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Nirmal Nair, MD

Nirmal Nair, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
Spanish, English

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Munster, IN 46321

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24 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
New York Medical College

Residency:
New York Presbyterian Queens Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • 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

(241 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.

110 Reviews

02/13/2026

Spent time explaining everything to me, and was very friendly.

02/11/2026

Doctor Nair listens closely and developed a good plan of care.

02/09/2026

He was very personable answered all my questions and never rushed me . He addressed all my needs.

02/08/2026

I have and I will.

02/05/2026

took his time and listened to me

02/05/2026

As stated before, he was very knowledgeable and concerned about my questions and very patient.

02/05/2026

He is a great dr listens to my concerns and gives me answers

01/27/2026

Dr. Nair and his assistant were very polite and professional. Dr. Nair was pushy on some meds I told him cause me nausea and diarrhea and still prescribed them.

01/22/2026

Very knowledgeable Doctor and nursing staff

01/20/2026

Dr. Nair is so friendly and I never feel rushed with him. He will sit and answer my questions and even show me my lab results on his screen which is helpful.

01/19/2026

Very good Dr. listens to concerns and explains things so I can understand

01/19/2026

Testosterone therapy is a complicated topic. Dr explains the content very thoroughly and comfortably.

01/16/2026

Friendly and kind

01/13/2026

He explained everything in a friendly manner and went step by step through everything. We asked questions and he patiently answered. We were happy to have him as a doctor.

01/13/2026

Dr Nair listens and makes you feel at ease. Also, he responds with professional, and friendly advice and adjusts my medication accordingly!

12/11/2025

Hi is very nice and very kind

12/01/2025

Very, very sweet and listens to patients

11/29/2025

He's caring. Explains things in an understandable way. I don't feel rushed with him.

11/29/2025

Staff is polite and respectful. Everything was handled extremely well.

11/22/2025

Dr. Nair was very kind, I did not feel that he was rushing through my appointment and he explained things very well. It was a great new Doctor experience.

11/17/2025

Courteous and articulate. Listened to my questions.

11/12/2025

He takes the time to aske if you have any questions. Very detailed when explainin test results and reason for taking medications.

11/12/2025

Dr. Nair is very thorough and caring.

11/10/2025

They really know their stuff

11/04/2025

Already addressed.

11/03/2025

Dr. Nair is very calm, friendly and concerned. He is a great listener and answers questions so I can understand. He explains what I need very thoroughly.

10/31/2025

As I’m a long time patient and have a history with the office and multiple Doctors he did his research. When we met he came across as he knew me and that made me comfortable and he mentioned things I needed to address. Like eye care and my insulin pump and answered questions to give me a different point of view.

10/23/2025

Very knowledgeable doctor about diabetes .listened to all my concerns and told me that what I doing is good to keep it up. Will recommend this dr to everyone I know that is diabetic. Thank you to dr Nair Nirmal and whole staff I give 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10/21/2025

Good service

10/20/2025

He is very nice and helps me alot

10/19/2025

He will explain what tests he would like and why he wants them, and tells me what the will show. and then askes if I have any questions and double check with me and ask are you sure just so we are all clear

10/07/2025

He listens and discusses options with me

10/07/2025

So much better than Gupta. She needs to be reviewed.

10/06/2025

Easy to talk to, explained what was going on and answered questions

10/06/2025

He’s thorough and he really listens and addresses all concerns.

10/01/2025

Great man. Very informative, not in a hurry, concerned about my health now and in the future.

09/29/2025

He shows that he cares about his patients and their wellbeing.

09/26/2025

because He my doctor too .

09/24/2025

Anyone would be lucky to have their health under his expert watch.

09/18/2025

Dr NAIR is great, takes time to explain everything. Is quick to reply if you have any questions or concerns. The medical community needs more doctors like Dr. NAIR.

09/18/2025

As I said before, he was more informative than my other doctors.

09/15/2025

He is a great doctor!! Nice, kind and listens!

09/09/2025

He actually listen and took his time. He cared what the patients are going through not just a time.

09/08/2025

He make sure that I can ask any question and he answers everything

09/06/2025

Pleasant and knowledgeable

09/04/2025

Very knowledgeable and very friendly

09/03/2025

he listens works mwith me

08/30/2025

Knowledgeable of my past history. Friendly and kind demeanor. Interested in answering all of my questions directly. Did not rush appointment.

08/26/2025

He listened and answered all my questions.

08/25/2025

Took his time to explain my condition and was very caring

08/21/2025

He was so professional and very knowledgeable! He listened to me and answered all my questions!

08/20/2025

It is clear that he is very professional.

08/16/2025

Dr Nair has a good chair side manner and communicates well with his patients

08/08/2025

He is a very nice and courteous Specialist.

