Mary E Samels, PA-C

Mary E Samels, PA-C

Clinical Areas: Diabetes & Endocrinology
Specialties: Physician Assistant
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

5230 East Stop 11 Road
Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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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 Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Franciscan Physician Network Columbus Specialty Center

4035 Mimosa Drive
Columbus, IN 47201

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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 Columbus Specialty Center

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

Professional School:
Indiana University

Board Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • 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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Conditions Treated

  • Diabetes
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Osteoporosis
  • PCOS
  • Thyroid Cancer

Procedures Performed

  • Diabetes Prevention Program
  • Diabetes Education
  • Endocrinology

Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(143 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.

79 Reviews

08/06/2026

Friendly & listens , but did not mention not mention some of other related conditions to thyroid or make recommendations

08/04/2026

Explain everything to a T

08/04/2026

Gave much information, never felt rushed or pressured. Pleasant personality put me at ease.

07/28/2026

She is straight forward tells you like it is does not play around

07/24/2026

Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

07/21/2026

Had an appt with her for the first time & liked how she conducted the exam & answered all my questions. Did not feel rushed.

07/18/2026

Terrific and was open to talk about any concerns.

07/16/2026

For being professional and friendly with me .

07/16/2026

She was great, I didn't feel rushed, she listened and was full of information.

07/09/2026

Mary E. Samuel’s was so sweet and professional at the same time. You always get nervous when coming to see your diabetic doctor, but she made me feel so at ease and comfortable. She definitely gets 10 STARS ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me. In fact, I told my daughter all about her trying to get her to come see Mary.

07/08/2026

Answered all our questions. Spent time with us until we were out of questions.

07/07/2026

She is very sweet and takes her time to answer any questions without rushing you.

07/06/2026

Very informative and nice.

06/30/2026

very thorough and helpful

06/24/2026

She is very caring and knows your health

06/22/2026

She is one of the nicest people I have ever met and seems to genuinely care about her patients. She takes time to talk to me about any issues I have and address them. I have a lot of confidence in her as a medical professional and am glad she ois such a big part of my team

06/19/2026

She is sincere, knowledgeable, and willing to go beyond to help.

06/17/2026

Mary addressed the three issues that were the most pressing: 1) my A1c (with increasing strengths of Mounjaro); 2) weight loss; and 3) severe burning, diabetic neuropathy pain (through pregabalin). Thank you!

06/16/2026

She explains conditions and concerns, very courteous and professional.

06/13/2026

Great bedside manner Knowledgeable Listened well

06/06/2026

She was friendly, asked questions, and seemed genuinely interested in my health.

06/04/2026

Knowledgeable and empathetic. She radiated both confidence and concern, and was very pleasant to work with.

05/27/2026

SAMELS, MARY E. Today I going with my mother in law, She take her time and is didn't feel rushed,she explained all mediication one by one,very nice highly recommend 10/10. Also great staff.

05/26/2026

We love the providers, so professional and kind!

05/25/2026

She was patient and understanding. Attended to my question with interest and concern, provided the needed feedback.

05/23/2026

Mary is wonderful, a good listener, compassionate and thorough.

05/21/2026

Easy to understand, was a great teacher, and answered all our questions.

05/06/2026

As stated above, she was professional and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to and made us feel comfortable with the new devices to be used.

05/06/2026

She kind and friendly and didn’t think my questions were dumb

04/25/2026

She knows and listens to whatever you had to tell her.

04/23/2026

So knowledgeable and very nice.

04/15/2026

Mary is caring and professional.

03/31/2026

Elly is a truly exceptional health care provider. She has helped me a number of times with specific issues in my diabetes management.

03/25/2026

Listens and friendly

03/23/2026

She takes her time with you and listens.

03/18/2026

she was very nice and considerate to my needs

03/17/2026

She makes it easy to understand everything and is very knowledgeable.

03/05/2026

Very nice lady to patients I felt comfortable with her

03/03/2026

Friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable with my situation.

02/26/2026

Very Proficient

02/17/2026

Excellent communication with the patient (me). We had a good office visit.

02/17/2026

Takes her time very friendly

02/12/2026

She listens to my concerns, and make me feel as though i am apart of my own care team. Good at explaining things

02/12/2026

Mary Samels teally knows how to treat patients

02/10/2026

Mary is up to date with my care options.

02/07/2026

Listen to what I have to say very intelligent easy to talk to easy to understand lessons to me

02/05/2026

She is just the Greatest! She is aleays encouraging me!!!!

01/30/2026

She explained ever thing and answers all my concerns

01/26/2026

Very caring, and understanding my diabetes needs.

01/16/2026

Caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable

01/15/2026

She was professional and very helpful.

01/14/2026

Very nice and knowledgeable.

01/13/2026

She was very nice and explain everything to me she answer all my questions she's top notch

12/23/2025

Very nice!!

12/08/2025

Extremely.

12/05/2025

Excellent bedside manner. Took her time and was very professional.

11/26/2025

Took time to listen and reviewed my chart thoroughly.

11/26/2025

Very informative and nice

11/20/2025

Very great people

11/20/2025

I was just very comfortable with her and my questions were answered satisfactory.

11/11/2025

Knew what she was doing

11/06/2025

The young lady was well informed about my condition and informative.

11/05/2025

She listened to me and explained and answered my questions. She was kind and caring and easy to talk with.

11/04/2025

She was very thorough and very friendly

11/03/2025

She was great

11/03/2025

Elle is competent and understanding of patient needs.

10/31/2025

She keeps you informed of all the reasons symptoms medicines and is a very good people person has good skills

10/30/2025

Excellent care

10/29/2025

Great information given during our meeting.

10/13/2025

I like Mary, she is easy to talk to and listens to what you want to discuss, etc.

09/25/2025

this if first time to meet her

09/18/2025

Excellent, excellent excellent excellent

09/18/2025

She's a GREAT medical professional. See above for more details.

09/18/2025

Friendly and courteous

09/17/2025

She was very nice

09/16/2025

Very personable, cared about my care needs.

09/04/2025

She is an extremely intelligent you lady how uses her knowledge,personality and true care to provide the best treatment possible to patients

08/26/2025

Very caring and helpful on everything. Highly regarded and resourceful!

08/25/2025

She was kind and professional.
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