Joseph R Shinn, MD

Joseph R Shinn, MD

Clinical Areas: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Specialties: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Obstetrics & Gynecology Lafayette

3920 St. Francis Way
Suites 100 & 110
Lafayette, IN 47905

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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 Obstetrics & Gynecology Lafayette

Franciscan Physician Network Obstetrics & Gynecology Crawfordsville

1630 Lafayette Road
Suite 400
Crawfordsville, IN 47933

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8:00am - 5:00pm
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8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Obstetrics & Gynecology Crawfordsville

Franciscan Health Lafayette

1701 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

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Open 24 hours
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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 Lafayette

About Me

Education

Medical School:
University of Arizona College of Medicine

Residency:
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine

Undergraduate:
Arizona State University

Board Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • 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

(121 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.

69 Reviews

09/03/2026

Because he is efficient, caring, explains well anything with my health care (gyn)

08/31/2026

Friendly Explains well Asks opinion Thorough

08/28/2026

Sits down and talks to you. Listens to what you have to say, explains things to you and really cares about your health.

08/27/2026

Dr Shinn was very professional and took time to listen to my problems, he explained the issues.

08/27/2026

He is so gentle and great to ask him questions.

08/20/2026

Very kind and knowledgeable

08/18/2026

Dr Shinn is always on time and his staff are always quick to call if he has been called to emergency and I need to reschedule. He is very genuine in his concern for me as a person and a patient.

08/11/2026

Dr.Shinn is definitely one of a kind. Always so respectful, listens, don’t make you feel like a bother or rush you through the visit, explains everything and all together a wonderful doctor!!!

08/06/2026

He’s simply the best!

07/22/2026

Dr. Shinn has been my GYN for many years, and has always been a great Doctor. He genuinely listens to your health care concerns, and takes wonderful care of you. You don’t ever feel like you’re just a number.

07/21/2026

He listened to everything I had to say, ask.

07/18/2026

Dr Shinn is always courteous and professional.

07/16/2026

Same as above. He’s been my doctor for years. He’s easy to talk to.

06/23/2026

He was very nice and explained everything he was doing. He answered all my questions.

06/19/2026

Dr Shinn was very friendly and has a great bedside manner. He didn’t judge and took his time and answered all of my questions.

06/18/2026

bedside manner and knowledge

06/15/2026

Dr. Shinn takes time to listen and really address any concerns and questions I have. I appreciate how he remembers things about me including my family and hobbies.

06/12/2026

He went over everything and it just felt like he really cared about his job

05/23/2026

Best Dr. I know!

05/23/2026

Always kind and easy to converse with

05/17/2026

He is very nice and takes his time to talk with me when I have questions. He seems to really care about my health. He doesn't rush in and rush out.

05/16/2026

He was amazing and listened to my worries

05/14/2026

Dr Shinn is an exceptional doctor, providing up-to-date medical care with a personal touch that respects and comforts.

05/13/2026

He’s knowledgable and courteous. takes his time to answer questions remembers past concerns and brings up to make sure u are ok. cant say enough good things! wonderful dr! THE BEST

05/12/2026

Very good doctor and very good explanation.

05/08/2026

Very thorough.

05/05/2026

Dr. Shinn took time to answer all my questions well.

04/29/2026

Very nice and efficient.

04/27/2026

He always made me feel comfortable and that I was a part of the decision-making. He is thorough in his explanations and I personably valued his erring on the side of caution in my case—alleviating a lot of unnecessary worry and stress. Fantastic physician!

04/25/2026

He explains everything and makes things easy to understand,

04/16/2026

Did an excellent job answering questions and explaining the reasoning behind it.

04/14/2026

Dr. Shinn is very thorough and caring. He explains everything and is concerned for his patients. He had an awesome bedside manner.

04/14/2026

See above response. An overall pleasant and professional experience.

03/16/2026

Professionalism and kindness.

03/10/2026

1) He's nice; 2) he's competent; 3) he explains the what/why and how of procedures.

03/08/2026

He is the perfect combination of concern without overkill. I appreciate his timely addressing of my problem.

03/05/2026

He listens and believes me when I tell him things about my health. I don't feel like a burden to him or his staff. He is friendly and courteous as well as professional.

02/26/2026

Test results, diagnosis and procedures were explained to me. I felt safe and comfortable that I was getting excellent treatment and being listened to is such a wonderful experience and greatly appreciated. He was one of the best doctors I've been treated by in a long time.

02/25/2026

He was happy to answer any questions that I had and made sure that I felt comfortable and cared about throughout the appointment.

02/19/2026

Amazing Dr. listened to my concerns and went over everything with great care

02/17/2026

Very patient, and went into detail with explaining my diagnosis and treatment.

02/11/2026

Dr Shinn is very pleasant. He answers all your questions and tries to make sure you are as comfortable as can be during your visit.

02/10/2026

He’s always very relaxed and willing to take my questions.

02/06/2026

He's personable, competent, and always interested in what I'm reading while I wait. (it's never a long wait)

01/28/2026

Great communicator, knowledgeable, thorough, good listener, friendly.

01/22/2026

Dr Shinn has been there for everything for me from me being pregnant with my son to 22 years later still taking care of me and making sure I keep on track with my health. I appreciate him more than he will ever know. Several years ago I thought something small was not important and he would not let it go and it turned into something huge that I needed a specialist care to treat!

12/30/2025

Dr. Shinn and his staff are wonderful and so kind!

12/30/2025

Enjoyed my first visit. He was on time but the visit didn't feel rushed.

12/29/2025

Very friendly n caring

12/19/2025

Love how he answers all my questions and is always so kind. I trust his professional opinion

12/18/2025

Very respectable to my thoughts and feelings. Listened, can’t express that enough HE LISTENED!

12/09/2025

he listened and understood me

12/01/2025

Dr.Shinn is very concerned with his patients health. He makes sure patients know what’s going on with their health

11/26/2025

He is just the best! Always listens & offers very good advice. He really made a very big difference in the quality of my life with the procedure he did 5 years ago.

11/16/2025

He spent quality time with me and not in any hurray in answer questions!

11/13/2025

He was kind and friendly. Made short small talk and then got right to business. He explained everything and made me feel very calm and relaxed.

11/11/2025

He is kind, easy to talk to, explains everything well. Wonderful doctor

10/27/2025

Dr Shinn takes the time to listen to patient concerns and genuinely cares about helping.

10/13/2025

Dr Shinn has been my doctor for 27 years……best doctor ever!

10/09/2025

He is very kind and a good doctor.

10/06/2025

When he walks in the room I know that I am the only patient on his mind. He always asks me how I am and how my family is.

10/05/2025

Dr Shinn is great!

10/03/2025

Overall friendly and takes time to answer questions.

10/01/2025

Knowledgeable

09/30/2025

I love Dr. Shinn; he takes the time and gets to know you.

09/29/2025

Love that Dr Shinn talked and answered questions.

09/17/2025

I was in for my annual. Dr Shinn and staffs are treat me with kind and professionally highly recommended

09/17/2025

All around good doctor. Very personable and friendly

09/13/2025

He is efficient and cares about his patients. Always takes the time you need to answer questions.
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