Jean Marie DeCavitch, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

(219) 374-5970

Languages Spoken

English

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4.9 out of 5 (286 ratings)

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Franciscan Physician Network Cedar Lake Health Center

6831 West 133rd Avenue
Cedar Lake, IN 46303

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Monday

8:00am - 7:00pm

Tuesday

8:00am - 7:00pm

Wednesday

8:00am - 7:00pm

Thursday

8:00am - 6:00pm

Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Franciscan Physician Network Cedar Lake Health Center

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Purdue University Northwest (FKA PU Calumet)

Nursing School:
Purdue Counseling & Psychological Systems

Undergraduate:
Purdue University Northwest (FKA PU Calumet)

Board Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Video

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
Anthem HIP
Anthem Medicaid
BCBS IL
CareSource
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

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(286 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.

198 Reviews

02/05/2026

Jean shows interest in any questions I have and she makes sure to resolve my concerns. She knows me and I trust her.

02/03/2026

i already have recommended her yesterday.

02/02/2026

She is an excellent pt, listens to her patients and always continues to work through problems until results and resolution happen

01/31/2026

Compassionate and thoughtful care.

01/30/2026

She is the best

01/30/2026

Knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and caring

01/29/2026

She is thorough and knows how to treat my symptoms and listenso

01/28/2026

She is the best

01/28/2026

As Described Above Jean Decavitch, NP Has Been Treating My Family and Myself For Years With Respect, Understanding, Knowledgeable, and Never Feeling Like We Have Been Rushed Through Our Visit! Jean Decavitch, NP Is Excellent With Follow Up Advice On Any Concerns My Family and I May Have After Visits.

01/26/2026

Jean listens to my concerns and takes them seriously. I feel comfortable talking to her.

01/22/2026

Takes time to talk with me.

01/19/2026

Same as above. She is relatable, kind and non-judgmental. She made me feel a part of my treatment plan and not just a patient. What a blessing!

01/16/2026

She's caring and answers all my questions. She analizes what you need.

01/15/2026

Jean has seen me through many years of managing my health concerns. She has always been easy to talk to and always interested in what’s going on me. I know that I can depend on her!😁

01/15/2026

Knowledgeable, listens to me.

01/14/2026

Jean truly cares and it’s not just a job she treats you as a person and human being.

01/14/2026

Jean goes above and beyond trying to help and has empathy and patience

01/12/2026

She is a great Dr

01/09/2026

Very professional and answers all questions.

01/08/2026

Excellent care.

01/08/2026

Very knowledgeable and professional

01/08/2026

Jean is always pleasant and listens to your concerns

01/05/2026

Very good doctor. Listens to your needs and wants. No complaints.

01/03/2026

Friendly, knowledgeable, talks to your level

12/29/2025

Jean was very welcoming and kind. She took her time and reviewed my chart thoroughly as I am a new patient in her office.

12/25/2025

she listens

12/23/2025

jean is always very thorough in my care and a very valuable asset to your organization.

12/23/2025

She explains your issues so you understand, and she fixes the problem.

12/22/2025

She always has time to talk to you, answer all questions, and be kind to you. I really like going to her and being her patient!

12/20/2025

I have already recommended Jean DeCavitch to my sister who relocated from Pennsylvania. I appreciate and admire Jean's approach to my healthcare.

12/19/2025

Listens to concerns and addresses the concerns

12/19/2025

Very knowledgeable, professional, listens to your concerns, helpful, and very nice and caring.

12/17/2025

She knows and always heals my health and any issues, patient and informative all around the best care a physician I have ever had. She is great

12/15/2025

Helpful and friendly

12/15/2025

Even though she is slammed with many patients per day , if you have a question or problem she will take all the time she needs to answer your questions.

12/15/2025

She’s tough… lol

12/11/2025

She is caring and understanding of your concerns.

12/11/2025

She’s always friendly and concerned and very knowledgeable

12/09/2025

She really listens and cares

12/08/2025

Easy to Talk to. Quick and efficient.

12/07/2025

She is a amazing health care provider.

