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James W. Ehlich Jr., MD

James W. Ehlich Jr., MD

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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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
  • Humana Medicaid
  • 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

4.8 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.

112 Reviews

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

08/22/2025

He was efficient, thorough, and easy to talk with.

08/21/2025

He seemed thorough

08/15/2025

The doctor was very thoughtful and listened to my concerns and questions.

08/15/2025

Listens to you and cares about you

08/14/2025

I have PMR and it is complicated to diagnose and treat. Dr. Ehlich recommended I get on Methotrexate and Prednisone. After six weeks of that treatment I feel 90% better. I am thrilled to be able to start decreasing the prednisone as soon as tomorrow!

08/14/2025

Very thorough

08/14/2025

I like Dr Ehlich

08/13/2025

Dr. Ehlich and staff are great , they listen to you, they explain the issue.

08/07/2025

He seemed to be very concerned

08/04/2025

I know it's early. It's the first time seeing him so hopefully he'll start listening to me later on

08/03/2025

He cares about his patients and getting them well.

08/02/2025

He's a great doctor.

07/31/2025

He’s great!

07/31/2025

I like style of practice, always feel welcome and adds some humor.

07/30/2025

I felt well taken care of and heard. For the first time in 14 months I’m feeling optimistic.

07/30/2025

Listens and Solves Problems

07/26/2025

He listened to you and he was concerned about all the issues that I had.

07/16/2025

Dr. Ehlich is good about asking question and listening to concerns.

07/15/2025

Like the doctor

07/14/2025

Office staff friendly & Dr was attentive & informative.

07/14/2025

Dr. Ehlich will answer questions with patience.

07/07/2025

Dr Ehlich is kind, soft spoken and thoughtful. He's kind and truly is my favorite Dr on the planet!

07/01/2025

Calls me "young lady"!

06/20/2025

He’s pleasant to talk with and he goes over things and works hard to get your health issues balanced

06/18/2025

I am comfortable with Dr Ehlich. He keeps me informed about any labs and follows up on everything.

06/18/2025

Very thorough and caring

06/12/2025

As I have ongoing treatment concerns & recent new diagnosis to add to my book for problems, Dr Ehlich was also very warm and allowing me to ask questions and understand better what I have been dealing with and what the future outlook is. He was very informative in shedding some light on a diagnosis I’ve had for a while, but it hadn’t gotten much “attention” or focus - so it gave me peace of mind knowing I was now in a medical group that could grasp all I have going on and educate me along the way.

06/10/2025

He took good care of me in 1990 and again currently

06/08/2025

Great Doctor

06/07/2025

Fast and thorough.

06/06/2025

Cares about his patients

06/05/2025

Dr Ehlich was compassionate and knowledgeable. Provided a lot of information about proposed treatment plan. He took time to answer my questions.

05/27/2025

Friendly and knowledgeable

05/26/2025

friendly and effective

05/26/2025

Nice office, very good doctor

05/26/2025

Again the same reason as above. I wish all doctors would practice medicine the same way. More patients may see better results. I know it's early in my process, however being heard and a part of the journey to get better is crucial versus being Told how to get better

05/26/2025

He is the best!

05/23/2025

Dr. Ehlich is professional and I appreciate his gentle manner. He always approaches my symptoms with empathy and candor. I never walk away with an unanswered question about my condition and he provides solutions before I even know to ask, like medication affordability and programs I can apply for to get my medication costs down. He is amazing and I will continue to gush about all of my Franciscan Care family.

05/20/2025

The doctor knows his stuff is what he knows what he's talking about he's kind and considerate I'm very helpful and I done told my friend that he was a wonderful wonderful doctor and that I was really glad to be a patient of his thank you Dr very much

05/19/2025

satisfied with service

05/17/2025

He cares about his patients and works at developing a wellness plan for you

05/16/2025

He was patient, thorough, explained everything so that I understood.

05/16/2025

Dr. Ehlich was easy to talk to and explained the results of test my primary Dr. ordered and gave me. Information to read on my problem. I scheduled another appointment with him to. discuss treatments going forward .

05/13/2025

He is always there for me and he listens

05/07/2025

Dr Ehlich has been helpful with my condition. He listens and understands what I go through on a daily basis and seems like he really cares.

05/06/2025

Competent.

05/05/2025

Excellent care, suburb staff, very happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04/29/2025

friendly doctor, very knowledgeable and efficient

04/28/2025

he takes good care of his patients .

04/23/2025

Competent, friendly service.

04/22/2025

Very kind explains any questions you have

04/09/2025

Communication

03/30/2025

Quality and professionalism in each visit.

03/28/2025

He is very knowledgeable about my symptoms and possible illness.

03/27/2025

Feel like he has a very wide knowledge of rheumatology and some very good suggestions.

03/25/2025

Explains things and is not in a rush. Took care of me back in 1990 as well. Is very clear in what he has in mind.

03/20/2025

Doctor explain everything and answers all questions

03/20/2025

He listened

03/19/2025

Personable, caring

03/18/2025

It was amazing and personable.

03/11/2025

Very knowledgeable

03/09/2025

He has a relaxed manner, listens, has decisive course of treatment.

03/07/2025

Seems to know what he's doing, lol like his style and trust vhim

03/06/2025

He is always nice and will answer all your questions

03/05/2025

Very kind, listens and doesn’t rush.

03/04/2025

Very patient and explains thing u can understand

02/28/2025

He listens to what I have to say and answers all my questions

02/27/2025

Knowledgeable

02/25/2025

Excellent Doctor, takes the time to talk with you

02/18/2025

Dr Ehlich was very clear with his answers and very calm and understanding my needs.

02/13/2025

I had a good visit

02/13/2025

Caring and kind doctor

02/06/2025

Very knowledgeable and friendly.

02/03/2025

Very

01/28/2025

Dr. Ehlich is a wealth of knowledge and shares it very well takes time to explain address concerns and comes with a game plan to address things and put the disease in remission. I could not ask for more. I am lucky to have him.

01/25/2025

Personable, kind, explained options.

01/24/2025

I needed a provider to look at my case and evaluate what could be done for my pain and swelling. My previous provider was doing nothing. And I said rate is now up to 113. Dr. Elich seem to take things more serious.

01/20/2025

Knowledge and thorough

01/13/2025

Dr. Erich is extremely knowledgeable and his course of treatment for me resolved my issue.

01/11/2025

I believe Dr. Ehlich is a very competent doctor who gave me a thorough initial examination. I asked him if he recommended an anti-inflammatory diet, but he seemed to think that was not very effective. He ordered 3 blood tests, but didn't explain why he wanted two of those tests. He never explained the reason behind the questions he asked me; was there a connection between hair loss, sensitivity to cold, hepatitis, neuropathy, and arthritis? This was my first visit and I didn't ask many questions, but I wish he had explained what he was doing and why.

01/03/2025

Very professional and knowledgable.

12/23/2024

Dr. Ehlich was very good and knowledgeable. he listen to what I had to say and answered all my questions. I got more answers from him than I did going to my previous dr. in 2 yrs. Thank You!!!!!

12/23/2024

I appreciate that he is willing to try medication to decrease my pain even though I don't have a clear diagnosis yet.

12/16/2024

I would score a 10 for Dr Ehlich except I and my family and friends live @ 100miles from his office and it is sometimes rather difficult for my friends to travel that far.

12/09/2024

Very Satisfied

12/07/2024

Dr. Ehlich was gracious, took time to answer/explain questions/topics, and obviously understood my history before we met.
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