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James D Simantirakis, DO

James D Simantirakis, DO

Critical Care Medicine, Family Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Crown Point Health Center

12800 Mississippi Parkway
Suite B201
Crown Point, IN 46307

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7:30am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Crown Point Health Center

Franciscan Health Crown Point

12750 Saint Francis Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307

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Franciscan Health Dyer

24 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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Franciscan Health Munster

701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Midwestern University College of Health Sciences

Internship:
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields/ Midwestern U Family Medicine Residency Program Closed 11/01/2021

Residency:
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields/ Midwestern U Family Medicine Residency Program Closed 11/01/2021

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine and OMT

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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Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(368 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.

189 Reviews

02/20/2026

Took time and through and professional

02/19/2026

I trust him to help me

02/19/2026

Able to get me in quickly after hospital stay Professional and thorough

02/17/2026

Very Knowledgeable and professional

02/16/2026

30 years.

02/14/2026

My wife was always feeling sick, we moved back to Indiana in 2018 that’s when I became Dr Simantirakis’ patient. Eventually I convinced her to go see him instead of the VA. One day she ended up in the emergency room. Dr. Simantirakis ran all kinds of tests and diagnosed her in 3 days. Dr Simantirakis will always be our Primary Care Doctor!!

02/12/2026

Nice listens to you

02/09/2026

He cares.

02/07/2026

He’s been my PCP for over 15 yrs now and I love the guy! Very easy to talk to. Always addresses whatever issues I may have!!

02/05/2026

Everybody was very professional

02/05/2026

As I mentioned in the last question. Dr. Is very welcoming and listens to you intently to your concerns before he evaluates what you have told him.

02/04/2026

Great doctor who I really respect.

02/02/2026

It was a good visit

01/30/2026

We have been patient of Dr Simantirakis for years. We have sent many people to him.

01/30/2026

Dr. Simantirakis is caring and engaging. He listens patiently and clearly explains recommendations.

01/26/2026

He listened to all of my issues and had a solution.

01/24/2026

Good bedside manner. Provided great medical care.

01/23/2026

He was nice and polite and I am recommending him to my Son

01/23/2026

He takes the time to answer my questions and will always do what he needs to do to find out what is going on with you.

01/22/2026

Always well prepared for the appointment. Listens well.

01/18/2026

Good listener

01/16/2026

He listens to me very nicely because I always have questions and he has answers.

01/13/2026

Always take the time to listen to your needs and concerns.

01/12/2026

Wonderful Dr

01/08/2026

Friendly, supportive, proactive, knowledgeable. Best of the rest.

01/07/2026

Have recommended him to family members

01/06/2026

Knowledgeable, easy to talk to.

01/06/2026

9 is my go to

01/05/2026

Dr. Simantirakis is very thorough, he listens to my concerns and questions and he has, in my opinion probably extended my life with my medical maintenance and referring me to other Specialists. In my opinion he is an outstanding Physician! I’m glad he’s my Doctor.

01/03/2026

He listens and is thorough.

01/02/2026

Good person and doctor.

12/30/2025

Very personable

12/29/2025

He is understanding Doctor

12/26/2025

I feel he listens to me and my concerns

12/20/2025

Again Dr. Simantirakis is always friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, calm & caring (and clean)!

12/19/2025

He answers all my questions and is such a nice caring doctor.

12/18/2025

Takes his time, listens. Follows up.

12/16/2025

Thorough, conscientious, knowledgeable, kind!

12/15/2025

Used him for 20 years.

12/10/2025

He is easy to talk to. He listens. Will give good recommendations.

12/05/2025

Easy to talk to

12/04/2025

no issues

12/01/2025

Easy to talk to and listens well.

12/01/2025

Great Doctor

11/25/2025

He is very, very thorough and he listens to his patients

11/24/2025

nice doctor

11/19/2025

not easy to get appointments

11/17/2025

Kind and caring!!!

11/13/2025

He listens

11/12/2025

Extremely well 👍

11/11/2025

He really listened to what we had to say and didn’t push medication .

11/08/2025

I have already recommended him to several friends who are now his patients.

11/05/2025

I have and they are very happy with Dr. Simantirakis.

11/03/2025

Very personable takes time and you don't seem rushed at an appointment. If any questions I had, he answered in detail.

10/31/2025

Doctor Simantirakis is very professional and kind and listens to the patient. Asks questions and is very knowledgeable in his diagnosis and treatment. Excellent personal interaction.

10/30/2025

Although he is always pleasant and attentive it’s getting more difficult to make appts with him and there seems to be a communications gap between him and the the support personnel.

10/28/2025

He is warm person and listens well

10/27/2025

I really like this guy. He listens to me. And i can ramble on sometimes. He responds within the context of our conversation. Shows compassion and not just "medical talk".

10/17/2025

Easy to work with.

10/14/2025

He actually listens to what I have to say.

10/13/2025

I Have been seeing him for several years.

10/13/2025

Explains his diagnosis and listens to your symptoms.

10/09/2025

He is thorough and cares about you and your issues.

10/07/2025

He goes above and beyond to find out what your health issues are.

10/01/2025

Thorough, caring and direct.

