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Mazen Alakhras, MD

Mazen Alakhras, MD

Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English, Arabic

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Franciscan Health Pulmonary & Critical Care, a department of Franciscan Health Lafayette

3920 St. Francis Way
Suite 220
Lafayette, IN 47905

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Franciscan Physician Network Specialty Clinic Crawfordsville

1704 Lafayette Road
Suite 8
Crawfordsville, IN 47933

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Franciscan Physician Network Specialty Clinic Crawfordsville

Franciscan Health Crawfordsville

1710 Lafayette Rd.
Crawfordsville, IN 47933

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Franciscan Health Rensselaer

1104 East Grace Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978

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Franciscan Health Lafayette

1701 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
University of Tishreen

Residency:
Damascus University

Residency:
NYC Health & Hospitals/S Brooklyn Health FKA Coney Island Hospital Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
Coney Island Hospital Pulmonary Fellowship

Fellowship:
Damascus University

Fellowship:
Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Critical Care Fellowship

Board Certifications

Sleep Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Insurances Accepted

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

(238 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.

139 Reviews

11/21/2025

He got me medication I needed for pain when dialysis uses my fistula

11/19/2025

Intelligent, efficient and listened to me and understood my concerns and quickly resolved them. Love this guy.

11/19/2025

Very knowledgeable and caring physician

11/18/2025

He knows what he's doing.

11/17/2025

He explains my condition

11/17/2025

Takes time to listen and explain things.

11/16/2025

Dr. Alakhras has been my Doctor since 2019. He is always so kind, and is very thorough during my appointments. He always makes sure that I understand how important it is that I use my Cpap machine every night. I know that he cares a lot about his patients!

11/12/2025

Dr. Alakhras is a very caring and professional doctor. He took time to answer our questions and explained in detail his answers. My husband and I were very impressed by him.

11/10/2025

Dr Alakhras was pleasant and informative. He took time to explain my results in an easy to understand manner.

11/09/2025

Very knowledgeable and easy to talk with.

11/07/2025

Knowledgeable Friendly

11/05/2025

Dr. Alakhras makes you feel like you are an old friend that showed up! I love that he turns the monitor to me to show me test results, I am a visual person and that helps so much!!!! If he recommends something to purchase he will google it and show it to you. If I don't understand something he is great about explaining it again so I understand!

11/04/2025

He's knowledgeable of my condition and has my asthma in better place than I have been in a long time.

11/04/2025

He has helped me so much.I would highly recommend him.

11/03/2025

He is a very good doctor who cares about his patients.

10/29/2025

Kind, attentive, thorough

10/29/2025

He’s a good doctor, listens and tries to help out.

10/29/2025

Very good and explained stuff to you

10/28/2025

He’s down to earth and easy to talk to

10/27/2025

Very knowledgeable, professional, personable, and funny!

10/27/2025

Very good Dr and very nice

10/27/2025

Very nice doctor addresses all your questions and concerns

10/23/2025

His bedside manner

10/23/2025

I liked his manner and I understood the information that he gave. My first visit and I felt like he cared about my well being.

10/23/2025

Very attentive

10/17/2025

I like him.

10/15/2025

He is a very good doctor

10/12/2025

He is a great physician. Very good.

10/06/2025

Dr A never misses anything. Very proactive. Love that man@

10/06/2025

Straight talker, I like that

09/30/2025

I think he is very good dr

09/29/2025

Again he is a good communicator

09/29/2025

Very knowledgeable and professional.

09/29/2025

He is super nice and know what he doing

09/27/2025

He is the best!!

09/26/2025

Friendly and professional who answers your questions

09/25/2025

Very nice. Explain test results and showed what he was looking at. Offered suggestions and other tests I could do to monitor health

09/24/2025

Always willing to give you some time to ask questions. Listens to what I want. Polite.

09/24/2025

He tell you up front what is going on

09/23/2025

He met us for the first time introduced himself and had a few minutes to get to know us before getting down to business.

09/19/2025

Knowledgeable, personable and explained everything!

