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Joshua K Kays, MD

Joshua K Kays, MD

Surgical Oncology, Surgery
(317) 865-4800
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (75 ratings)

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Franciscan Physician Network Indy Southside Surgical Indianapolis

5255 East Stop 11 Road
Suite 450
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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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
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Franciscan Physician Network Indy Southside Surgical Mooresville

1203 Hadley Road
Suite 204
Mooresville, IN 46158

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8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 12:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Indy Southside Surgical Mooresville
317-834-8062 View Details
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Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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317-528-5000 View Details

Franciscan Health Mooresville

1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158

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Franciscan Health Mooresville
317-831-1160 View Details

About Me

Education

Medical School:
University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine

Residency:
Indiana University General Surgery Residency

Fellowship:
Cedars Sinai Medical Center

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Surgery

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • 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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Provider Blogs

Relieving Constipation After Surgery

Relieving Constipation After Surgery

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Liver Tumors Risks, Signs And Hopeful Advances In Treatments

Liver Tumors Risks, Signs And Hopeful Advances In Treatments

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Pancreatic Cancer Signs & Treatments

Pancreatic Cancer Signs & Treatments

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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(75 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.

41 Reviews

06/02/2026

1. Impressed with his patient communication skills. He took the time to thoroughly address all my questions. 2. Treated my family with respect and explained in depth the surgery that I was going to have. After the surgery he again spent the right amount of time updating my family on the surgery and next steps. 3. Dr. Kays spent time detailing his experience/ background in the type of surgery I was going to have. I really think that gave me a sense of calmness toward having the surgery.

06/01/2026

He was awesome! This is the first time meeting him. He took the time to explain everything to us and what our options are to proceed. We left knowing Jerry was in good hands🙏🏻

04/28/2026

very knowledgeable, explains things well

04/24/2026

Same as above. Take all the time needed to make sure patient understands completely what is going on.

04/20/2026

knowledgeable, proffesional

04/18/2026

Professional, courteous, timely, explains details

04/18/2026

Explained every thing so I could understand it.

03/24/2026

Dr. Kays was good at explaining procedures and possibilities.

03/21/2026

He’s excellent,very caring ,knowledgeable and helps you through every step of your care to be sure you are ok

03/16/2026

He was very informative and I understood everything easily.

02/03/2026

He is knowledgeable and personable. He explained things so they were easy to understand and he listened to my concerns.

01/27/2026

Excellent care and on time and explained things well

01/21/2026

Wonderful Doctor!!

01/05/2026

Talked with me not down to me. Helped with decisions.

01/03/2026

Very professional and informative, and caring.

12/12/2025

Skilled surgeon and great people skills

12/08/2025

Very kind and informative

11/24/2025

Your work was very well explained, your attention

11/17/2025

Dr. Kays was very thourogh in his explaintion of my options and sent the time to explain why I wasn't a canidate for a liver resection. He also put in a referal to IU Transplant center

11/06/2025

Great doctor! He explained my issue and how he would take care of it

10/16/2025

Very easy to talk to. Explains things well.

10/16/2025

Courteous, explains in detail, what to expect, very professional but still has a humorous side that makes you feel relaxed

10/13/2025

Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

10/13/2025

Love my Doc he is awesome

09/28/2025

Dr.Kays is very kind ,caring and understanding.explained everything to me and I felt I understood my situation more clearly after seeing him . May God bless

09/08/2025

Explained things n took his time

08/27/2025

Doctor Kays was thorough and pleasant.

08/27/2025

Again doctor j was friendly professional listened to our concerns in all questions and made us feel really comfortable

08/20/2025

Dr. Kay's is a very intelligent, well informed doctor. He treats his patients with dignity and respect. He is a good listener and provides information that is easy to understand.

08/20/2025

he is very nice and explains everything to you and doesn't rush through it

08/11/2025

Dr Kays is very professional. He cares about what is important to the patient.

08/04/2025

Knowezable

08/02/2025

Dr.Kays is attentive very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner

07/14/2025

Excellent Dr.

07/09/2025

Very informative and precise.

06/29/2025

He explained what he was going to do and why he had to do it

06/28/2025

Knowledgeable, kind and great bedside manner.

06/25/2025

Very personable, listens and very informative on his diagnosis.

06/23/2025

He was very patient and took great care in explaining what I needed to have done.

06/18/2025

He answered all of the questions I had for my follow up appointment

06/17/2025

Very nice and understanding
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