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Margarita D Marlin, MD

Margarita D Marlin, MD

Family Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English, Tagalog

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Franciscan Physician Network South 31 Family Care

610 E. Southport Road
Suite 205
Indianapolis, IN 46227

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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 South 31 Family Care

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:
American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine

Residency:
Franciscan Health Family Medicine Residency

Undergraduate:
Indiana University

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

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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

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Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(154 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.

80 Reviews

05/04/2026

The letter I wrote up above.

04/30/2026

Because she said explain things to you if you don’t understand with your paperwork says that she is so caring and compassion and that really means a lot to me

04/25/2026

Great doctor, very knowledgeable

04/23/2026

She is easy to talk to, professional and very knowledgeable. I have already recommended Dr. Marlin to a friend who said he is looking for a primary doctor.

04/13/2026

The doctor is always very friendly and asks questions about my health.

04/12/2026

Quality compassionate care. I didn't feel like i was being rushed through, even though it was a last minute acute care visit.

04/11/2026

Very knowledgeable and great communication skills always make me feel very comfortable

04/11/2026

Excellent physician and very caring

04/10/2026

She is a great listener and attends to your needs.

03/31/2026

I want my husband to switch to Dr Marlin

03/31/2026

Dr Marlin M. Is very attentive and stay a little more longer to explain to her patients understand.

03/21/2026

She spends time with me and asks questions about my health concerns.

03/16/2026

Very personal, she likes to get to know her patients.

03/13/2026

I really can’t find the words to say how wonderful she is. There’s no doubt that she genuinely cares for her patients. I’m so thankful I am able to call her my doctor.

03/11/2026

Spent a lot of time with me. Seemed very concerned. Very friendly.

03/11/2026

Dr. Marlin listens and considers what she thinks will work best for her patients. Then she includes the patient in her decisions.

03/09/2026

She takes time to carefully explain the situation and answer questions. She's very empathetic and thorough.

03/09/2026

Kind caring

03/06/2026

Great caring physician

03/05/2026

THE BEST DOCTOR I have ever had!!!!

02/22/2026

She spends a lot of time with patient

02/17/2026

Superior quality doctor

02/16/2026

She explained everything I needed.

02/06/2026

She does a great job of explaining things so I can understand. She also made sure to clearly state what next steps were.

02/05/2026

Dr Marlin is the best she listens to me and she explains things to me so well better where I can understand it what’s going on thank you Dr Marlin for everything that you do for me your friend Sheila

02/05/2026

Sometimes I feel as thought the doctors don’t fully do everything to help. It feels as though they are quick to prescribe medications instead of other means of treatment

02/03/2026

Al way willing to listen and make right decisions

01/25/2026

No personal interaction. The computer gets all of her attention.

01/19/2026

Good MD

01/07/2026

So caring and takes time to hear everything

01/06/2026

Just a lovely person. So easy to converse with. Made me feel very comfortable.

12/20/2025

Dr Marlin is an excellent physician who listens to my concerns.

12/11/2025

She took the time to get to know my whole health picture. She had recommendations for some minor problems I asked about.

12/09/2025

Specially, Dr. Marlin. She put me at ease, engaged with me in ways other doctors haven’t, and she listened and gave explanations that I could understand. She took her time getting to know me and my health issue. I left the appointment feeling that she cared about my well-being and health.

12/09/2025

She is very concerned about you and answers your questions

11/22/2025

She is very personable, takes her time and asks lots of questions. I can tell I'm not being rushed and she truly wants to help.

11/14/2025

I said that the top.

11/03/2025

She is friendly, thorough and answers your questions.

10/31/2025

Fantastic physician!

10/28/2025

She is very professional and kind. She takes time to explain medical issues with patient. She honors the time of her appointments.

10/27/2025

She is a caring and understanding Doctor. She doesn't just prescribe a pill and send you on your way. She offers alternatives to help your health problems.

10/22/2025

Anyone would benefit from a doctor who cares.

10/17/2025

Caring

10/02/2025

She's the best Doctor I've seen since Dr Jason Resier was my family's PCP. Extremely satisfied with her help !

09/30/2025

My doctor is very likable she really pays attention to what I say she helps me out a lot and yes I would recommend her to my friends all my friends and family

09/29/2025

She is caring and truly listens

09/28/2025

She is a good doctor and very thorough.

09/25/2025

She's compassionate and professional.

09/23/2025

I really like Dr. Marlin. She cares if she’s willing to talk to you and just a very sweet person.

09/19/2025

She genuinely cares and provides great medical advice and education.

09/11/2025

Dr. Marlin is very knowledgeable and has great personal skills. A joy to talk with.

09/08/2025

Caring and competent

09/05/2025

She listens to her patients

09/05/2025

Very caring physician who listens

09/01/2025

She cares about her patients. She is very understanding and she explains everything well.

09/01/2025

Very professional!

08/28/2025

Dr. Marlin is very knowledgeable, and I feel comfortable with her as my doctor.

08/28/2025

Dr. Marlin is professional, engaging, knowledgeable, and seems very interested in my health. She is also honest and answers any questions.

08/25/2025

She listens and goes above and beyond to help anyway she can

08/21/2025

She listens and discusses all my questions

08/10/2025

She's a great doctor.

08/09/2025

The best for me

08/06/2025

Dr. Marlin always takes her time with our family, explains things and make sure we have no concerns when we leave.

07/21/2025

Very sweet and compationate

07/15/2025

Communication is awesome and compassionate caring person

07/11/2025

I recommended her to all my family and friends.

07/11/2025

Great bedside manner. Deeply cares for patients. Makes sure to address all my concerns

07/10/2025

Dr. Marlin was wonderful! Very attentive, knowledgeable and I enjoyed talking with her about her thoughts on overall health etc

07/03/2025

It’s hard to get in when needed

07/03/2025

She’s a good doctor and great listener

07/01/2025

I like Dr. Marlin and would like to stay with her but the last several times I have requested an appt they said the wait would be approx. 3 weeks and I could see the NP, nothing personally against the NP, but if I wanted to see a NP instead of a Dr., I would have requested one to be my primary physician.

06/25/2025

Good

06/24/2025

Love Dr Marlin. I'm fact I referred my wife today and she's coming in July

06/23/2025

Compassionate and knowledgeable

06/17/2025

She listens and she asks questions.

06/12/2025

She always takes time with me to ask what she can do to help me and always makes me feel she cares about her patients

06/11/2025

She explains everything so well to you. She is very nice and I enjoyed talking to her.

06/10/2025

Dr. Marlin has a way of putting you at ease from the beginning. She listens and asks questions.

05/27/2025

I like her and she is concerning What she has said to me, has been right on.

05/25/2025

Dr Marlin is an excellent physician.
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