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James F Cantorna, MD

James F Cantorna, MD

Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Michigan City, IN 46360

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Internship:
University Of Illinois At Chicago Pediatrics Residency

Residency:
University Of Illinois At Chicago Pediatrics Residency

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Pediatrics

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • 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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Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(322 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.

164 Reviews

02/24/2026

Dr. Cantorna is straight forward and I feel that he genuinely cares about my wellbeing.

02/24/2026

Very caring and Straight forward

02/20/2026

Again he is willing to listen and gives sound, common sense advice.

02/19/2026

Dr. Cantorna is every informative and caring

02/17/2026

Dr Cantorna is thorough and pleasant to talk with. He cares about your well being and discusses any treatments or results.

02/13/2026

Dr. Cantorna always listens to his patients with care. And, after his examination, he explains the recommended treatment while being ready to answer any questions from the patient.

02/11/2026

Doctor is patient and kind and listens to my concerns.

02/10/2026

He did a real job.

02/10/2026

Because he is a good Doctor 👍

02/09/2026

I feel comfortable talking with Dr. Cantorna. He is fair and to the point . He really cares about what I have to say and listens well .

02/08/2026

He’s excellent. Listens well and is very professional

02/04/2026

Shows concern for providing best care for patient

02/04/2026

Knowledgeable & helpful

02/02/2026

He was extremely confident and responsive my issues

02/01/2026

I recommended him to my friend that just signed up for Medicare and needed a Dr. I recommended Dr Cantorna and she was very happy that I did!!

01/29/2026

Knowledgeable

01/24/2026

Quality of care and advice

01/22/2026

He has always listened to me and answered my questions.

01/21/2026

Straight to the point

01/19/2026

Very personable

01/18/2026

Great Doctor

01/13/2026

He had good bedside manners. He is very thorough and listens to you.

01/09/2026

Easy to talk to and very thoughtful

01/07/2026

understanding and explains everything never in a hurry

01/06/2026

Dr. Cantorna is very thorough, listens to his patient, and is very caring.

12/30/2025

Cantorna is meticulous.

12/22/2025

He’s a good Ped Doc

12/19/2025

He listens to your concerns and address all of them. Very good doctor. Really cares for his patients. Lucky to have him as my doctor. Most doctors do not have time for you. He is in no way like that.

12/18/2025

Dr. Cantorna is a straight shooter which I appreciate.

12/17/2025

Dr cantorna is outstanding. Matter of fact. No fluff and to the point. I appreciate that. He's knowledgeable and direct about the treatment. Excellent Dr.

12/16/2025

Same comment as always. Doctor has a common sense and knowledgeable approaching doe an excellent job of explaining in an easy to understand way.

12/15/2025

Please see above. His staff is just as supportive as he is. You can tell that he shares his expectations with all who support him. And he makes me feel confident that I am receiving good support for my overall health each time I see him.

12/11/2025

Good dr and very nice and friendly

12/09/2025

Dr Cantona is straight up. No BS straight to the facts. If he can't fix it he'll find somebody that can. I've seen him for over 20 some years.

12/08/2025

Bedside manner is excellent ... very professional..

12/06/2025

I've been seeing Dr. Cantorna for several years; i appreciate his straightforward approach and trust his judgement.

12/05/2025

He always explains what is going on with my tests, reviews my result history and recommends a plan.

12/04/2025

He is patient and to the point and really cares for his patients.

12/03/2025

He knows my history and helps me make good decisions about my health.

12/03/2025

Doc keeps it simple, prompt no wasted words or motion, I've always appreciated that!

12/02/2025

Dr. Is thorough and listens.

11/25/2025

He very nice and caring

11/20/2025

He is friendly and well mannered and takes his time explaining and answering questions. He is also very socialable.

11/20/2025

knowledgeable and patient

11/18/2025

Listen to my concerns, made the necessary tests and gave me a prescription

11/17/2025

He is patient and kind

11/17/2025

good doctor

11/16/2025

The whole staff work from the office people to the Doctor do a good job

11/13/2025

Doctor explains things thoroughly and in an easy to understand manner and takes a common sense approach to things as well as using his medical knowledge.

11/11/2025

He answered all my questions and put me at ease

11/11/2025

Personable

11/10/2025

Dr.Cantorna is professional, caring and courteous.

11/06/2025

He seems to care.

11/02/2025

He really cares, takes time to understand and asks questions.

11/01/2025

I have been a patient of his for a long time. His bedside manner can be a little cold, but I think his diagnoses are good. He may not be for everyone.

