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Michael J Waddell, MD

Michael J Waddell, MD

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

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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (193 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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8:00am - 5:00pm
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8:00am - 5:00pm
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8:00am - 5:00pm
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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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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 East

1701 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

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765-502-4000

About Me

Education

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

Residency:
Ascension St Vincent Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
Indiana University SOM Endo, Diab & Metab 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
  • 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

(193 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.

89 Reviews

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

09/19/2025

Dr. Waddell is very supportive and give advice that you can implement into your busy life. He has helped me over several years to get my diabetes under control and celebrated my success.

09/15/2025

Dr. Waddell is extremely professional and kind and answered all my questions and listened to my concerns. He is very easy to talk to and has a wonderful demeanor.

09/07/2025

Did not rush. He took time to explain my blood sugar levels.

09/03/2025

Love my Doctor Waddel

09/02/2025

Never judges kind answers all questions I may have.

08/23/2025

so informative and friendly.

08/22/2025

He is easily to understand, and asks if I have any questions for him.

08/18/2025

He provides informative care. He manages my medications. He is respectful in patient care.

08/18/2025

He’s amazing

08/15/2025

He listens and is encouraging.

08/14/2025

He is one of the good Dr(s)

08/12/2025

Made me feel at ease and as I was glad I was referred to him I look forward to getting his help,and that of his staff.

08/12/2025

Dr waddell always helpful explaining what I need to do

08/06/2025

Because I like the doctor & his team.

08/06/2025

He is truly a kind Dr & listens to me & always takes his time with me.

08/06/2025

He explained everything to where I could understand. He was very informative and professional

07/25/2025

Dr Waddell is a great listener and very caring. He is willing to discuss potential different treatments. He stays up to date on new meds and treatments.

07/19/2025

Great Dr

07/16/2025

He inspires me to do better.

07/15/2025

Great dr

07/14/2025

He provides all options and adjusts treatment as needed.

07/12/2025

He is one of the greatest.

07/10/2025

He really listens and treats me with respect.

07/07/2025

See above Actively recommending him to those with a need to see a great diabetes specialist.

07/02/2025

Trust the professionalism

06/30/2025

He is very personable and thorough in the exam. To

06/27/2025

He is kind and caring and works hard to make sure patients get better.

06/09/2025

He listen to everything and don't treat you like your dumb. He talks to you like a normal person even if you don't understand something. He always works with you and don't say oh you have this problem so you need this. No he talks like a nice person and he don't treat you like crap. I tell people all the time to try and go to him for a diabetic doctor because he knows his stuff.

06/05/2025

Dr Waddell explains your medical condition in terms you can understand. He explains treatments that may be necessary down the road. Dr Waddell answered concerns or questions I had.

06/04/2025

Dr Waddell listens and is very positive. He is always on time and never rushes you.

06/04/2025

He's a very good listener and made me feel comfortable discussing my questions and concerns.

06/02/2025

He is great!! He listens and takes action appropriating.

05/22/2025

Nice

05/21/2025

I feel this doctor gives his full attention to the patient and presents options available to consider.

05/05/2025

Down to earth Personally invested

04/15/2025

Always listens

04/15/2025

He cares about his patients

04/14/2025

He is very good at explaining everything and very concerned about any issues you may have.

04/09/2025

I’ve been seeing Dr Waddell for over 10 years and have been very pleased with his expertise.

04/09/2025

Very detailed and thorough. Dr. Waddell shows that he cares in the questions he asks.

04/07/2025

He's very kind.

04/02/2025

Sincere

03/28/2025

Knows what he is doing, explains things so you understand good doctor

03/17/2025

Profesional

03/10/2025

Helpful and explains things

03/08/2025

He very caring and he listen

02/24/2025

A stellar doctor who listens and responds to all questions and you leave office knowing your medical needs are being taken care of and always provides the plan for your medical needs moving forward.

02/24/2025

Good doc!

02/20/2025

Very helpful & down to earth.

02/19/2025

He is very patient and listens to all of my concerns.

02/12/2025

He's a good doctor. Took a while for us to see eye to eye on some issues, but now it's all good.

02/09/2025

Prompt, intelligent, caring endocrinologist

02/05/2025

I could not think of better hands in which to place anyone I care about.

02/05/2025

Very good dr

02/05/2025

I think he really cares

02/04/2025

Have had him as my Dr for sometime, he asks me questions but also gave me time to ask questions also. Received all paperwork work for labs, and visit summary

02/03/2025

Professional. Listens to my concerns. Talks directly to the problem. Responds to needs as they arise.

01/27/2025

Best Dr. I have

01/20/2025

Very professional and addresses all my questions and concerns

01/13/2025

Is easy to talk to and gives me excellent feedback.

01/04/2025

He is wry good to help you

12/31/2024

Fine Doctor answers all my questions

12/18/2024

Customer service, knowledgeable and professional

12/17/2024

I've always had good experiences with Dr. Waddell & he's been my Doctor for over 3 + years.

12/09/2024

Dr Waddell continues to help me stay on track with my thyroid.
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