Michael J Waddell, MD

Michael J Waddell, MD

Clinical Areas: Diabetes & Endocrinology
Specialties: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
(317) 865-5904
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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4.9 out of 5 (211 ratings)

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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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8:00am - 5:00pm
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Franciscan Physician Network Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists Mooresville

1001 Hadley Road
Suite LL 100
Mooresville, IN 46158

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8:00am - 4:00pm
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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

Franciscan Health Lafayette

1701 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Ascension St Vincent Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
Indiana University Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • 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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Conditions Treated

  • Diabetes
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Osteoporosis
  • PCOS
  • Thyroid Cancer

Procedures Performed

  • Diabetes Education
  • Endocrinology

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(211 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.

88 Reviews

09/09/2026

Very friendly and caring and explains things so you can understand what’s going on with you

09/07/2026

He is safeshent

08/19/2026

Dr. Waddell was friendly and informative. He went over all my medications and medical history. I was very comfortable talking with him and he went over insulin changes in detail.

08/17/2026

Very professional. Takes time to answer any questions. Easily understood when explaining my diagnosis.

08/17/2026

Dr Waddell is awesome

08/12/2026

Very thorough and a great doctor

08/11/2026

Dr. Waddell has been great in treating my health issues. He answers my questions and I feel that he genuinely cares about me.

08/11/2026

Friendly, personable and thorough

08/10/2026

Very down to Earth & seems very knowledgeable.

08/01/2026

Very professional , listens to and involves me in the decision making of my care

07/30/2026

Yes I will he was nice

07/30/2026

I have referred him and he now also takes care of my mom!

07/29/2026

I feel like he knows what he is talking about. He listens to me and answers my questions.

07/14/2026

Excellent Doctor of mine for nearly 15 years.

06/30/2026

He was very informative

06/26/2026

Great listener and is genuinely interested in his patients.

06/24/2026

Knowledgeable, caring

06/22/2026

Personable, intelligent and explained his thinking in understandable terms.

06/21/2026

He always is very professional and puts me at ease. He has a very friendly. I have been seeing him for many years now and would not like to change.

06/15/2026

Very nice personality and always on time.

06/09/2026

Dr knows what hes doing.

06/04/2026

He is an awesome doctor and his staff is amazing.

06/03/2026

Dr Waddell is very personable and he knows what he is talking about. Does not talk down to you.

06/02/2026

Excellent care

06/02/2026

Personable and knowledgeable. Explains diagnosis and treatment in language you can understand.

06/01/2026

very good doctor

05/27/2026

He is very good to explain things.

05/12/2026

He on time and update me on test

05/12/2026

He's been my Endo doc for years. Wouldn't change a thing.

05/05/2026

Very easy to talk with. I feel he listens to me.

04/27/2026

Great and through

04/24/2026

Friendly service from very competent people who have helped me stay healthier.

04/22/2026

He tells you the truth about what you need to do

04/21/2026

Nice , kind and listens

04/20/2026

A great doctor.

04/10/2026

Easy to understand my situation and what is needed for the future.

04/09/2026

Excellent Care

04/07/2026

He has a very good bed-side manner. He is knowledgeable and has helped me learn a lot about managing and controlling my diabetes.

04/01/2026

Very professional, listens

03/28/2026

He’s a nice Doctor he ask questions and answer my questions Ty

03/11/2026

Explained treatment program & he made sure ordered labs were covered by insurance. He explained importance of walking to maintain bone density & importance of preventing any falls as well as ordering labs for parathyroid gland function & its function in bone health and answered all my questions. Dr. Waddell spent plenty of time with me & I didn't feel rushed by him. Enjoyed my visit with him.

03/09/2026

Dr Waddell is a stellar physician who always takes time to explain all care provided and plan of care moving forward . I trust his care plan and trust his judgement of my care.

02/12/2026

Thorough

02/12/2026

I trust in & depend on his care.

02/11/2026

He is the best diabetes Dr I have ever had in 30+ years

02/10/2026

Dr. Waddell was amazing. Answered all of my questions. Came up with a plan during my visit to get my blood sugars under control. Can't thank him enough for helping me with this.

02/10/2026

Because he takes care of you and kind and helps with what ever going on with you

02/10/2026

Helpful and kind

02/04/2026

My wife is a type 1 diabetic, and she has an outstanding Endocrinologist and has had this physician for many years. The issue now is that we are both older the lengthy travel to appointments truly puts us at a dilemma. Maintain her current physician or choose to relocate for convenance. St. Francis Hospital in Mooresville is less than a mile for our residence.

02/02/2026

Good bedside manner. Listens well and answers all concerns.

01/26/2026

wonderful

01/21/2026

Very knowledgeable in his field

01/21/2026

Dr Waddle is a great caring doctor

01/19/2026

Dr. Waddell is the best!! Knowledgeable, kind, attentive, thorough!

01/19/2026

Very at ease with him.

01/12/2026

Great doctor and always pleasant to see yearly. He’s taken good care of me.

01/08/2026

Listens To my health concerns and proceeded with plan for additional medications and course of action to visit with a dietitian at St Francis

01/01/2026

He’s a Great dr. He helps w any issue I’m dealing with

12/17/2025

Professional, knowledge, caring

12/16/2025

I appreciate the staff's kindness and Dr. Waddell's expertise. I always feel well taken care of.

12/15/2025

He seems very competent.

12/10/2025

I did, right above this...

12/02/2025

Friendly and knowledgeable. Explains everything to you about disease and treatment.

12/01/2025

He is thorough and knowledgeable!

11/24/2025

Well pleased with every aspect of the office and all of the staff. Always willing to help with any problem or concern!!!!!

11/24/2025

He list and update you

11/21/2025

He was kind and knowledgeable

11/19/2025

He is easy to talk to. Doesn’t get in a hurry.

11/18/2025

Dr Waddell was thorough, patient and knowledgeable. He took time to explain what was going on and why and made sure I understood the changes I needed to make.

11/17/2025

nice people to work with

11/14/2025

I love the interest he took in explaining my health issues.

11/08/2025

Really nice knowledgeable

11/07/2025

Easy to talk to

11/06/2025

Very attentive and someone that can depend on going forward with my treatment.

11/04/2025

Great Doctor.

11/01/2025

Very thorough and takes time

11/01/2025

He really made me feel good and is thorough He also teaches you how to care for yourself

10/28/2025

He always takes time to listen to my concerns.

10/21/2025

He gets the job done. Lowered my A1C from 13 to 7.

10/09/2025

Fantastic Doctor, highly recommend.

10/08/2025

Good listener & answers all my questions. Known;edgable on diabetes care. Stays up on latest diabetes developments. Down to earth doctor.

10/08/2025

Been my Dr for 25 yrs

10/04/2025

He listens to your concerns and is an expert in Endocrinology care.

10/03/2025

I have recommended him to my sister and she thinks he is a very good doctor too.

10/01/2025

He is amazing! very helpful, nice, shows he cares, takes time with me, just a wonderful doctor!!!!

09/24/2025

informative

09/23/2025

Favorite doctor…he is thorough and welcomes all questions and concerns I may have. His level of care is excellent!

09/23/2025

Very awesome dr made sure to listen and answer and explain everything made sure I understood
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