09/17/2025

He is well-respected. You don't hear chatter around town about him making questionable decisions. I have heard hospital staff who work with him on a regular basis go on about how brilliant he is. There is confidence in his knowledge and skills.

09/15/2025

cares about my well being and remembers what I do as a career

09/09/2025

He takes my concerns seriously. He praises you for any improvement of yourself- like loosing weight.

09/05/2025

He is very thoughtful & efficient

09/04/2025

Very compatonate Doctor, He called me himself to make sure I was better. Was battling pneumonia. I have never had a Dr call me themself. He is a great Doctor.

09/02/2025

He is the most caring and informative doctor I have ever met. Absolutely the BEST.

09/02/2025

Kind, competent care

09/02/2025

I would highly recommend Dr.Alakhras. He was patient, thorough, funny, and put me at ease. I am a nurse and it is refreshing to see such an excellent bedside manner.

09/02/2025

He's a very good doctor

09/01/2025

Dr Alakhras is an excellent physician - he explained information clearly, listened, was organized, and the visit with him was a very positive experience.

08/26/2025

Great Doctor to patient interaction and straight forward.

08/26/2025

very good about explaining everything

08/25/2025

Very knowledgeable and relates to patients.

08/14/2025

Personally great and helpful

08/12/2025

Very caring man, concerned about me, explains things so I can understand.

08/06/2025

Dr listens to you and answers all your questions.

08/05/2025

He takes the time to understand your issues and explains what to do.

08/02/2025

Dr. Alakhras is phenomenal! He cares about his patients and works with insurance companies to fight for his patients' needs. He is direct and honest with his patients , but has a great sense of humor as well.

07/30/2025

He took his time to discuss the reason for my visit. He gave me helpful information. Discussed options and we made a plan of action. He'll follow up with me in 3 months.

07/29/2025

He impressed me on this visit

07/28/2025

He's a good Dr. He's friendly and he explains everything to me well.

07/27/2025

Dr. Alakharas is the best. He is so thorough in reviewing what's going on not just with my pulmonology issues, my overall health.

07/24/2025

Very through and detailed.

07/22/2025

He offered practical solutions to my symptoms and issues.

07/17/2025

Very knowledgeable, and he cares

07/15/2025

Dr. Alakhras is very kind. He is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain things well. He also truly listens, which is rare.

07/15/2025

He is very thorough and very pleasant. Very concerned about maintaining your health.

07/08/2025

Dr. is very knowledgeable and listens to patients.

07/08/2025

So compassionate and professional and very knowledgeable.

07/07/2025

Took the time to explain my concerns and so friendly.

07/06/2025

great service with a smile.

07/04/2025

Wonderful doctor! He listened to me and cares about his patients.

07/02/2025

He explains things well. He knows his field of care.

06/30/2025

Great doctor very personable answered my questions and gave me good suggestions.

06/24/2025

On my first visit with him, he took all the time needed to explain every step we will be taking. He like all the doctors I have received care from, is just awesome.

06/23/2025

Love him he suggests another stuff for me to want quit smoking bfr my next visit.

06/17/2025

Communicated what was going on now and how he thinks you’re doing. He listened to what I had to say and made adjustments accordingly.

06/14/2025

He is very thorough and snswers all your questions. Listens to what you have to say.

06/09/2025

Dr. Alakhras is a very knowledgeable, thorough, and helpful professional.

06/07/2025

1st time meeting the Dr., he was such a pleasant treat. He had a big smile and a personality to match.

06/03/2025

Caring Dr for his patients . Took time to listen .

06/02/2025

He is just 1 of my team of doctors working together for my health benefits

05/29/2025

The time spent with Dr. Alakhras was informative and personable. He explained they “why” behind his reasoning and helped me to understand the process involved with getting a cpap machine.

05/29/2025

He really seems to care and has very good bedside manner.

05/27/2025

He was informative, friendly and kind.

05/26/2025

He is kind, listens, and seems to be concerned about you.

05/22/2025

Answers my questions. Listens to my concerns and discusses a plan for my ongoing care. Very thorough.

05/19/2025

Excellent doctor

05/19/2025

dr. Alakhras explains everything to me as far as test results , treatments , how to do what’s best for me. I really like him as my dr.