12/07/2025

Awesome

12/06/2025

she's great

12/06/2025

Listens to my complaints and we work on them together

12/04/2025

She always listens and has always put my care as a patient as a top priority. I know when I come here I always receive the best care from her.

12/04/2025

Very caring, always listens to my concerns and helps me keep up to date with all my medical needs

12/03/2025

She is attentive and gives you options.

11/25/2025

She down to earth person

11/25/2025

I would absolutely recommend Jean she's very caring and takes the time to hear and understand your concerns, and address each one . She's awsome!

11/20/2025

I saw Jean DeCavitch and she is a caring and knowledgeable person. She really listened to what I was saying. I would highly recommend her!

11/20/2025

She listens and will do what it takes to get you better and if she can't she'll send you to the right people

11/20/2025

She’s great!

11/18/2025

a very kind and competent doctor. helpful and she listens to the patient giving him all the time required.

11/18/2025

She goes above and beyond as a primary care physician. She listens to all concerns and helps figure out the best solution. She also has an amazing bedside manner and is very professional.

11/15/2025

Love how easy going and relatable NP DeCavitch is!

11/14/2025

Jean obviously takes pride in her position, and cares for her patients. It shows.

11/10/2025

liked the way she took time and listened to my concerns

11/10/2025

Jean is an outstanding physician and has the respect of her peers. She has an excellent bedside manner, and I feel calm when I’m in her care. She didn’t treat me like just another patient and I appreciate that.

11/10/2025

Awesome NP

11/08/2025

Very nice and thoughtful about my concerns

11/06/2025

Love her

11/06/2025

She is awesome. always there for you helping in any way she can.

11/06/2025

She really cares about her patients

11/03/2025

I can only give a 10, but Dr. Jean is worth more than that. She really takes her time, waits for answers, ask me questions, lets me speak and doesn't cut me off or dismissive my thoughts. Dr. Jean, that is what all my friends call her, always has a smile, when you can tell that she is tired and is always calm. She easily relates to you that she actually cares about you. AND, wait for it....Dr. Jean looks at you the entire time of the visit. So glad I found her. She is in office with Dr. Carlson, in Cedar Lake. I live in Highland and this is very much, worth the ride.

11/01/2025

She listens well and and I feel she really cares

10/31/2025

She seemed very nice and had time for questions, if I needed something answered

10/30/2025

She's Awesome! listens to all your problems and needs, friendly, and explains everything very thoroughly. Highly recommend her to anyone.

10/30/2025

Very nice and caring

10/28/2025

She knowledgeable, talks and understands and truly cares and wants to help, I am so glad she is my doctor and would not want to go elsewhere.

10/28/2025

Very personable and professional

10/28/2025

jean is the best

10/28/2025

She’s considerate, understanding, pleasant

10/24/2025

Very Thorough and informative.

10/24/2025

She is a fantastic NP. Jean treats you like a friend and not a patient. She listens and does her best to assist with the situation/illness, etc.

10/24/2025

She's the best!

10/22/2025

Very concerning about patient

10/16/2025

Very polite and very caring!

10/16/2025

She does a wonderful job

10/16/2025

She obviously cares about her patients unlike the crown point hospital staff

10/15/2025

Jean is very professional and gives 100% of her time to you. Courteous, professional and makes you feel comfortable to talk about my concerns.

10/11/2025

Jean is very professional and a very good caretaker. And I have always been treated well at Doctor Carlson's office.

09/30/2025

She is awesome

09/29/2025

Jean is a very nice person and very easy to talk to

09/26/2025

Jean is the best. Our whole family uses her. We love her sincere and compassionate care. She goes the extra mile to make life as easy as possible during an illness and difficult times. Jean is committed to her patients and continually returns messages and calls. She has an awesome staff.

09/24/2025

She knows everything and stays on top of my health and listens

09/20/2025

The Best

09/19/2025

attentive, caring, thorough

09/19/2025

Jean is thorough and easy to talk to

09/18/2025

Great bedside manner! Very personable!

09/18/2025

If I recommend doctors I would recommend her.