08/05/2025

Great, caring Doctor

07/31/2025

I love him as a professional. If anyone I no is in the need of professional service of endocrinology, I would suggest him. Im a RN.

07/30/2025

Dr. Nair is a caring doctor and is very thorough.

07/30/2025

Because he's good at his job.

07/24/2025

One to listen and take time with patient is a 10/10 in my eyes

07/19/2025

Dr. Nair spent time with me explaining my condition and suggesting ways to start treatment.

07/19/2025

Look above

07/18/2025

He wasn’t in a hurray with wanting to walk out the door as most doctors do these days . He took his time with explaining things and concerns that I had regarding my condition.

07/16/2025

Great patient care

07/14/2025

As I stated above. Dr. Nair is very nice, kind and caring. He is very patience. I did not feel rushed at all. He listened to all I had to say.

07/02/2025

Easy to talk to and has a professional manner.

07/02/2025

Knowledgeable and experienced professional.

06/26/2025

Good bedside manner and answered all my questions. I loved his demeanor and professionalism.

06/25/2025

Again, he is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain and answer questions.

06/23/2025

Dr Nair takes time to listen to me and answer my questions in a way that I can understand.

06/20/2025

Dr. Nair explained everything to me that I could understand and feel comfortable!

06/18/2025

I was a little nervous for my appointment today. However, it went very well! Dr. Nair was very informative, and he took the time to listen to me and all my problems. He eased my worries and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend this physician!

05/29/2025

Very understanding and knows how to convey information.

05/29/2025

He listens to the patient and sometimes even takes written notes.

05/28/2025

Hi is very good and answer my question

05/27/2025

Dr Nair is one of the best doctors I have. He is very informative and answers all of my questions. He's also very good about responding to non-critical messages in MyChart on a timely basis.

05/27/2025

He was thorough and well informed. He talks to his patients and make sure they understand their condition.

05/24/2025

Took his time explaining everything, did not rush and was very personable.

05/13/2025

Professional,Compassionate, knowledgeable.

05/12/2025

Outstanding physician!

05/10/2025

Great to deal with, explains everything, has produced results for me.

05/04/2025

he was thorouvh

04/24/2025

Dr. Nair was very professional and really took his time to explain everything in a manner that was easily too understand

04/16/2025

Dr. Nirmal Nair was not only knowledgeable but also very kind and patient. He took the time to explain everything clearly and answered all of my questions."

04/16/2025

Dr Nair is clear to the point

04/15/2025

Again, he’s very nice and listened to what I had to say. He didn’t talk at me, but he did talk with me. In other words we had a very good conversation. He’s very personable and will be a great help to me as I deal with my diabetes. Very grateful I found him.

04/15/2025

Dr. Nair listens to your concerns and helps you understand what needs to be done.

04/10/2025

Great bedside manner.

04/07/2025

For the same reasons! Being new the service so far has been very good.

04/03/2025

He cam in introduced himself asked how I was doing,then said was reading my chart and sees the problem explaned what he's going to do and said it's not a big deal told me get the new meds then come back see him but let meds in me to get levels different said you wont have any problems.then we just chit chat he's a great Dr

04/02/2025

He was awesome

04/01/2025

He was very knowledgeable about his field.

03/31/2025

He understood that I was a good patient and was willing to take care of my problems quickly.

03/29/2025

Dr Nair is wonderful. He listens and lets me talk without dismissing my concerns. He checks into my concerns to ease my worries and orders tests as needed.

03/29/2025

Knowledgeable and Friendly

03/24/2025

Listens and offers suggestions, always has a plan

03/18/2025

He is very knowledgeable and understanding of my feelings. He takes time to explain everything to me.

03/15/2025

Very knowledgeable and pleasant so is his staff.

03/13/2025

listens to his patients and asks a lot of questions

03/13/2025

He’s very courteous, friendly, & explains things well.

03/11/2025

Listed to all my concerns

03/05/2025

Dr. Nair listens to questions/concerns and addresses your issues where you have clarity with his response.

03/04/2025

Extremely nice and professional

03/04/2025

Dr. Nair only been my Endocrinologist for less than few years, but his been doing his job to bring my sugars low and I understand how hard his doing his work. I'm constantly asking many questions regarding insulin and medications and the is there to help me.

02/26/2025

Sister came today and liked him.

02/24/2025

He listens and cares about his patients

02/23/2025

Very professional

02/20/2025

soft spoken, knowledgeable about my health history

02/20/2025

My physician is thorough and listens to my concerns and symptoms. He orders labs and tests to help get answers and solutions

02/20/2025

Very convenient being local an d the accommodations are very appealing

02/20/2025

He was fantastic.
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