05/19/2025

Attentive to my medical needs, listens to my concerns, takes time to answer questions, has prescribed medication that has helped my medical conditions.

05/15/2025

Mazen was very knowledge, informative and consil and Mary.efderate with both myself

05/10/2025

Very helpful

05/08/2025

Wonderful doctor and a caring man.

05/06/2025

Very respectful, explains my C.T. Scan.

05/01/2025

He is a good Dr.

04/29/2025

Very friendly. Explains things in a way you can understand. Did not make me feel like he was rushed. Answered all questions.

04/28/2025

very extremely nice and outgoing for you they take time to explain things to you

04/28/2025

Dr. Alakhras does not rush appointments. He is attentive to my concerns and offers treatment options when they are available.

04/24/2025

He sure knows what he is doing. His manner is spectacular.

04/23/2025

Polite friendly interested in my issues prompt. Thorough

04/23/2025

Gets to the point

04/22/2025

He is very knowledgeable and communicates well. He helped me understand my condition and ordered the appropriate treatment.

04/21/2025

Dr ALAKHRAS has been very helpful in treating my Sleep Apnea.

04/15/2025

Wonderful doctor.

04/15/2025

He’s awesome! Talks in language we can understand and very caring.

04/14/2025

He down to earth, great bedside manors, funny, smart, kind and a perfect dr

04/14/2025

Very caring and knowledgeable

04/10/2025

He is an amazing doctor. He came to my room very fast,he introduced himself to and after the nurses finished their job he started to chech on me.

04/10/2025

Dr. Alakhras is very pleasant and friendly and thorough and takes his time to answer any questions we had.

04/09/2025

Dr Alakhras is good at explaining what is of concern and putting his patients at ease.

04/08/2025

He communicates with his patients and listens to their concerns. He’s very knowledgeable.

03/30/2025

He Understands And Listen To The Patient Concerns

03/25/2025

Friendly, helpful staff. Efficient and well explained for my visit. Dr Alakhras was very attentive, explained some issues that may cause my presenting symptoms. He ordered specific tests to further along finding a possible diagnosis. He’s great!

03/18/2025

Doctor patient interaction. Knowledgeable straight forward and trustworthy.

03/17/2025

Very caring

03/16/2025

He was friendly, knowledgeable, listened to me, told me things that other providers had not and should have.

03/13/2025

Caring

03/13/2025

Very knowledgeable, caring and efficient

03/12/2025

Knowledgeable, cares about my needs and explains what he’s talking about.

03/01/2025

Very caring and knowledgeable

03/01/2025

Very knowledgeable and great personality

02/25/2025

Direct and to the point

02/20/2025

He took a lot of time to go over information about my health and conditions and I did not feel rushed. He went over the breathing tests results with me and recommends the CT scan of my chest.

02/18/2025

Go at keeping his eye on the subject.

02/17/2025

Explained above

02/08/2025

He a great Doctor

02/06/2025

His knowledge and friendly personality

02/06/2025

He was a nice and knowledgeable doctor. I appreciated that he went through my whole chart- not just the things associated with his specialty.

01/30/2025

He has been apart of this area of the health and covers well.

01/25/2025

Again, friendly, efficient and knowledgeable.

01/15/2025

Doctor was good

01/08/2025

He was personable, knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. He took the time to explain things thoroughly. He demonstrated compassionate concern for me as his patient.

01/07/2025

Easy to communicate with, listened to my concerns, made good recommendations, and ordered reasonable tests and medications.

12/16/2024

He is very knowledgable. He is able to explain plainly what is going on. He really seems to care.

12/06/2024

Knocked it out of the park—took the time to answer all my questions!

12/05/2024

He is one of the best doctors I have ever been too! I would give him a A plus plus. He is prepared, knows your chart, knows your results, very on top of things. He is very personable, funny and has a great bedside manner.

12/04/2024

Very nice and explained everything. Answer my questions

12/03/2024

See above answer +…what a pleasure to be a patient of Dr A’s. He is so aware of my current and prior health issues. Speaks as to a friend as well as a patient.
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