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Joseph Gawlak, PA-C

Joseph Gawlak, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Medical Physician Assistant
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English, Polish

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Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5 (68 ratings)

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Franciscan Physician Network Dyer

919 Main Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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Franciscan Health Munster

701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

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219-922-4200 View Details

Franciscan Health Dyer

24 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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About Me

Education

Post-Graduate School:
Pacific University

Professional School:
Pacific University

Board Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • 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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Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5

(68 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.

35 Reviews

03/07/2026

He has spent lots of time consoling and educating me about my condition.

03/06/2026

Joe is a super friendly and patient guy. I’ve had a couple different urologists over the past few years. Nothing against those doctors, but Joe and I clicked right off the bat, and I always view that as a good sign for a patient/medical professional relationship.

03/04/2026

Friendly

02/19/2026

He was great and answering our questions

02/18/2026

Professional care

02/11/2026

Joseph Gawlak introduced himself, reviewd PSA results, performed exam, asked and answered questions was open, friendly and professional.

02/09/2026

Joe was kind and respectful in showing care for my urgent issue.

02/03/2026

He got to the problem and listened to me.

01/31/2026

He was very good; he paid attention to what I had to say

01/29/2026

He listens to you

01/29/2026

Seams to know a lot about what's going on with the patient

01/26/2026

He was very friendly and listened to my concerns.

01/21/2026

Small fingers

01/20/2026

Joseph Gawlak was prepared, having reviewed my MyChart before he came into the room. He took time to determine options for my plan of care.

01/14/2026

Very polite and knowledgeable.

01/06/2026

Joe was real nice and sat and talked with me. I think it makes a difference when you get to know your doctor.

01/05/2026

He was knowledgeable

12/22/2025

Listens

12/17/2025

He answered all of my questions to help me manage my health concerns. I have confidence in him to help me make the best decision for my health.

12/13/2025

Caring service

12/11/2025

My meeting with Dr. Gawlak was a very good experience. He was thorough and explained my condition in terms I could understand.

12/08/2025

Seemed professional

11/20/2025

explains everything

11/12/2025

Knowledge Professionalism

11/10/2025

He answered all my questions and was very professional about the whole process.

10/15/2025

Friendly, decisive.

10/11/2025

Joe was very kind. He went over everything with me regarding my visit. He’s very caring and kind.

09/30/2025

Very nice and polite.

09/22/2025

He did an excellent job of removing my stent and put me at ease throughout the procedure.

09/17/2025

I felt heard and was excited to learn that there were non-surgical options for my problem.

09/17/2025

Professional

09/10/2025

Again friendly and to the point.

09/01/2025

He was very thorough - reviewing all my urgent care and ER visit notes - and took the time to listen to my issue. He seemed genuinely interested in helping me resolve my issue.

08/19/2025

Really good doctor, ask many questions and answer to our concerns.

08/15/2025

He was professional, knowledgeable, extremely friendly and made us feel like we were conversing with a friend!!!
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