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John C Rau, MD

John C Rau, MD

Family Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Southeast Family Medicine

965 Emerson Parkway
Suite J
Greenwood, IN 46143

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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 Southeast Family Medicine

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Franciscan Health Indianapolis

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Franciscan Health Indianapolis Medical Staff Department

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Corvel
  • 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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Procedures Performed

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

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(326 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.

169 Reviews

05/26/2026

Dr Rau is a thorough doctor who takes the time to ask questions and figure out potential diagnoses and recommend preventative testing.

05/26/2026

Dr. Rau pay attention, listening and find solutions to all you needs

05/26/2026

Dr. Rau is patient with me and listens to my concerns. He is concerned that I stay as healthy as possible and offers reasonable options for my health care.

05/23/2026

He seems to be good each time I go there he wants to know what’s going on with me. He orders lab tests if they need to be done. He seems to concer about my health.

05/21/2026

Great doctor

05/19/2026

He’s on time. Friendly. Knowledgeable. And he’s never questioned my fibromyalgia symptoms.

05/19/2026

The best for us.

05/19/2026

Knowledgeable, caring and a great Staff

05/19/2026

excellent Doc!

05/13/2026

Very friendly and willing to listen to what I have to say

05/12/2026

Dr. Rau is pleasant and professional. He addresses your health concerns in a compassionate caring manner and listens to any questions you have. He explains the plan of care to you in a way that you can understand. He encourages questions and is willing to consider options for your care.

05/12/2026

Listens to me and prescribes the best solution to my health issues.

05/09/2026

The best doctor ever.

05/08/2026

He listens to his patients, is in no hurry to finish your visit, he’s open to questions and answers them and makes sure you understand. So kind personable!

05/06/2026

Personable, pleasant and caring.

04/30/2026

He takes the time to listen and doesn’t rush you out. It’s a great doctor.

04/30/2026

Dr Rau is excellent.

04/29/2026

Very knowledgeable , very professional , he comes up solution to resolve problems quickly 🤙🏻

04/29/2026

See above. Knowledgeable, friendly, patient. All one could ask for in a doctor.

04/27/2026

Great doctor very thorough

04/27/2026

Very personable and seems to care about me.

04/22/2026

He’s improved my quality of life with his recommendations.

04/22/2026

Problem solver works with you to get better

04/21/2026

Doctor Rau was very thorough. And the ladies in the office are always welcoming and kind.

04/21/2026

Very comfortable with the entire process, as well as explaining issues so that I could understand them and feel like my concerns are being adequately met.

04/21/2026

Dr. Rau is very kind, polite, respectful, and professional. He listens well also.

04/21/2026

He is patient and takes time to explain your questions.

04/20/2026

Dr. Rau is a good listener and doesn’t make you feel rushed. He talks with you, not at you.

04/13/2026

Confidence in his examination and evaluation

04/09/2026

Very caring Good listener Good doctor

04/08/2026

Dr. Rau is a very thorough and caring doctor.

04/07/2026

Dr Rau provides thoughtful care and listens to my concerns.

03/31/2026

He listens and allows me to participate fully in decision making.

03/23/2026

I feel confident that if he can’t fix my problems he will send me on for additional help.

03/19/2026

Properly monitors my health

03/19/2026

He always offers good advice to maintain my health and deal with any issues I might have.

03/17/2026

Dr Rau covers all bases concerning a patient’s health. He is very friendly, knowledgeable and shows a genuine concern for his patients

03/17/2026

Makes sure you stay healthy

03/16/2026

He listens and is smart and a really good doc!

03/14/2026

He is very interested in ur situation and try’s to come up about how what to do to get u back on even kell am he listen to u

03/08/2026

Patient. Thorough. Kind. Takes his time talking. Caring. Listens.

03/08/2026

Dr. Rau is the most knowledgeable, caring doctor I've ever had on the Southside of Indianapolis.

03/07/2026

Dr.Rau is easy to talk to and very thorough at appointments. I never feel rushed and he always answers all my questions.

03/06/2026

Dr Rau is a wonderful doctor.

03/04/2026

He’s a great physician!!

03/03/2026

Very thorough & concerned about my long term health

03/02/2026

He always listens to you and makes sure you get the care you need. He is very thorough.

02/24/2026

Dr. Rau is concerned with your health and is proactive in helping you achieve good health. He is open to questions and takes time to listen to your concerns.

02/22/2026

Dr. Rau is an excellent physician. He is kind, takes his time to listen, and is knowledgeable. I work with physicians on a daily basis, and Dr. Rau is one of the very best.

02/16/2026

He listens. He’s on time.

02/12/2026

Always uses a skill not many doctors use...their "ears" to just listen. He then answers any questions and follows by what he is concerned with and why it occurs and how to try to make it better. Doesn't sugar coat anything which I appreciate very much...and always has a smile to match his personality.

