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Michael J Best, MD

Michael J Best, MD

Family Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Michigan City

3500 Franciscan Way
Michigan City, IN 46360

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Friday
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Saturday
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Franciscan Health Michigan City

About Me

Education

Medical School:
University of British Columbia Facility of Medicine

Internship:
Regina General Hospital

Residency:
Pasqua Hospital

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • MDWise
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(208 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.

112 Reviews

11/20/2025

Extremely great doctor listens to all your questions and answers each one . So likeable.

11/18/2025

Knows what hes doing

11/11/2025

Dr. Best is calm & very professional. He is a great doctor with a pleasant personality. He is a caring & kind doctor.

11/06/2025

Dr. Best is an excellent physician, very thorough, knowledgeable, and a good listener. He doesn’t make you feel rushed or uncomfortable, and often shares experiences of his own life, which is great for anxious patients like myself.

10/21/2025

he listens

10/19/2025

Dr. Best is the best & is very concerned about me.

10/16/2025

as already said dr. best is the best!

10/15/2025

Dr Best explains anything you need with knowledge and patience. You never feel rushed

10/10/2025

Not sure he is taking new patients but he is an excellent Dr.

10/10/2025

When you are there, you are treated as an individual and not a run of the mill person. They sincerely care about you. It’s very touching to be treated as such.

10/09/2025

Excellent and thorough, informative and knowledgeable Physcian! Easy to talk to, patient with older people, and explains things well to patient. Has been my Primary Care Physcian for many years.

10/09/2025

He is someone who listens and explains everything regarding the issue at hand. He is trust worthy and must enjoy his profession as he keeps up to date on current research

10/04/2025

Excellent doctor

10/04/2025

He listens and I respect his knowledge

10/02/2025

Been my doctor for 40 years I trust him

09/30/2025

Dr Best is very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to any questions or concerns I might have. He does a great job of explaining things in a way I that I understand. He is very personable and professional in his manner.

09/29/2025

Had Dr. BEST for a long time.

09/27/2025

He listens to my concerns, helps me become better informed and comes up with solutions

09/25/2025

Dr. Best is very thorough and informative and asks a lot of question

09/25/2025

Listens and takes time to answer questions.

09/25/2025

He’s The Best Dr Ever

09/24/2025

He takes time with you as the patient.

09/23/2025

No better man and thorough Dr.

09/18/2025

Dr. Best is a very good listener. I think he processes very well the information that he is given and then gives good advice.

09/18/2025

I like the doctor and have been a patient for a long time. He listens when we discuss things. The only thing I wish I was able to get an appointment sooner when I have a concern.

08/28/2025

Spends time explaining things and always open for questions

08/28/2025

Dr. Best always listens to my concerns and explains everything so it can be understood.

08/27/2025

He is the Best doctor ever

08/27/2025

Very kind, knowledgeable and compassionate

08/21/2025

Cares about my health

08/20/2025

Good listener. Knowledgeable doctor.

08/19/2025

Dr. Best is a great doctor. He is very knowledgeable and understands my condition. He listens to me and gives me good advice.

08/18/2025

He is the best, kindest, caring Docter I have ever had

06/07/2025

He is the best Doctor ever.. He always is so compassionate and helpful.

06/04/2025

They care!!!!!

06/03/2025

He's the Best!!

06/03/2025

Great professional physician

06/02/2025

Dr. Best listens to my concerns and answers my questions in way I can understand.

05/31/2025

Has been my doctor for many years and am satisfied with him.

05/28/2025

Dr. Best is not only obviously a professional at his job, he has the ability to communicate at any level, And leaves you feeling very confident with his diagnosis.

05/28/2025

Caring, calm, personable of both Dr. Best and his staff.

05/12/2025

Always shows concern and willing to answer any questions

05/08/2025

He listens and gives advice

05/02/2025

He listens to his patients

04/29/2025

He listens, does not rush you and always answers every question.. Discuses treatments etc.

04/29/2025

Dr. Best is a true professional. He is kind, a great listener, very knowledgeable and accommodating, and he is just an overall good physician.

04/24/2025

Dr. Best is carrying, kind, listens to me, and provides great care when needed.

04/24/2025

Good place to go for medical ck ups

04/23/2025

Speaks to you as a person and explains in layman's terms

04/23/2025

Always great care concern

04/22/2025

Hello is a great physician and a very knowledgeable person

04/22/2025

The doctor as well as staff are all very caring. Dr. Best is very good about listening and explaining everything so it's easily understood..