09/30/2025

Just like the way the doctor very concerned about the patient

09/29/2025

Dr. Simantirakis listened patiently, and provided me with the care I needed to address my injury, as well as ordering tests and prescriptions regarding my visit.

09/26/2025

Caring

09/22/2025

He is knowledgeable and on top of his field.

09/21/2025

Very compassionate to an older person and the time To explain in terms I can understand.

09/17/2025

I have had min for years and I am satisfied with his personality, interaction and attentiveness.

09/17/2025

He's the best, very professional, leaves no stones unturned until he resolves the problem

09/16/2025

Doctor was very kind knowledgeable

09/15/2025

He seems to listen and not overly rush me when I’m trying to talk.

09/11/2025

Dr. Simantirakis is very friendly and takes his time with you to answer any questions you might have. He is always update with all prescriptions and any tests that you are to have. He keeps you on top of everything. He has been my husband, daughter and my Dr. for several years now.

09/10/2025

Always listens to what I am saying

09/10/2025

great doctor

09/06/2025

Dr. Simantarakis is the best. I have sent many friends to him.

09/04/2025

Good doctor.

09/04/2025

He's the best

09/03/2025

Dr Simantirakis is attentive and patient with me. He listens to my questions and concerns and then offers options to pursue.

09/03/2025

He listens to patient concerns. Works through to reach best solutions and/or advice.

09/02/2025

He's a Great Person,so far He's listen's to what I,have to say,I'm Lucky to have as my Doctor.

08/28/2025

Good service

08/27/2025

He explained choices i have and recommended blood test and urine specimen.I did that and by the next morning an mri was ordered to check my liver.

08/26/2025

Seems like a good doc. No resistance for referral requests after good discussion.

08/26/2025

Nice doctor

08/26/2025

Exceptional provider who takes the time to listen and provide answers.

08/19/2025

He goes out of his way to help his patient

08/18/2025

He seems educated and compassionate.

08/18/2025

He is an amazing individual. I have had the pleasure of seeing him along with my whole family. We cannot say enough great things about him. So caring and a great listener.

08/15/2025

I have use him for over 20 years.

08/14/2025

Competent and caring

08/14/2025

Very pleased with the doctor, he ask questions and shows that he cares.

08/14/2025

Good family physician

08/12/2025

He is caring, friendly, and informative. He listens to all my concerns and we talk about them.

08/11/2025

Very nice

08/09/2025

Great Doctor!! Very knowledgeable and sincere!!

08/08/2025

Friendly and respectful

08/07/2025

He is an excellent listener. He is engaged. Dr. Simantirakis genuinely cares about best outcomes for his patients.

08/06/2025

The Doctor I saw fully met my expectations for how I was to be treated vis a vis quality visits I have had in the past.

08/05/2025

I already did up above

07/30/2025

Very profe

07/26/2025

Friendly, professional. Only prescribes meds when absolutely needed. Leaves no stone unturned.

07/25/2025

A pro.

07/24/2025

He is a real honest down to earth person. Salt of the earth kink of guy.

07/23/2025

I think he is great. Easy to talk to. Kind.

07/21/2025

Personable, answers questions well.

07/21/2025

Both, pleasant and professional. Attentive and thoughtful.

07/17/2025

Took time to ask a lot of questions at this initial appointment and listened to my concerns

07/17/2025

Just looked at my calendar last night and saw I had appointment with Dr.Sims this morning at 7:30 am. Just remember that scheduling Department called me months ago to schedule My Wellness yearly appointment. Got there this morning and Dr. sims told me it was too early for Wellness check. Insurance would not pay for it. Had to reschedule for August 28 Have been seeing Dr. sims for many years. Have not had any problems with appointments or scheduling ???

07/15/2025

I believe he was thorough and tried to address condition to the best of his knowledge. Will follow up on suggested evaluations from this visit.

07/14/2025

He is ver understanding and thorough

07/14/2025

He is smart & listens to me. His tx. Is based on closely listening to what I have to input. He explains his orders & tx's to me every time.

07/11/2025

He's the best Doctor a person could ask for

07/10/2025

Friendly and really listens

07/10/2025

Caring and fast service.

07/08/2025

I have gone to Dr. S. For a number of years and trust his judgment.

07/08/2025

Dr Simantirakis cares about his patients! He’s a physician with good heart , smart , professional and knowledgeable! He’s the best !

07/07/2025

Very nice and good doctor!

07/03/2025

Listens to his patients .

06/24/2025

He has ben my doctor for years and now sees my wife and kids.

06/24/2025

He takes the time to listen to what u say ..and makes sure we understand what is said before we leave ..

06/23/2025

He is always so very receptive to my communication. He also knows his stuff. Have used him for many years and I know I will get the best care and advice from him.

06/23/2025

I like him a lot. He cares about his patients and he is very thorough. He doesn’t try to rush through the appointment. I have referred him to many people.

06/22/2025

Dr. Simantirakis is very thorough and very friendly. He is a great physician.

06/19/2025

Already did and those 2 people have become new patients with him

06/18/2025

Quality of care.

06/17/2025

He is an excellent doctor.

