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Jennifer M Milchak, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Valparaiso Health Center

2421 LaPorte Avenue
Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Valparaiso Health Center

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana Wesleyan University

Undergraduate:
Purdue University

Board Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • 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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Procedures Performed

  • Annual Physicals
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Family Medicine
  • Health Screenings
  • Immunizations
  • Medicare Wellness Exams
  • Medication Management
  • Pap Test / Cervical Cancer Screening
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Referrals To Specialists
  • Same Day Sick Appointments
  • School & Sports Physicals
  • Treatment of minor injuries
  • Weight Management
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Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(207 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.

134 Reviews

07/01/2026

Professional, courteous, and caring.

06/29/2026

She was amazing!

06/25/2026

Very smart Very attentive Listens Practices very good medicine

06/24/2026

I totally love the way Jennifer treats people. I always feel that she takes special care to hear my concerns.

06/18/2026

Very friendly and made you feel heard

06/18/2026

Jennifer listens very well and is thourogh.

06/10/2026

She listens to her patients.

06/04/2026

Jennifer is a very good person who wants to see you healed always satisfied when I see her

06/01/2026

Very genuine and competent professional.

05/28/2026

She is very attentive and informative

05/27/2026

Jennifer is a good listener and discusses options and understanding. I feel like she cares about me as a patient and not just number

05/27/2026

Very friendly and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions and concerns. I felt reassured when I left

05/21/2026

She is extremely through and patient!

05/20/2026

Jennifer Milchak NP was thorough with my exam and questions. I appreciated her recommendations and she was very professional.

05/20/2026

Very unhurried as this was a 'meet and greet'.......I'm impressed

05/17/2026

Jennifer is so personable and truly listens to me. She makes you feel like a friend who wants to help you feel your best!

05/07/2026

She was very thorough and helpful with my concerns and well being. She was very friendly and invested in me during my appointment. I truly left pleased with my visit. I liked that she set me up with my eye referral and recommended testing.

05/07/2026

She is very thorough, spends time educating me and is a good listener.

05/06/2026

Jennifer always listens to each of my concerns and takes the time to review and explain my health plan.

05/04/2026

She is very thorough and caring. She listens and was very concerned

04/30/2026

She’s personable, a good listener and takes time to explain things

04/29/2026

Jennifer is very thorough and attentive to detail.

04/29/2026

I have already referred my Wife, and she is now a patient of Jennifer as well.

04/27/2026

She was very concerning and she even prayed for me.

04/26/2026

I always appreciate the care I get from Jennifer Milchak and her MA. Always top notch care and kindness

04/23/2026

NP Jennifer Milchak is a very capable, knowledgeable & professional medical expertise in evaluating, explaining & sharing all my inquiries. Her nurse Ms Judy also demonstrated excellent professional interaction with me. I greatly appreciated both of these Franciscan Medical staff.

04/21/2026

A great HCP

04/14/2026

Very knowledgable, asks questions and has great bed side manner

04/12/2026

Very professional and friendly. They’re all very nice people.

04/08/2026

She takes the time to listen to you and answers any questions.

04/07/2026

Very thorough and offered several options for my concerns. It was my first visit with Dr. Milchak.

04/06/2026

This was my first time seeing Dr. Milchak since Dr. Bilder left. I truly enjoyed her, she was very personable, kind, listened and service was great.

04/01/2026

She is very polite, thorough and listened to my concerns

04/01/2026

Dr. Milchak was very complete in her assessment of my issue. She was professional but also very carning in her bed side manner.

03/25/2026

Excellent care.

03/23/2026

Very personable and listened to my needs

03/23/2026

You can tell she loves her job. Takes her time and ask questions. Didn’t feel rushed like she needed to get to the next patient.

03/19/2026

Very knowledgeable and friendly Nurse practitioner.

03/18/2026

She’s amazing

03/18/2026

She was easy to talk to and was knowledgeable about my health issues.

03/17/2026

Personable, knowledgeable and proactive care.

03/17/2026

She was very helpful, kind, and took time to discuss my concerns.

