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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

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
  • 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

4.9 out of 5

(293 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.

151 Reviews

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.

06/06/2025

He asked how I felt and did I want to ask about anything. He listened.

06/02/2025

He listens to your concerns, and is intuitive, always asking questions about problematic things he observes in your demeanor. It's obvious that he cares.

05/29/2025

Trust him.

05/27/2025

Listens to you

05/21/2025

I've already referred several that have become long-term patients under Dr Rau’s care. He is the best.

05/11/2025

Friendly, thorough, thoughtful, professional.

05/07/2025

At this visit all of my questions and concerns were addressed. A plan was discussed for the lipase lab and I was directed to contact IU hospital if the result was elevated. A plan was not developed if my RA lab work up was positive but I am confident that Dr. Rau will contact me with a treatment plan if one is needed. Dr. Rau is dedicated to providing good health care and encourages preventive and healthy choices for the patients he cares for.

05/07/2025

I had just changed to Dr. Rau. I felt that I was not being heard from my previous provider. After seeing him one other time, he remembered my circumstances and listened intently to what I was saying. He knew that my situation would affecting my health. I appreciated him taking the time to know me as a person.

05/07/2025

Very good Dr.

05/05/2025

He is honest and will not let me do anything that is not good for me

04/29/2025

I have referred several friend to him. My spouse and our son are his patients also.

04/24/2025

A great doctor and spends extra time with you

04/23/2025

Truthful and caring listens

04/22/2025

Wife and I both see Dr. Rau.

04/21/2025

He listens well

04/17/2025

Dr. Rau takes time with me and has made good evaluation of my health as well as critical changes in medications.

04/16/2025

Top shelf grade A maximum dose of excellence

04/16/2025

Very good MD.

04/15/2025

He’s the best doctor ever.

04/09/2025

HIs interest in the patient, cooperation with specialists and other knowledge of tests with specialists and relaxed attitude are all strengths.

04/09/2025

Dr. Rau is a good listener and isn't quick to prescribe mendications, and is cautious. In addition, if medicine is necessary, he follows it with exercise and diet suggestions.

04/08/2025

Really good good Doctor

04/03/2025

listens to all my concerns and suggests treatment plan

04/03/2025

His goal is to make sure I live a long life. He puts up with my sorry excuses when I "alter" my diet.🙂

03/31/2025

Dr. Rau is very knowledgeable and conversational. He listens and problem solves with you.

03/31/2025

Very helpful to me and my health

03/29/2025

Shows thst he cares about your health

03/28/2025

Dr. Rau explains things to me and spends time in the room. I never feel like he is trying to rush out.

03/28/2025

Very friendly, polite and listens

03/27/2025

He tells you what you need not what you want to hear

03/26/2025

He invests time and thought into his patient interaction, carefully considering the best course of treatment for the individual.

03/21/2025

Kind, listened and offered suggestions and support.

03/13/2025

I appreciate the care and concern and Dr. Rau has taken with me over the years. I appreciate his kindness and patience. He is professional and very knowledgeable. He is great at explaining diagnosis and treatments and the reasoning behind it all. He is a very good physician.

03/12/2025

He has always been kind and answered all questions. Never felt rushed.

03/11/2025

He really wants to help you

03/10/2025

He doesn’t hurry. Very thorough. Kind and understanding.

03/06/2025

because he's great

03/04/2025

We trust in his care.

03/03/2025

He listens

02/13/2025

As stated he is an excellent family physician

02/06/2025

Great guy. Friendly, knowledgeable, patient, caring doctor.

02/03/2025

Efficient…. Timely

01/30/2025

Knowledgeable Honest

01/30/2025

I just really like him. And he is a very good doctor

01/29/2025

Explains things very clearly.

01/25/2025

He very personal

01/23/2025

Extremely polite, friendly, knowledgeable, and listens to your concerns and respects your wishes.

01/22/2025

Dr. Rau actively listened and took my concerns seriously.

01/21/2025

He truly listens to you. His observation and comments are spot on. He makes sure before you leave, you have every question answered and concern addressed.

01/20/2025

Very kind and helpful.

01/18/2025

He has helped me get me issues straightened out in much better shape medically than I was when I started seeing him

01/15/2025

Blessed to have a caring doctor

01/14/2025

He was nice, but he wasn’t my normal doctor. She was out today.

01/08/2025

Knowledgeable

12/31/2024

Personable, caring, knowledgeable, likeable. Quality health care provider.

12/31/2024

Attentive and professional.

12/30/2024

Dr. Rau is very knowledgeable and approachable. He has a laid back style that lets you open up to tell him your medical issues.

12/27/2024

He great

12/27/2024

Pays close attention to my health. Does good review before seeing me.

12/26/2024

Dr Rau is a rarity in today’s world I truly believe that he has my family’s best interests as a primary concern vs just servicing a number on a chart.

12/26/2024

Took his time to listen to my concerns

12/26/2024

He listen to you

12/11/2024

Dr. Rau is the best doctor I have ever had. He always takes the time to listen and has my best interest in mind.

12/11/2024

He is also the PCP for my husband and adult son. I have referred him to several friends whose physician who are getting near retirement age.

12/10/2024

Dr. Rau is very concerned with his patients care and strives to promote wellness as well as preventative care. He is always open for discussion and explains treatment options in a way that can be understood. His manner is professional and compassionate.

12/10/2024

Very attentive,and confident in providing me with advice regarding my medical needs.Made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions

12/05/2024

Very friendly and he goes out of his way to explain everything to you.

12/05/2024

He’s a great Doctor.
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