patient with patients. .Good doctor!

09/10/2025

Caring, professional and a great Dr

09/09/2025

Had a good check up very nice

09/07/2025

Dr. Vavilala keeps me up to date on tests, vaccine reminders, and recommendations on healthy living.

09/04/2025

Very thorough and helpful.

09/04/2025

Just like here.

09/04/2025

Trustworthy, straight to the point

09/03/2025

Dr Vavilala listens and tries to correct problems and continues to work towards wellness.

09/03/2025

She is very caring and listens to me. Takes her time to answer my questions.

09/01/2025

I have difficulty understanding people who are non-native English speakers. Dr V is all business (not that I expect my PC physician to be friends), but I wish Dr V had some warmth. In the past I've had Drs I felt I could confide in, but not so with Dr V.

09/01/2025

She good doctor

08/28/2025

Dr. Vavilala is very professional and caring. She really listened to me and made practical recommendations.

08/26/2025

I am always able to contact her via MyChart with any questions or concerns. Dana in her office is very responsive.

08/26/2025

She was very nice and cares about her patient's health. She asks questions and explains everything.

08/25/2025

My first experience in the office

08/21/2025

She responds to my issues.

08/21/2025

Very thoughtful and professional

08/20/2025

Dr Vavilala listens to my concerns. She is personable with a wealth of knowledge and sense of humor

08/19/2025

good doctor, listens to me about my health problems

08/18/2025

I have been her patient for 20 years. I like her for the care she takes in her patients.

08/13/2025

Listens and is knowledgeable.

08/12/2025

Dr spent a lot c us answering our questions etc She was very thorough.

08/07/2025

She was kind and respectful.

07/30/2025

She is a caring and good doctor

07/29/2025

She will sit and talk to you and listen

07/28/2025

She listens to my concerns and gives great advice on ways to improve my health.

07/28/2025

Awesome

07/23/2025

Dr. Vavilala was professional, thorough, personal and very welcoming with my appointment.

07/22/2025

Very efficient, answered all my concerns, and was caring. A feature you don’t find often

07/22/2025

Great Dr

07/16/2025

Great doctor

07/15/2025

She’s always friendly and helpful and zeros in on what I need to have a healthy lifestyle

07/15/2025

She answered all my questions, helped me develop a plan for near future.

07/14/2025

She has been my doctor for 20 years. She listens and has attentive staff.

07/08/2025

Very caring doctor

07/01/2025

She takes her time with you and explains things in a way that you understand.

07/01/2025

Very knowledgeable, kind, and helpful

05/14/2025

Very professional and very knowledgeable. Gives the best of care and explains all results and answers all concerns and questions. She is not only a great doctor, she is a great person and very kind. My husband and I are so grateful to have her as our doctor. Her office, exam rooms and waiting room are very clean and comfortable.

05/13/2025

Great doctor who has kept me healthy for many years!!!!

05/12/2025

Thorough, caring and good listener.

05/12/2025

Dr. Vavilala is very friendly and knowledgeable. She is very thorough and she explains everything. Also, asks you if you have any questions. Very caring.

05/09/2025

Great Doctor

05/06/2025

Dr. Vavilala is always upbeat and kind. She takes time to explain everything.

05/06/2025

She is thorough in her exam and answers all my questions.

05/04/2025

Listens, includes you in developing treatment plan.

05/03/2025

She’s a wonderful Dr

05/01/2025

i am referring my wife for treatment as a new patient.

04/27/2025

She listens to your concerns

04/24/2025

Consistent quality care received over the years. Dr. Vavilala has always treated me with respect and makes health care recommendations that are in my best interest.

04/21/2025

I feel very confident in having her in charge of my health care. I feel she is competent, current on health issues, and friendly which makes it comfortable to visit with in person and with communications.

04/17/2025

Nice doctor pleasant to speak to and seems to care

04/16/2025

I have been a patient of hers for many years and she has been a very good doctor for me. So I would recommend her to my friends if they need a doctor.

04/16/2025

I’m deeply grateful for Dr. Vavilala, her care is consistently marked by thoughtfulness, attentiveness, and a thorough approach to assessment. Her medical assistant, Dana, is also a true delight, professional, kind, and gracious in her interactions.

04/15/2025

Thorough, caring, personable.

04/15/2025

Dr. Vavilala is extremely concerned about her patients health and well being. She takes time to hear and address concerns and really listens as we relay those concerns. She includes me in on decisions regarding my care and medication. She gives I personalized advice based on my individual experiences.