03/17/2026

She is very dedicated. Listened and took her time with me. Included me in my treatment

03/14/2026

Pleasant and professional.

03/12/2026

She is very thorough. She makes sure that she has answered your questions and you are satisfied with her decisions.

03/12/2026

Jennifer seems to understand my concerns and is always willing to take extra time to hear about what I need. So far she is the best primary care I have had in years.

03/09/2026

I've never met a medical professional that was truly interested in what I said and took her time to explain all

03/03/2026

She cares and works hard to find answers to your needed care.

03/02/2026

I come in with a list of questions and she tackles each one to my satisfaction

02/26/2026

Jennifer Milchak is very thorough in her examination

02/25/2026

Jennifer is awesome. She takes the time to listen to my concerns, asks the right questions, and doesn't pass judgement on my thoughts and actions.

02/24/2026

She a good NP.Cares about the patient.Takes her time,not rust you out.She listens.

02/21/2026

She truly reaches out to give you best medical care possible. I'm handicapped and it's hard for me to get to the office. She makes it a point to set up telehealth visits to help you with your needs. Also, to be updated on current medication and health issues you are having.

02/19/2026

All my concerns were addressed.

02/17/2026

Jennifer is very attentive! Very caring! Thank you so much!

02/17/2026

Dr Milchak is amazing! She is so sweet listens to her patients and genuinely cares about them! I absolutely love her!

02/16/2026

She makes you feel very comfortable. She’s very personable.

02/16/2026

She is thorough, caring and very very helpful.

02/11/2026

She makes you feel very comfortable and listens to you.

02/11/2026

She is a good listener and so very helpful! She also has great advice.

02/11/2026

Jennifer always makes me feel seen and heard.

02/10/2026

She is very nice and very good to understand and follow. She us interested in making sure our health is good and will follow up as needed.

02/10/2026

Listens, shows understanding and compassion, gives her time generously.

02/09/2026

She truly does her job

02/05/2026

Listens and addresses my concerns

02/03/2026

She is the best for me so far. Very friendly and patient. She ensures I am relaxed before we proceed. Answers all my questions n concerns.

01/31/2026

NP Jennifer Milchak is a very competent, professional, patient, knowledgeable & interested in my inquiries & health issues. She followed-up with inquiries with the doctors she referred me for further testing to try & find out what is causing my particular health issue. She also inquired about her instructions regarding the follow-up to medications she prescribed. She has great bedside manners. She is a wonderful & professional medical Nurse Practioner.

01/26/2026

Jennifer is so patient, easy to talk to and has helped me so much. I’ll recommend her always!

01/25/2026

No one tries harder than her. She has helped me see some things regarding my health that I had a hard time admitting.

01/20/2026

Milchak always takes the time to listen and explains things very well.

01/20/2026

She listens and considers options when others don’t.

01/19/2026

Great NP

01/05/2026

She spends quality time with you and listens thoroughly.

12/30/2025

She listened to me and understood what I was explaining to her. She is great

12/30/2025

She is an amazing person. She listens and discuses everything.

12/22/2025

Professional, listened well, explained things well, was on the same page in trying to find a solution. Wants to get to my problems as much as I do.

12/22/2025

An amazing person! She will help you get what you need to give you a better overall outcome. She is looking out for what is the best for you

12/14/2025

Doctor Milchak is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and helpedful.

12/12/2025

I have recommended her!

12/10/2025

She explained clearly and made sure I was aware of my options.

12/09/2025

Jennifer was very easy to talk to and gave great advice. I will opt for her for future visits.

12/03/2025

she was concerned about my problems

12/01/2025

I really thought she was very qualified to to address the various inquiries I had for a Quality of LIFE Plan for me. She listened intently to my particular health issues and addressed them with a plan of action.

12/01/2025

She was great.

11/20/2025

She seemed knowledgeable, approachable and easy to talk to.

11/20/2025

She takes the time to explain clearly, is very caring.

11/19/2025

Very thorough! Answer any and all questions! Jennifer is a wonderful person! Could not be happier!