04/21/2025

Dr. Best is up to date on newest treatments and always takes time to listen to our concerns. He and his office are speedy with replies on mychart also. That is very important to us.

04/17/2025

Great Dr.

04/12/2025

Knowledgeable, caring and listens

04/10/2025

Dr Best is very informative- he always asks the right questions and always has good recommendations.

04/10/2025

Caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable doctor who listens to his patients.

04/09/2025

Dr. Michael Best is the best. Also the nurses & receptionists are great...

04/01/2025

He listens to his patients He's compassionate

04/01/2025

He is that Good!

03/31/2025

Dr. Best is very knowledgeable and listens to my concerns every single time and explains everything in detail.

03/23/2025

He is a very good doctor that has time to listen to his patience.

03/19/2025

I love Dr. Best, but he retiring soon and then coming back part-time. He will be harder to schedule.

03/18/2025

He has always listened to my concerns and explained treatments and findings.

03/15/2025

He is caring, knowledgeable and professional

03/12/2025

Always shows concern and answers all my questions

03/11/2025

listens and shares thoughts

03/11/2025

He is the best!

03/05/2025

Dr. Best has been my doctor since 1998. He knows more about my health than I do. He’s also physician to my family because I referred them. They feel the way that I do. He is a doctor that cares about the person and we love him.

02/28/2025

He's been my Doctor for many yrs. I feel comfortable with him.

02/27/2025

He is just cool and seems knowledgeable.

02/26/2025

He's the best. He listens.

02/26/2025

He takes his time and listen.

02/24/2025

I just did on the first explanation !

02/21/2025

He listens, and guides me to the best solutions for my medical issues.

02/14/2025

Listens to your needs.

02/12/2025

I like Dr. Best because of the time he spends with you and the quality of the information he gives you. I really feel like he really cares thank you.

02/12/2025

Very thorough.

02/11/2025

He has always been kind & helpful. He also explains his diagnosis & any medication prescribed.

02/11/2025

Outstanding Doctor!

02/10/2025

Seem like a good number to use

02/10/2025

He is very knowledgeable and explained everything that I needed to know.

02/08/2025

Very professional

02/03/2025

He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen and explain things.

02/03/2025

He is very knowledgeable and understands issues in layman terms

02/01/2025

I have use Dr. Best for 40 year. I trust him and like him very much.

01/30/2025

He is not on a great Doctor but also very patient with you. He explains things in terms you understand.

01/28/2025

Caring and thorough

01/24/2025

Intelligent caring doctor

01/23/2025

Polite, professional, very knowledgeable w/o being condescending

01/23/2025

He is the best doctor I have had in my life. Hands down.

01/21/2025

He understands my health problems and is able to help me to better understand how to better deal with them.

01/20/2025

Great doc and informative

01/16/2025

professional and trusted

01/16/2025

He listens to his patients.

01/15/2025

He listens to your symptoms. He works hard to resolve the problem

01/13/2025

Great guy. He listens and cares

01/13/2025

he is extremely knowledgeable and kind

01/13/2025

Dr Best and his staff are incomparable to any medical professionals I have experienced. I would and have suggested them to many but either they were not excepting new patients or the initial visit was too costly.

01/10/2025

He is a great doctor

01/07/2025

He’s great! He’s been my doctor for 26 years and I will follow him anywhere

01/06/2025

From Dr. Best, to Terri, Holly, Kim and Erika who formerly worked as a Medical assistant in that Suite, meet or exceed any expectations I may have at every visit. Dr. Best treats me for 3 different but very important and specific needs. He takes care of every thing that I need and if I were forced to change to a different Physician, it would be detrimental to me and my health. He's also my husband's Dr. and my husband is terrified of all Doctors. Dr Best and his entire staff do everything possible to make him comfortable. The only thing that could make Dr.Best suite better would be if Erika was transferred back

01/06/2025

Dr. Best is patient and listens to all my concerns.

12/31/2024

He has been my doctor for many years. Am always pleased with his knowledge and care.

12/31/2024

He is an excellent Dr.

12/26/2024

Answers my questions so I can understand the impact of my actions

12/20/2024

He will take time for you and treat you like you are very important.

12/17/2024

He really listens

12/14/2024

Always very helpful.

12/11/2024

Dr Best is very thorough in all aspects of my care

12/07/2024

Dr. Best listens and is always pleasant to talk to. Provides best medical information

12/05/2024

I made my dad come to the doctor when he was looking for care and he likes it very much.
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