04/08/2025

Listened to my thoughts and concerns! Very experienced and M.D, not a Nurse Practioner playing Doctor!!!!

04/08/2025

Covers all health issues or material

03/30/2025

She’s very concerned about me and my health and my future health she listens carefully and gives me advice on conditions that I have how to get better

03/25/2025

Takes the time to listen to you

03/24/2025

Genuine interest in my care

03/19/2025

Great doctor really takes the time with me.

03/18/2025

She is caring and listens to my issues

03/16/2025

She is the best!! Listens to me, makes effective referrals

03/12/2025

I have been a patient of Dr Vavilala for a long time. She is very patient and understanding.

03/12/2025

Great Dr

03/11/2025

She is very good

03/11/2025

She responds to my issues and takes steps to meet my needs.

03/10/2025

She’s very thorough and talks to me without sounding condescending

03/07/2025

She knows her medical stuff.

03/07/2025

Very good Doctor

03/07/2025

Dr Vavilala is a good physicians

03/06/2025

Very friendly and thorough. Checks on what my other Franciscan and non-Franciscan affiliateddoctors are doing for me. Makes recommendations for further tests that may be useful.

03/03/2025

Dr Vavilala, is really consistent with the medical care she gives to me as a patient.

03/03/2025

Read above answer. I've been to see Dr. Vavilala 3 times and have no complaints. We are just getting to know each other.

02/27/2025

Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

02/25/2025

She listens to me and explains things well.

02/20/2025

She is very nice and listens to her patients. Very knowledgeable.

02/20/2025

She is a wonderful Doctor and personable always.

02/12/2025

She is a thorough and extremely knowledgeable doctor. She's very caring and always gives good advice.

02/07/2025

She is a good person and doctor.

02/07/2025

She is very thorough, and professional.

02/05/2025

Seem like a thorough check-up. She was very forthcoming with information.

02/05/2025

Dr. Vavilala is thorough and explains clearly results of visit. Patiently answers our questions . Never feel rushed.

02/04/2025

She talked me with every detail related to my health.

02/04/2025

Caring and thorough. Concerned about the health of her patients.

02/04/2025

She's good, she listens, and she takes the time to explain things to make sure you understand.

02/03/2025

She has been very informative and helpful. She listens to my concerns and takes as much time as I need.

02/02/2025

Very through

01/30/2025

Dr.Vavilala has been my primary physician As well as my family for around 10 years I trust her.

01/29/2025

She is a great person and doctor and very personable, thank you.

01/29/2025

She is a physician who cares about her patience she listens. She understands when she tries to help. In every way she can.

01/29/2025

Dr Vavilala took the time to talk to me. Was concerned for my well being. She made me feel important and not just another patient.

01/23/2025

Dr. Vavilala has been my physician for many years now, and she is wonderful. She listens to me and she explains what is going on with my body when I have a problem. I trust her. When I follow her instructions, I always feel better. She cares about her patients, and is a real example of your hospital's mission statement.

01/22/2025

Because she is good at her job

01/21/2025

She takes the time and listens to what I have to say.

01/20/2025

Dr. Vavilala took time to go over all aspects of my recent hospitalization. She gave a thorough exam of my health progress since discharge and recommendations for the future for my health. She is an excellent physician.

01/18/2025

dr. vavilala listens to me, gives me sound health advice. She also is thorough in her assessment of my health and body.

01/17/2025

LoveDr.Vavilala. She is patient and addresses all my concerns.

01/16/2025

knowledgeable physician

01/14/2025

She is a good doctor. She has seen me through many things.

01/14/2025

Nice to talk to and seems like she cares about her patiants.

01/10/2025

Dr Vavilala is thorough and compassionate. She has helped me through various health concerns through the years.

01/06/2025

She is very good about describing things that you need to do and why!

01/06/2025

Very knowledgeable and personable and efficient.

12/20/2024

I've gone to her for years. She's very patient with me due to my hearing loss

12/18/2024

Great preventative care. Provides options and discusses medical condition. Very caring and personable personality.

12/17/2024

Dr. V. Is the best .. She is very thorough.. She explains everything you need to know. All my questions are answered.

12/17/2024

She is very thorough and did not rush me, answered all my questions.

12/17/2024

Dr Vavilala is very approachable. She always listens to my concerns.

12/11/2024

Being proactive and thorough, Dr Vavilala has prevented possible serious issues with my health.

12/09/2024

Best Doctor ever!

12/09/2024

She's the best PCP I've ever had in my adult life.
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