Erika L Rager, MD, MPH

Erika L Rager, MD, MPH

Clinical Areas: General Surgery
Specialties: Surgery
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Breast & Melanoma Specialists Indianapolis

8111 S. Emerson Ave
Suite 104
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Franciscan Physician Network Breast & Melanoma Specialists Indianapolis

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Residency:
Univ Of North Carolina Hosps

Post-Graduate School:
Univ Of North Carolina Hosps

Undergraduate:
Indiana University Bloomington

Board Certifications

American Board of Preventive Medicine

American Board of Surgery

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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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Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(109 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.

67 Reviews

08/29/2026

Shes very knowledgeable in her field and has very good passion and care for her patient. Im so glad I had the experience working on my cancer.

08/27/2026

Dr Rager is very knowledgeable and put me at ease before my surgery of stage 0 breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy of my left breast Aug 4. I have had little to no problems a d swelling is almost gone. I have normal bruising. Thank you Dr Rager I was in excellent hands.

08/11/2026

Dr Rager has been flawless

08/06/2026

Caring and thorough

08/03/2026

Caring and compassionate

07/31/2026

It goes back to the last question. Knowledgeable, friendly and stays on top of her patients.

07/23/2026

very caring

07/20/2026

Dr. Rager has.always been wonderful.I have done very well during my journey.

07/02/2026

Great bedside manner. I felt totally seen and understood when I discussed my situation.

07/02/2026

Friendly, knowledgable

07/02/2026

I would highly recommend Dr. Rager to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. She truly listens to her patients and takes the time to answer questions with compassion and care. I genuinely looked forward to my one-year follow-up appointment because her positive energy is contagious. She is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and always makes me feel heard and reassured. I am so grateful to have had her as part of my care team.

07/01/2026

Dr. Rager is an excellent surgeon and puts you at ease.

06/30/2026

Love Dr Rager!

06/29/2026

Very caring

06/23/2026

She explained all possibilities with the procedures. She was very open and kind.

06/21/2026

answered all questions

06/11/2026

Professional & friendly

06/10/2026

Very nice caring doctor. Answers all questions.

06/01/2026

She is great and listens

05/26/2026

She takes the time to explain everything so I can understand what she’s talking about

05/26/2026

She made me feel very at ease with the things she explained.

05/23/2026

Just so awesome!

05/16/2026

As stated above. The Doctor has assisted me in getting a better chances at living well instead of facing battles like other patients have and are. She listened and we came up with steps forward. Appreciated her medical skills. She was also kind natured.

05/14/2026

She is THE BEST!!!!

05/11/2026

Dr Rager is patient,caring,very skilled and patient.

05/10/2026

She was very thorough and patient with all my questions.

04/23/2026

She is an excellent surgeon and avery good listener.

04/14/2026

Please see above, but in addition to that, she’s extremely knowledgeable and made me feel very confident that I will have a positive outcome after surgery

04/09/2026

Dr Rager has an excellent bedside manner. She explains things in a way that's easy to understand. She's very thoughtful and caring. I really appreciate having her as my surgeon.

04/06/2026

Erika Rager is a very caring and personable doctor. She takes her time to answer questions and always makes you feel at ease.

03/25/2026

Dr. Rager is an exceptional breast specialist whose expertise and precision are matched only by her compassion. She takes the time to truly listen, explains every step with clarity, and makes you feel completely confident in your care. Her attention to detail and commitment to the best possible outcome set her apart. I would trust her again without hesitation and recommend her wholeheartedly.

03/16/2026

very caring and knows how to comfort you

03/09/2026

Dr. Rager really listens and is caring and compassionate.

03/09/2026

Dr. Rager is great. Hope she never leaves. Been seeing her for years.

03/04/2026

Because she is an excellent Doctor and she let's her patients know what is wrong with them and what she plans to do to make it right.

03/02/2026

Dr. Rager is WONDERFUL!! She is very knowlegable and extremely competent in her field of expertise and has an incredible bed side manner. I felt totally blessed to have her as my surgeon.

02/27/2026

cares

02/19/2026

She was willing to spend as much answering questions as we needed. Very caring

02/15/2026

she was great explaining everything on how it works and how it works to recover from it she’s very helpful and explaining

02/12/2026

Wonderful doctor. With the knowledge needed in her field. Always confirms that she is a good choice when putting your faith in a doctor.

02/12/2026

She is Wonderful....She explain everything to me up front, very caring .She told me what I could do and what I could not do....Told me how long I would be off work.....I'm so grateful for all who help me... Thank you .

02/06/2026

Explained things in layman terms. Open to questions. Approachable. Knowledgeable

02/02/2026

She was very informative and answered all our questions. I felt very comfortable with her

01/28/2026

Takes time to answer any questions you may have, and she is never in a hurry with the appointment with her.

01/22/2026

Professional, caring, careful, competent and honest.

01/17/2026

Dr Rager puts you at ease. She seems to truly care about you.

01/13/2026

The best care!

01/08/2026

I like her- she took time to listen to a crazy me.

01/08/2026

She is gifted and truly kind to patients and family.

12/22/2025

She is so caring, patient and I just appreciate and love her kindness

12/20/2025

She tells me every little detail. She's kind and compassionate.

12/15/2025

Compassionate, explains everything in terms that are understandable

12/09/2025

Very friendly,put me at ease about my procedure

12/04/2025

Calm and reassuring demeanor, caring treatment, careful explanation of test results and future action. Friendly yet professional.

11/17/2025

Dr. Rager has been very human and worked to bring me the best care possible.

11/06/2025

I am so thankful for her expertise doing my surgery. My breast cancer journey has been better because of her care and knowledge. She is friendly and listens and answers questions. I am five years in remission.

11/06/2025

Listens and seems caring.

11/04/2025

Takes time to discuss problems and is very sympathetic. She is knowledgeable and understanding.

11/02/2025

Very personable, made sure I understood everything she said

10/27/2025

She is kind, knowledgeable, encouraging without creating false hope or narratives, she is flexible and willing to work with other providers as a comprehensive team. She simply instills confidence and creates a foundation for moving into the next, difficult steps of fighting cancer.

10/25/2025

She’s a wonderful person and Dr well knowledgeable.

10/11/2025

Personable, caring

10/09/2025

Very kind, patient and reassuring

10/02/2025

Dr. Rager and her team are excellent.

09/18/2025

Very knowledgeable, great bedside manner, and explained all steps!

09/15/2025

Dr. Rager is friendly, knowledgeable, and doesn't rush her appointments. She truly cares about her patients.

09/15/2025

She gets to the problem and explains everything
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