09/18/2025

Jean is very caring & concerned about your health has a person.

09/17/2025

jean is always very thorough in seeing you get the best health care possible

09/11/2025

Very caring and knowledgeable!

09/09/2025

Kind Consider it Cares She takes very good care of me My chronic conditions Every worker here is nice

09/04/2025

She's a amassing personable professional and takes the time to answer my questions.

08/30/2025

Jean has assisted me reach my health goals as I’ve aged

08/28/2025

She is very caring. She takes the time with me and I’m much appreciate that.

08/26/2025

I have already recommended her to my family and friends. Most of my family have started to go to her.

08/25/2025

Because she's always the same never makes you wait or rushes your visit.Your time with her feels complete.

08/22/2025

She is caring and listens.

08/21/2025

Very caring knowledgeable polite.

08/20/2025

She took her time and heard me out with all my questions and concerns she had great personal skills

08/18/2025

She is competent, compassionate, and cordial. It's as much as one could want.

08/18/2025

Performs her job top level

08/18/2025

Very nice!

08/16/2025

Very understanding and friendly

08/15/2025

She is the only doctor that I would see, she is so professional and smart, she makes you feel so much better , wish all Doctors were like Jean

08/12/2025

She works hard to figure out my problems to help me. She's kind and caring . She listens to me, unlike alot of doctors I have seen. I had a doctor that was a lot like her, Dr. Richard Good. He retired and I went through "heck" with doctors until I found Ms Jean Decavitch NP. I like all of the employees too. All are very patient with me ... thankful ❤️

08/12/2025

She listened to you when you talk about something g and she gets back to me the same say if I texted her a question

08/11/2025

She is awesome!

08/10/2025

She is thorough and always gets me better, she spends time and asks questions. The Best she is

08/06/2025

She listens

08/06/2025

Good LPN

07/24/2025

Very timely, listens well & seems to care. Has good bedside manner

07/21/2025

She is so so sweet,polite,kind, and on the spot to fix the problem. I have such faith in her.

07/17/2025

Level of care Jean DeCavitch provides at every visit

07/17/2025

i have already recommended her many times.

07/17/2025

Jean DeCavitch truly cares about her patients.

07/16/2025

Prompt, courteous and attentive.

07/11/2025

Sure know what she is doing

07/10/2025

She is thorough, listens always fixes what’s wrong

07/09/2025

Very thorough and professional

07/09/2025

She’s very engaging when she’s talking to you. She understands and very caring. She cares about what’s going on in your life you don’t see that anymore but I love her she’s been so good to me.

07/06/2025

She's absolutely the best. She hears everything you are saying.

07/02/2025

Very helpful and personable staff. I couldn't ask for anyone else for my family and myself!

07/01/2025

She actually listens to you and tries to help before throwing meds at you.

06/30/2025

She listens to your concerns without dismissing them.

06/28/2025

Very friendly, answered questions well

06/28/2025

She great and genuinely cares for her patients

06/27/2025

She is easy to talk to and takes time to answer any concerns or questions. You don’t feel rushed during your time with her. She is great!!

06/23/2025

I liked the doctor and 5 minutes from home.

06/21/2025

does not rush you, listens and caring.

06/20/2025

Good Doctor

06/20/2025

Genuinely caring doctor.

06/20/2025

She's thorough and compassionate

06/20/2025

Jean is excellent at addressing patient needs on a timely basis.

06/20/2025

Doesn’t rush, talks face to face, explains situations

06/19/2025

Very professional

06/19/2025

She listens to your needs and takes her time to be sure they are met.

06/18/2025

The services that I receive from Jean DeCavitch is excellent. She and the staff are friendly and ensure that I am properly informed about my health and care. I would have no problem in recommending them to friendly and friends.

06/18/2025

She was very friendly and took the time to answer questions

06/17/2025

She's professional, thorough & has a kind heart

06/16/2025

I usually don't give recommendations, but if I di,d I feel comfortable with your staff that I have taken care of me.

06/06/2025

Professional kind caring.

06/05/2025

jean decavitch always listens to my medical needs and takes the correct action to make me well.