02/12/2026

Takes the time to listen and have meaningful conversations about my issues

02/11/2026

He is knowledgeable and friendly. Makes you feel at ease.

02/11/2026

still like you guys

02/09/2026

Friendly, professional, knowledgeable doctor who cares about his patients.

02/09/2026

Dr Rau cares about his patients. He listens to them and helps them understand what is happening to them health wise.

02/06/2026

Dr Rau is a straight forward doctor, good listener and excellent at explaining concerns.

02/05/2026

Dr. Rau is a good listener and has great feedback. His assistant, Consuela, is professional and helpful. The entire staff works hard!

01/27/2026

compendent , thorough and friendly

01/26/2026

Dr.Rau is an excellent doctor, always takes time to listen, never rushes you out the door.

01/26/2026

Good Dr. Extremely professional.

01/23/2026

Love Dr.Rau. He is truly interested in you as a person and listens to you and your concerns. Answers all questions, has a great sense of humor, and very up to date on medical procedures, medications, etc.

01/23/2026

Seems to be a very dedicated, professional,knowledgeable, caring doctor. Can’t imagine anyone being better.

01/22/2026

Dr. Rau is very good at listening to me and we come up with a plan before I leave.

01/21/2026

He is polite and easy going with his patience

01/20/2026

Always listens to me

01/20/2026

He is a very observant doctor and listens to what I have to say and does his best to understand my perspective.

01/20/2026

he is thorough and attention to detail

01/19/2026

Joy I like him

01/16/2026

Dr. Rau responds to questions and concerns. He takes time to answer questions and is very proactive.

01/16/2026

He takes the time to listen to me and answer my quesions

01/15/2026

As above, he’s very thorough and very approachable.

01/14/2026

Terrific patient presence with down to earth communication and help advice and counsel.

01/13/2026

He is knowledgeable and patient.

12/31/2025

He seems to know what he is doing. He takes care of my family

12/30/2025

Have been a patient for many years and never had a reason to even think about changing doctors.

12/30/2025

Friendly and listens to your concerns

12/17/2025

Always makes time to listen and truly care about my health

12/16/2025

Great support.

12/16/2025

Very caring, kind, and listens well. Takes the time to talk things through and explain things. Always prompt in getting back to me on my chart.

12/16/2025

Dr Rau covers all bases to ensure his patients gets the best medical care.

12/10/2025

Can talk to you easily& seems interested with what you say

12/10/2025

Very knowledgeable and his good mannerisms.

12/09/2025

I really like him he cares about you , easy to talk to and cares

12/09/2025

He is friendly and attentive, good listener, knowledgeable not rushed.

11/28/2025

Dr. Rau takes very good care of me and is concerned with my health. I can ask Dr. Rau questions about my health and he answers me in a way that I can understand and explains to me what the plan of care is going to be.

11/20/2025

He's always so caring and very thorough.

11/19/2025

Dr Rau, is a great Doctor. He caring Doctor,

11/18/2025

I have recommended him before because he takes care of business

11/17/2025

Personable and thorough.

11/17/2025

Knowledgeable and very nice

11/13/2025

He is thorough and knowledgeable with answers to my questions.

11/12/2025

Always takes the time to listen

11/11/2025

Dr. Rau LISTENS to what you have to say and is educational is needed. Now’s his patients (does his homework, so when he walks, he knows what is going on.

11/08/2025

Dr. Rau is concerned with your health care needs. He provides professional care and explains treatment options and testing that he feels are necessary to provide you with excellent health care. He provides suggestions in regards to your health care issues and encourages questions. He explains the treatment plan in a way you can understand and addresses any questions you may have.

11/07/2025

Fantastic Doctor, recommended services that I need, and IU Health has been dropping the ball on my care. This was my first visit, and I’m so happy to find care like I had when I lived in Minnesota.

11/04/2025

Takes the time to listen to you and runs the necessary tests. I believe in him and that he has his best interest in my health.

10/30/2025

I am very happy with Dr. Rau and his staff.

10/30/2025

Take the time with you doesn’t rush you out and listens to you

10/28/2025

Friendly doc. Easy to talk to. Thorough. Compassionate.

10/28/2025

Dr Rau is the best!!

10/27/2025

He's great!

10/23/2025

He's very personable and pleasant.

10/23/2025

Great physician. Very thorough.

10/16/2025

He is a very knowledgeable doctor who listens when you talk.

10/15/2025

A caring doctor. Always makes me feel better.

10/12/2025

Dr. Rau works to help with a solution that both agree on.

10/10/2025

Dr. Rau engages the patient resulting in the patient taking control of his own healthcare as guided by the professional.

10/08/2025

Dr. Rau is very knowledgeable and compassionate.

10/06/2025

Very nice people at his location

10/06/2025

excellent care

09/27/2025

listens to your concerns and addresses them

09/23/2025

Dr. Rau is awesome!

09/17/2025

Good listener and up to date on most recent medical recommendations

09/15/2025

Hes an amazing doctor who cares about his patients. He listens.