11/01/2025

He listens and answers my questions and is very personable. I recommended my daughter and her husband who also see Dr. Cantorna.:

11/01/2025

He took the time to listen to my problems and educate me on solutions. I felt heard and he didn’t just want to push a pill on me.

10/29/2025

Everything I mentioned above and more.

10/28/2025

appointment started late

10/23/2025

he listens

10/23/2025

Dr. Cantorna is very thorough and eager to help with any concerns you may have regarding your health.

10/22/2025

Listens, friendly, caring.

10/21/2025

Great Doctor

10/20/2025

Every time I'm at an appointment everything seems to go well

10/20/2025

HE CARES

10/16/2025

I have recommended Dr. Cantorna to five people over the years. He is an excellent doctor.

10/16/2025

Dr. Cantorna is a good doctor but not curious enough.

10/14/2025

Efficient, answers my questions

10/13/2025

He is very pleasant to talk to. He listens to your medical questions and answers with solutions.

10/07/2025

I think that I already answered this in the previous question. I am keeping my comments to Dr. Cantorna and his staff. His facility is always neat and clean. This is also important. Why? Because you’re in a building with sick people. It's a professional run facility. Top notch.

09/30/2025

I have been with Dr. Cantorna for over 30 years. He listens and doesn't just hand you a pill to take. He works with you resolves issues. I have recommended two family members to him. They also like him a lot.

09/24/2025

Great doctor!!

09/23/2025

No nonsence approach to my health.

09/23/2025

He cares about his patients. Spends the time necessary to guide his patients. Prioritizes patients doing the work to improve/maintain their health (diet, exercise, …) over immediately prescribing medication.

09/21/2025

Keeps me up to date on all my health needs

09/20/2025

He's again very professional and easy to work with. He has a great personality and easy to communicate with.

09/19/2025

I like him and the staff I deal with at his office

09/17/2025

He’s very on point with answering the question and conocerns I have .

09/16/2025

Dr Cantorna is very thorough and informative.

09/13/2025

He was very efficient and easy to talk to and explained n himself well

09/13/2025

He listens what you have to say.

09/10/2025

he is a very kind compassionate doctor that makes sure he thoroughly goes through your symptoms and checks all the boxes. highly recommend him. His team is great as well

09/08/2025

Dr. Cantorna is very receptive to my concerns/questions, which makes me feel very comfortable when speaking with him.

09/04/2025

knowledgeable

09/04/2025

Dr. Cantorna listens to my concerns and comes up with a plan of action.

09/02/2025

Excellent doctor

08/27/2025

He's very Caring, listens to you, takes his time answers questions. !!!

08/20/2025

Just did

08/13/2025

Doctor address needs for visit was professional listen to concerns And made recommendations for ongoing healthcare concerns

08/12/2025

Dr Cantorna how’s the extra mile to assure his patients all will be fine through exercise and diet

08/11/2025

He’s been her Dr. so once being a little kid very good Dr.

08/05/2025

Dr. Cantorna is the best doctor!! Judy is awesome too!!

08/05/2025

Dr Cantorna is wonderful! He is not an alarmist and listens to all of my concern's. I never feel rushed and so far I trust his judgement .

08/01/2025

Very thorough and helpful.

07/24/2025

He's very thorough. If you follow his advice your blood tests will work out great and you will feel great!!

07/22/2025

Great Doctor

07/21/2025

Doc was concern about the latest colon test which is very important i know medicare visit time is limited but i schedule a visit in 3 months

07/12/2025

Very good doctor. No complaints.

07/07/2025

He takes his time and explains everything.

07/03/2025

Dr. Cantorna always make sure that his parents are in good health condition and using right medications. He cares about his patients.

07/03/2025

Dr cantona answers every question

07/02/2025

Took interest in our health concerns.

07/01/2025

Very thorough and caring

07/01/2025

Dr. Cantorna took time to explain everything to me. He was very friendly.

06/27/2025

Our family physician for Years. Always Good. Always Truthful…no B.S. !!

06/27/2025

Ease for making appointment

06/27/2025

Dr. Cantorna is thorough and personable without being too chatty. He is professional and follows up on things that have been discussed before and/or that may be of concern to him.

06/26/2025

He’s caring & really listens. His knowledge is spot on. Has helped me many times. And he will squeeze me in when I’m sick.

06/26/2025

Very helpful and informative

06/25/2025

Dr. Cantorna is attentive and listens. He reviewed test results in detail and left me knowledgeable about my health.