06/16/2025

He took his time with you and he listened with what you had to say.

06/10/2025

Dr. Simantirakis cares about the overall well-being of his patients, and offers suggestions and ideas to keep me healthy in the future.

06/10/2025

Dr Simantirakis listens to me and explains things well. Always current on my health and always makes sure any medications he gives me are capable with the medication im on. Very good Doctor and I trust him.

06/10/2025

Great Dr.

06/09/2025

Doctor was very friendly and through with his questions and examination.

06/07/2025

Very kind and attentive. Listens to concerns and takes time to answer any questions. Visits do not seem rushed.

06/06/2025

He seemed interested in the symptoms I shared and listened to what I was saying. Didn’t feel rushed or dismissed because of my age.

06/03/2025

Excellent communication and compassionate care.

05/28/2025

Feel comfortable with the doctor

05/27/2025

The Doctor took time to listen to me, and suggested several health options. He made me feel comfortable and I never felt rushed.

05/19/2025

Enjoyed his caring personality making room to see me at the last minute. Attentive to my symptoms And UTI issues. Thank you!!!

05/16/2025

He listens. He talks and shares his knowledge. And he never makes me feel rushed.

05/16/2025

Very straight forward and approachable, talks in simple and easy to understand language.

05/14/2025

I,can tel Dr.James is a very caring Doctor and I, look forward to being his patient.

05/14/2025

Ease of making appointments. Listens well and he never rushes me during my visits.

05/13/2025

Pays close attention and knows history when he enters the room.

05/13/2025

I expect the dr to be up tp date on my chart. He knows i am going through multiple health issues and it is exhausting for me to keep repeating myself about them. If he walks in with knowing what I have been through since the last I saw him it is easier on me. I don't get answers on a lot of my questions. He is the one who refers me so he should know who I am seeing. If I go to some one he doesn't know about I tell him right away.

05/08/2025

Dr Sim is so caring kind and compassionate!

05/06/2025

He listens and is not condescending.

05/05/2025

Dr Simantirakis is very nice and he listens and takes care of you.

05/05/2025

He has been my Dr for over 30 yrs l have no problems with him

05/05/2025

Based on my confidence in my primary care doctor.

05/02/2025

I have recommended my doctor.

05/01/2025

He spends time listening

04/30/2025

he’s the first doctor i’ve ever had take out a pad and pen when speaking to me. asked me about in depth past history and my parents. also some things just to get to know his patient, which i really, really appreciate. he’s a calming individual and seems to be open minded and wants to know more, more, more. major props to him and his staff, anywhere he goes, i will follow have definitely found my doctor. thank you so much.

04/29/2025

He listens

04/28/2025

He is a great Doctor.

04/27/2025

Listens to you.

04/24/2025

He went over everything pertaining to this visit and was very positive about my health.

04/21/2025

Has been our doctor for many years and has always been great

04/19/2025

He’s the best! Have been going to him for 15 years! Always has time to listen to me and my concerns

04/16/2025

Love him

04/16/2025

Dr Sim is very personable

04/15/2025

Easy to work with, concerned.

04/15/2025

He is a warm and friendly Doctor

04/14/2025

Took care of me for the last 23 years.

04/12/2025

Dr. Sim was much like my doctor in California, a good communicator and listener.

04/12/2025

Besides being very handsome, he was kind, caring.

04/08/2025

He was very through in the examination. He explained what he was saying and doing.

04/07/2025

He listens, gives helpful advice. Has a good plan for me.

04/07/2025

I liked him

04/06/2025

He is thorough.

04/05/2025

He takes his time listening to the patient and takes time to answer our specific questions or concerns.

04/05/2025

Great knowledge

04/03/2025

Dr. Simantirakis is a top notch professional who is extremely caring in his approach to his patients. I trust his judgment implicitly and feel very fortunate to have him as my PCP. He always takes the time to listen to my concerns and to fully explain his thinking related to his diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

04/03/2025

He is compassionate and knowledgeable.

04/01/2025

Because of the staff and doctor,and let’s not forget get the nurses. Now I have my son seeing him!

03/25/2025

On first meeting him we felt very comfortable. He asked incisive questions in a comforting way, and was especially thorough. He spent time getting to know us.

03/25/2025

I would definitely recommend him. He has more than once saved me from a medical catastrophe. He is a very knowledgeable doctor.

03/25/2025

Efficient friendly listens and asks good questions

03/24/2025

He was thorough and professional.

03/19/2025

Good doctor he explains things i can understand.

03/18/2025

Listens and encourages me

03/17/2025

Since I rarely see him, I defer to a neutral score rating. I have no issues with him.

03/14/2025

Doctor is attentive and thorough. Comes across as kind and capable.

03/11/2025

He shows concern with his patients. At least he does with us. We take his advice and recommendations seriously.

03/07/2025

Squeezed me in and acting on my symptoms right away. Took his time to ask questions and listen.

03/07/2025

friendly and attentive

03/03/2025

He listened and gave ways to help me!

03/01/2025

Dr. Simantirakis is an exceptionally competent physician whom I trust, expect for his original advice on the Covid 19 vaccination.
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