09/11/2025

I like him and trust him.

09/10/2025

Kind, understanding, patient and willing to give me a little extra time for my questions. Knowledgeable about outside resources.

09/09/2025

Best

09/05/2025

Dr.Rau and the staff are very thorough and very kind.

09/04/2025

Dr.Rau listens& is very knowledgeable! I trust him & his judgement on caring for my health issues.

09/04/2025

Listening very well

09/02/2025

When I first meet with Dr. Rau I felt a bit funny and actually looked into changing primary physicians. However I decided to talk to him and express my concerns. Today I am very glad I decided to stay with him because he listened to the concerns I had and to this day has respectfully explained everything to me as I asked him and my health has gotten so much better.

08/29/2025

Attentive, open to discussion, thoughtful,provides good ideas and feed back

08/27/2025

Listened to my concerns, explained in easy to understand words, recommended solutions

08/26/2025

Dr. Rau is very easy going, down to earth, and easy to talk to. I’m very comfortable discussing anything with him. He can explain things in a manner I can understand if necessary.

08/19/2025

He is very professional, friendly, and caring. He has an open mind and respects my wishes to avoid prescription drugs as much as possible, taking a more homeopathic approach.

08/19/2025

Was able to explain in a simple way avenues of treatment and reasons for proceeding in certain directions. Very easy to talk to and I felt like I was being heard.

08/19/2025

Dr Rau took the time to listen and explain everything.

08/18/2025

He does a great job

08/18/2025

Dr Rau is very patient with me Nurses also very proficient and all are very professional.

08/14/2025

Dr. Rau always takes time with me and knows my past. He offers sound advise which I appreciate. He's sincere and very professional.

08/13/2025

Friendly , knowledgeable, thorough, nice doctor.

08/13/2025

Friendly, knowledgeable and fast!

08/12/2025

Very attentive

08/07/2025

Takes good care of you

08/06/2025

If you want the best you have to see he best

08/05/2025

He’s amazing! Getting ready to transfer my 90 year old Mom to his care!

08/05/2025

He is very knowledgeable and asked great questions about my history and current health.

08/03/2025

Dr Rau is very approachable and knowledgeable of my medical needs.He a very good listener and exhibits clarity in describing my medical needs.

08/01/2025

Great Doctor that listens to your needs and gives great medical advice.

07/30/2025

I have recommended Dr. Rau to several people who have become patients at his practice.

07/30/2025

Friendly, professional, and as stated above...uses his ears to listen to what you answer when he asked questions...made you feel like he "was" there to help you. Me and my wife sought him out after our primary Doctor Adkins, closed for a private practice. I was leery due to going to previous Doctor for so many years but Dr Rau put me at ease and I feel we made a great choice.

07/29/2025

Great Doctor very thorough

07/29/2025

Pay attention to.your concerns

07/29/2025

Diligent

07/29/2025

Dr. Rau takes the time to listen and address concerns

07/28/2025

Dr John Rau was very personable, easy to talk to, and seemed concerned about my questions.

07/28/2025

he seems very knowledgeable & not in too much of a hurry.

07/28/2025

I like Doctor Rau I think that he is very patient with me and addresses all my concerns . always asks me if I have any questions leaves nothing to chance . Very good .

07/26/2025

Completely happy with his services

07/23/2025

Great caring physician that listens and is knowledgeable.

07/23/2025

Does so much to improve quality of living

07/22/2025

I always tell the people I meet up with as bout him

07/17/2025

Reliability, consistent, comprehensive, friendly, delivers excellence with tangible results.

07/15/2025

Dr Rau is one of the best primary care providers I have experienced. He listens and always provides excellent medical guidance. He also connects on a personal level. I have great confidence in him.

07/15/2025

Wonderful Dr. helps with your medical care and diagnosis

07/15/2025

Great Doctor.

07/14/2025

The doctor was very good, explain everything in detail to me to where I could understand. Very friendly, kind and thoughtful. Was interested in my what I'm wanted to do for myself.

07/05/2025

He was very attentive and knowledgeable. He made me feel heard.

07/02/2025

Listens and discusses the issues and come up with agreed solutions

06/30/2025

He listens to you and helps to figure out what's going on

06/30/2025

He is very easy to talk to and always looking out for your needs as a patient.

06/25/2025

He is caring, very knowledgeable, and explains things well. We are very happy with him. He's a good listener also.

06/22/2025

Dr Rau is very knowledgeable. He is easy to talk with, an excellent listener and asks pertinent questions covering all bases of general health

06/18/2025

Listens and makes good preventative suggestions

06/14/2025

Dr Rau makes his patient feel valued and communicates very effectively.

06/11/2025

Dr. Rau is the best.

06/10/2025

Great bedside manner. Really took the time to listen to my needs and then give his opinion.

06/07/2025

Approachable, friendly, easy to talk to. He listens.
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