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Mark R Edwards, MD

Mark R Edwards, MD

Surgery
(317) 528-5000
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (69 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
Franciscan Physician Network Indy Southside Surgical Indianapolis
317-865-4800 View Details
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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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Franciscan Health Mooresville

1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158

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317-831-1160 View Details

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine Office of the Registrar

Internship:
Rush Medical College

Residency:
Rush Medical College

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

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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
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • MDWise
  • 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

(69 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.

37 Reviews

11/17/2025

Good doctor as far as I know. Friendly and helpful.

10/28/2025

Friendly and professional. Also on time.

10/18/2025

I will answer the same as before. He explains things very well and I have no complaints. I had a hernia surgery by Dr. Edwards and it was a "difficult, involved fix", as he put it. I have no complaints.

10/01/2025

The first appointment I had with him he explained what to expect for the procedure he will be doing.

08/18/2025

Extremely knowledgeable

08/11/2025

Very nice and personable

08/04/2025

Even if it was the first time my husband and I met him but he is very happy talking to us. I feel comfortable talking to him

07/30/2025

He is very through caring and efficent

07/21/2025

He was kind of fun and very nice. We determined that I do not need surgery. He was comforting to me when I learned that I do not get to add to my scar collection.

07/11/2025

Intelligent and likeable.

07/07/2025

Dr. Edward's has left it to me to make the neccessary changes.

06/28/2025

Same: I have had 2 surgeries at St. Francis in 2 years and both were complicated by things found once inside. Both were successful and this last one with Dr. Edwards was complicated BUT also Successful!!

05/29/2025

Knowledgeable and answered all my questions without hesitation.

05/17/2025

My surgeon Dr. Edwards was very easy to converse with and understand his diagnosis easily. (as noted in text box above)

05/17/2025

He listens and explains options very well,

05/16/2025

I had an extra large gallstone and he knew exactly how to take care of removing it without making my recovery time a hard time. he is so professional and great at his job. And he cares about his patients.

04/29/2025

knowledgeable, caring doctor care

03/28/2025

Knowledgeable and kind and listened

03/20/2025

He is very friendly too and makes you feel comfortable.

03/11/2025

Knowledge

03/08/2025

He listens and explains issues and procedures very well

02/11/2025

Dr Edwards is professional and care about my well being.

02/10/2025

He was very nice and listened to everything I had to say.

02/10/2025

Knowledgeable and professional.

01/30/2025

He is professional and explained the procedure very well.

01/24/2025

Over the course of months, I have been treated by Dr Edwards both in the hospital and in his office. Each interaction has been professional and thorough with excellent communication. Both Dr Edwards and his office staff provided prime quality care conducted with dignity. I am so very grateful for all that Dr Edwards and his staff did on my behalf! Thank you!

01/20/2025

Pleasant, good discussion & all my questions answered. Left there feeling heard & informed regarding my concerns. Wouldn’t hesitate to trust him again with my concerns regarding my health.

01/18/2025

Great doctor!

01/17/2025

Perfect gentleman.

01/13/2025

Very good, knowledge and just to earth type of doctor. Was very nice to me and would recommend to anybody about him.

12/13/2024

Dr Edwards was patient, kind, caring and gentle during wound care. He thoroughly explained what to expect next providing excellent explanations for continued wound care. This was performed very professionally. My questions were thoroughly answered by Dr Edwards; he listened to my comments and concerns including the further anticipated healing process. Office visit concluded with scheduled follow-up appointment. Excellent care! Thank you!

12/13/2024

In my opinion: He's compasionate, knowledgeable, kind, and helped me.

12/10/2024

Very nice, direct, professional. I like him.

12/08/2024

Very kind and honest for not wanting a possible unnecessary surgery

12/07/2024

He was very thorough

12/06/2024

Dr. Edwards explained everything well and answered my questions.

12/05/2024

Professional service
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