James W. Ehlich Jr., MD

James W. Ehlich Jr., MD

Clinical Areas: Rheumatology
Specialties: Rheumatology, Internal Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

5255 E. Stop 11 Road
Suite 320
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Franciscan Health Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Franciscan Health Mooresville

1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
St. Louis University School of Medicine

Residency:
Barnes Jewish Hospital Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
Indiana University Residency Fellowship Verification

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • 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

4.7 out of 5

(250 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.

114 Reviews

08/14/2026

GREAT PATIENT CARE

08/08/2026

The Dr. is easy going, thorough & caring.

08/06/2026

Very Pleased with Dr. Ehlich caring and concern with my problem. Willing to listen and explain.

08/06/2026

See above. He is very caring

08/05/2026

Good no Nonsense Dr.

08/05/2026

He listens and helps to resolve issues with your health and with medications.

08/01/2026

I agree with what he told me and we have a plan.

08/01/2026

Dr is personable & explains treatment plan.

07/23/2026

See above. I have and will continue to recommend Dr Ehlich to others.

07/22/2026

He gave me good information, explained things, and answered my questions. Very kind and friendly manner which helped me to feel comfortable.

07/21/2026

Really explains the whole picture of your health status. Very nice patient to doctor discussions.

07/20/2026

He is a good listener and takes notes and is very caring.

07/13/2026

His diagnosis is spot on for me, I feel 100% better with his treatment regimen

07/11/2026

Dr Ehlich was very thorough explaining my test results and took time to answer my questions

07/11/2026

Dr. EHLICH is very courteous and shows active interest in my symptoms and provided a very thorough examination with detailed blood work to understand the root cause of my ailments. Listens to patient and I was pleased with the way my questions were answered honestly and providing a very conservative treatment approach which makes me comfortable

06/25/2026

He’s very knowledgeable and gives me good care. He makes suggestions that are very helpful also.

06/25/2026

He was kind, compassionate, thorough.

06/24/2026

Very pleased!

06/23/2026

We really liked the Doctor.

06/23/2026

Explains everything very kind. Answers my question takes his time

06/18/2026

He has helped me

06/15/2026

Very

06/13/2026

dr Ehlich is very thorough with his exams. I never feel rushed and he answers my questions, and his explanations are understandable.

06/10/2026

HE listens and explains.

06/08/2026

Very smart

06/04/2026

Takes excellent care of me and is personable

06/02/2026

I don’t feel he spent quality time with me, was hard to hear and understand, never offered any meds for my pain, didn’t review my chart notes before seeing me. I feel he gave me a very basic exam

05/27/2026

Doctor focuses on preconceived ideas. Every visit is the same. No new ideas or solutions. More concerned that I don't come in every 6 months even though treatment hasn't changed since I started working with him many years ago. I think he's use to working with elderly patients and therefore use to writing scripts and pushing people through. I need someone more aggressive and willing to work to resolve the issues I have. Today he failed to address the issue that I was most concerned with. No exam was done, just the usual blood work ordered and asked if I wanted to try a different script. I will be changing doctors.

05/26/2026

Took the time to go over my situation and give both short and long term information.

05/21/2026

Cause he is a very polite doctor very concerning like he check you out good make sure your not in pain or no swelling he a good polite doctor

05/19/2026

He listens and tries to figure out what is happening.

05/18/2026

He was kind and listened and considered my symptoms and pain. I have every confidence that I am in good hands with Dr Elich and I'm grateful to be his patient.

05/11/2026

He is intelligent and helpful!

05/11/2026

The doctor was open to my questions and very helpful.

05/07/2026

FREAT PATIENT CARE

05/04/2026

He listens and explains anything you ask.

04/30/2026

Dr. Ehlich took time with me to ensure I understood everything.

04/28/2026

Listens to your concerns. .Professional and kind doctor.

04/25/2026

He sat there and listened to my concerns. He took his time and discussed all options.

04/23/2026

Dr Ehlich seems very knowledgeable and was easy to talk to

04/21/2026

Dr. Ehlich is a very compassionate and thorough physician. I’m not sure I have ever seen a specialist who was better than Dr. Ehlich.

04/18/2026

He explained more than any other doctor has.

04/09/2026

Gentle, knowledgeable and kind

04/03/2026

Very good doctor

04/02/2026

I think he looks out for his patients although I'm not really sure he knows what to do with my concerns

03/31/2026

He is knowledgeable and caring

03/30/2026

He was very thorough and explained everything clearly.