06/03/2025

Jean is awesome

06/03/2025

She’s amazing When I’m broken She fixes me

05/31/2025

Very much, the professional

05/28/2025

Caring, compassionate, did not hurry.

05/27/2025

Always listens and makes sure to keep me updated and informed about my health concerns

05/21/2025

The best, spends time, checks everything out and spends time and I always get better and trust her .

05/20/2025

She is the best caregiver I have ever known.

05/15/2025

She is never in a rush and takes her time to address all you needs.

05/14/2025

Jean is a dynamite person. Really have confidence in her abilities

05/12/2025

She’s friendly, smart, caring meets my needs

05/09/2025

She listens to you, is very thorough in her treatment, and I feel she truly cares

05/08/2025

Jean listens to my concerns and gives me the time to discuss my health issues. Also, she's thorough and catches serious illnesses before they become a problem. Jean is a valuable asset.

05/08/2025

She is so caring & willing to go the extra mile when needed.

05/07/2025

Jean really cares for her patients

05/05/2025

Extremely knowledgeable, kind and a good listener. So blessed to have found her !!

05/03/2025

Jean was not distracted while using the computer to record my words or looking up past history. Infact she actuality looked at me and listened to what I had to say, asked appropriate questions, then continued to listen to my answers. The other Franciscan doctors that I have seen always gave me the impression that they were very busy (which they were) and I only had so much time and out the door they went.

05/02/2025

Very caring and takes an interest and listens to your health problems good bedside manor.

05/01/2025

I love her approach to Healthcare, pushing lifestyle changes rather than just meds. She also takes the time to listen to the patient's concerns

04/30/2025

Her bedside manner is spot on she cares about her patients

04/28/2025

Jean DeCavitch has taken good care of our whole family for many years now.

04/24/2025

Jean is great! She listens and explains things if I don't understand.

04/24/2025

She is a very people person!

04/22/2025

Concerned and helpful

04/17/2025

She listens to the patients needs.

04/14/2025

Jean is absolutely wonderful.

04/14/2025

jean always goes above and beyond in her care for her patients

04/13/2025

Direct, and to the point

04/12/2025

Informative

04/10/2025

She is excellent

04/09/2025

She is very good at her position and I like her

04/07/2025

Jean DeCavitch is very knowledgeable and friendly and helpful

04/05/2025

Excellent work

04/04/2025

She spends the time you need with her and provides fantastic care. She is an advocate for her patients. She is absolutely amazing!!

04/04/2025

Takes time to work with you on any questions or concerns you have. Works on finding solutions. Great care for the patient.

04/03/2025

Always receive excellent care

03/31/2025

Thorough, friendly, concerned, authentic

03/28/2025

Great to deal with.

03/28/2025

I think she is very comfortable to talk to

03/25/2025

Explained my reasons for appreciation of Jean 's skills above.

03/24/2025

She is a very attentive,caring and has a great "bedside manner"

03/21/2025

Efficient and friendly

03/18/2025

I love seeing her.

03/13/2025

Jean always throughly explains my questions and gives me options on how to resolve them. She shows empathy and sincerity. I trust her.

03/13/2025

Awesome and caring

03/12/2025

Jean entered the patient room in a friendly manner, immediately making you feel at ease. She discussed medical history while addressing any concerns I might have.

03/10/2025

Jean is great

03/10/2025

Jean is understanding and takes her time to listen and make sure to give you the best care.

03/07/2025

Having Jean as my PCP is one of THE best things that ever happened to me. She is one of the reasons for my excellent health and well-being. I hope to die before she retires.

03/07/2025

She understood what I am going through and also knew I wanted to see what my ENT might prescibe

03/07/2025

She Great

03/03/2025

Jean is a great!

02/26/2025

Jean is awesome!

02/19/2025

She is wonderful; listens carefully and gives the best care imaginable.

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Jean Marie DeCavitch, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

(219) 374-5970

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Locations

Franciscan Physician Network Cedar Lake Health Center

About Me

Education

Board Certifications

Video

Insurances Accepted

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

198 Reviews

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