06/24/2025

Great doctor very caring

06/24/2025

I have been a patient of Dr Cantorna's for many years. He is thorough, concerned and explains everything... tests, test results and instructions for follow up visits

06/23/2025

Patient, courteous, and very informative

06/19/2025

He is professional, thorough and personable

06/18/2025

explains what is going on - gets right to the point - first time seeing me adjusted a prescription to prevent some occasional swelling in my feet.

06/17/2025

Dr. Cantorna is very thorough. That's most important for a physician, especially primary care who has to be on the lookout for so many things.

06/04/2025

He talks things out with me and explains how we will move forward.

06/04/2025

Trust his decision. No nonsense.

05/31/2025

Super caring Doctor

05/30/2025

He's great. Very, very thorough. Gets right to the point concerning your issues. He has been ahead of all our diagnosis.

05/28/2025

He is a good Doctor with great bedside manner.

05/27/2025

He is a good Doctor that is caring and listens

05/27/2025

Dr Cantorna and his crew take really good care of me. He spends the time explaining your results with you and goes over the plan for you.

05/23/2025

Has been my primary care physician for several years; he is knowlegeable, professional and gets straight to the point. I have been pleased with the referrals he has given me for specific care. I have confidence in the advice and care I have recieved.

05/20/2025

I would give him a 10 except that his office requires me to travel on the Borman Expressway to get to his office. Once there, he is a 10!

05/19/2025

he listened to my concerns and is easy to talk to

05/12/2025

He explained everything to me

05/08/2025

Dr Cantorna is very competent and has a no nonsense approach that I like.

05/07/2025

He talks to you so know what he is talking about. Very helpful. 6

05/06/2025

Great Doctor that listens

05/06/2025

Dr. Cantorna is very personable and attentive to my needs.

05/02/2025

Love Dr. Cantorna. He’s informative and keeps things simple and honestly cares for his patients.

05/01/2025

He is very thorough.

04/29/2025

Has been my trusted doctor for many years.

04/28/2025

He listened

04/26/2025

Very good with my child, always explains things and listens to any concerns I've had over the last two years!

04/22/2025

i feel he could spend more time with his patients.

04/22/2025

Dr Cantorna has been my primary doctor for 30+ years. I feel very comfortable talking to him about anything.

04/17/2025

Listens to what u have to say and very knowledgeable

04/17/2025

He is very engaging.

04/16/2025

Dr Cantorna is not an alarmist. He tells me what I need to know and does not push unnecessary tests

04/07/2025

I have been a patient of his for over 25 years. He is a great doctor & really listens to what I have to say. Others that I have referred to him also like him. He is my favorite doctor. 👍

04/03/2025

He seems to be a knowledgeable Doctor with good bedside manner.

04/02/2025

I got the impression that he was a very good doctor

04/01/2025

Dr. Cantorna does sugar coat. You're an adult and he treats you that way. If you have a challenge he gives you solutions. Good guy.

03/31/2025

Takes time with you especially to help you understand your health concerns.

03/28/2025

straight forward.

03/28/2025

He is a OUTSTANDING doctor.

03/27/2025

Well my sister see him now so he has to be good.

03/27/2025

Very friendly

03/27/2025

He is a very down to earth person and is someone that makes you very comfortable

03/24/2025

He cares

03/24/2025

Appointment was on time. Thorough examination. Explained everything. Listened to me about my symptoms. Friendly. Made me feel comfortable.

03/24/2025

Doctor Cantorna is a wonderful physician. He is patient, explains everything thoroughly. He took the time to explain why my asthma symptoms are so severe. I would highly recommend him to a family member or friend.

03/20/2025

Explains everything. Gave me info about a few concerns I have.

03/18/2025

Friendly and easy to talk to

03/16/2025

I trust him.

03/15/2025

Dr & his team especially Judy are the best. Very caring & thoughtful.

03/14/2025

Knowledgeable, and direct.

03/13/2025

Dr. Cantorna took time to listen, ask questions and provide possible solutions.

03/13/2025

Knowledgeable and caring

03/10/2025

My brother is now seeing Dr. Cantorna.

03/10/2025

Good doctor, knowledgeable, invested in keeping you healthy or helping you to get healthy

03/09/2025

Dr. Cantorna takes an interest in me and answers concerning questions. My daughters go-to Dr. Cantorna grandsons and grandaughter. And I met a friend leaving office and she goes to him.
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