03/30/2026

Patient oriented doctor, great manner and knowledgeable

03/27/2026

He is very caring and thorough

03/24/2026

Nice guy, thorough and very knowledgeable

03/23/2026

He does everthing to help and explains treatment plans very patient and kind

03/21/2026

Already have. It's hard for us seniors to find good doctors.

03/19/2026

Dr Ehlich is a great doctor who has takes his time explaining your issues. He is well informed on your situation.

03/06/2026

He is the best doctor, the service is great and everybody is very friendly.

03/05/2026

I Believe he is a exstreamly great doctor and truly cares for his patients. He listens to what you have to say, and explains things to you that you may fully understand

03/04/2026

Professional, likeable, unhurried.

03/01/2026

he listened to my concerns and to talk to, great doctor

02/27/2026

Knowledgeable kind patient

02/23/2026

Experience

02/19/2026

He listens and suggests

02/17/2026

He was very thorough and knowledgeable very kind and informative

02/12/2026

Thorough

02/10/2026

He is awesome.

02/07/2026

Dr Ehlich listens when I tell him my ailments and works with me to manage my RA symptoms

02/06/2026

He explained everything about my visit and helped me understand what we talked about. He also was very thorough in the exam. He was very friendly and treated me like he cared and not just a patient.

02/05/2026

He took the time to listen explain and work on a good game plan to fit my needs

02/02/2026

Presents as caring and knowledgeable

01/30/2026

He was helpful and kind.

01/30/2026

Excellent

01/27/2026

problem resolution

01/22/2026

Completely different experience from other rheumatologist i felt heard understood and he is full of knowledge and really helps u understand what might be going on with u and ways to make it better and very good at communicating the plan and what to expect and very thorough. Wonderful experience.

01/20/2026

He is polite and thoughtful.

01/16/2026

Very knowledgeable and professional.

01/15/2026

Very personable and thorough

01/11/2026

Takes time and listens t o your needs. Thorough

01/06/2026

He was very nice, cared about my health, understood my financial situation

01/05/2026

Extremely thorough and professional!

01/05/2026

I LIKED him. He is knowledgeable and informative a he gave me all the time I needed to fully understand my medical situation.

01/02/2026

Was very nice and explained everything to me

12/29/2025

Dr. Ehlich is very thorough

12/27/2025

Listened

12/27/2025

After 3 visits I still feel as though I am not a very important person in his practice. The support staff appear to be too mechanical in their tasks and unable, unwilling to answer patient questions.

12/23/2025

Everyone was very kind

12/21/2025

Very professional and understanding

12/20/2025

He is the most through doctor I've ever gone to! He doesn't care that Im old!

12/15/2025

Great Doctor

12/14/2025

He really cares about his patients.

12/04/2025

He listens and cares

11/26/2025

he has worked for many years on my health issues and has kept me functional when I first came home from Mayo Clinic. I believe I was his fourth patient in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has me at my worst and my best and he is the best.

11/24/2025

Easy to talk to

11/21/2025

He is very informative and does a great job of explaining things.

11/15/2025

I felt Dr Ehlich was knowledgeable and explained things to me in a way I understood.

11/14/2025

Wonderful doctor explains everything

11/09/2025

He is personable and explains things well

11/04/2025

He is thorough but fast. He actually cares about his patience and spends sufficient time to know you, your history, and what you specifically need from his care. His bedside manner is genuine and kind, and I just can't say enough about him and his staff!

10/31/2025

He’s caring and understanding

10/30/2025

He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

10/29/2025

Answers your questions and listens to your concerns.

10/11/2025

He always spends enough time with me.

10/10/2025

He was good to talk to, but I only met him yesterday. He listened well to my problems.

10/08/2025

He was very helpful.

10/02/2025

He listens to you

09/30/2025

Very informative in regards to care.

09/29/2025

He’s just awsome!!

09/25/2025

Thorough, knowledgeable, excellent communicator and left me with a great feeling on my potential treatments.

09/17/2025

He is very thoughtful and complete in his assessments and treatments.

09/17/2025

Professional and thorough

09/16/2025

I have never in my many years met a doctor that explained things like he did and so I could understand.

09/16/2025

He was very knowledge of my condition .

09/14/2025

Always takes time to go over all tests and reports. Very kind to patients

09/06/2025

Very professional and took time to explain reclast infusion and all possible side effects.

08/29/2025

He takes time with my questions and doesn't put me off or discredit my issues in any way.

08/28/2025

Thoughtful and thorough

08/23/2025

Same as above. This is refreshing considering most doctors just do the data entry stuff after the exam, say okay and hand paperwork for check out
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