11/18/2025

Loved her! I already recommended her to my daughter

11/18/2025

Very personable and thorough in her care. Very thoughtful as well.

11/16/2025

Professional, listens carefully, and responds appropriately. She is an asset to the Franciscan Care Network

11/11/2025

Listend to my problems in a freindly way, took care of any of my concerns, great bedside manner

11/10/2025

She is very knowledgeable and thorough!

11/05/2025

On time. Spent valuable time with me and was very attentive to my concerns!

11/04/2025

She goes through everything completely. Gives many options of care

11/03/2025

I really like Jennifer Milchak.She goes over everything with you and helps you understand what's going on.

10/30/2025

Nice demeanor. Listens. Doesn’t push meds.

10/30/2025

She is eager to listen and cares about her patients.

10/20/2025

I was called to get in on time as scheduled. Dr. Milchak accommodated all of my health concerns .. she explained everything I asked. Thank you Dr.! 😍

10/16/2025

Takes time to listen.

10/14/2025

One heck of a physician. Funny, friendly and great care for her patients. Puts you at ease,listens to your concerns and give you the best options. Absolutely the best.

10/14/2025

She takes time to listen and address my concerns.

10/09/2025

Jennifer takes her time, listens to her patient, explains everything and talks options with the patient

10/06/2025

She listened to your health concerns

10/01/2025

Jennifer is very friendly, helpful and interested in providing the best possible care for me. She doesn't rush through my appointments and I appreciate that. I feel that I can talk freely with her. I hope that she can remain my PCP for the long term.

09/30/2025

Jennifer is easy to talk to and she listens to any concerns and asks questions about my health that I probably would not remember to mention. She gives you the feeling she really does care about you and your concerns.

09/29/2025

Jennifer has helped me deal with some complex issues and she does not quit trying.

09/25/2025

She was polite and LISTENS.

09/16/2025

Friendly does not rush you and I feel she is knowledgeable enough for my issues

09/16/2025

Jennifer is a wonderful NP and we are blessed to have her providing our primary care physician needs.

09/13/2025

She's amazing. Takes time to listen and allows for conversation

09/11/2025

Very personable

09/11/2025

Jennifer was very welcoming to me as a new patient and spent quality time with me to learn more about my health history.

09/10/2025

Jen is very thorough and thoughtful when discussing my treatment plan. Super personable and very easy to speak with.

09/09/2025

Shes caring, thorough and listens to all my concerns.

09/08/2025

Jennifer is the best. She is attentive. She is courteous. She’s calm. She does anything she can to help you.

09/08/2025

She is extremely thorough and considers all possibilities before making a decision about my care.

08/31/2025

Jennifer is awesome. So easy to talk to and she really listens and offers great insight and advice. I really enjoy seeing her if Dr. Bilder isn’t available

08/27/2025

She is very helpful and not in a big hurry to rush you out. She is now my favorite doctor.

08/25/2025

She actually listens, and offers solutions my concerns

08/21/2025

Thorough

08/13/2025

Jennifer Milchak is the best primary care provider I have ever had. She listens, she cares, and she really helps.

08/13/2025

She is professional and fun to interact with!

08/13/2025

She was right on top of my ER visit follow up. She ordered tests that were needed.

08/11/2025

Same as above. I was looking for a new primary doctor for awhile and finally found one!

08/10/2025

Kind , thorough, compassionate, professional and great listener. No rush , genuinely concerned and committed to helping.

08/09/2025

Knowledgeable, capable, and likable

08/05/2025

She took the time to listen

07/29/2025

She was a sweetheart. Asked questions and did an exam all the while explaining everything she was doing.

07/25/2025

very helpful

07/21/2025

Availability, responsiveness to my concerns and genuine care and compassion

07/19/2025

Thorough & attentive.

07/17/2025

Jen is kind and knowledgable! I’m grateful for her care.

07/17/2025

I loved her she is a great listener and great answers. I have already recommended her to a friend.

07/16/2025

She seems genuinely concerned about my needs and helps me to find solutions
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