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R Barry BARRY Melbert, MD, FACS, FASCRS

R Barry BARRY Melbert, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Colon & Rectal Surgery
(317) 528-2270
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (152 ratings)

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Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Colon & Rectal Specialists Indianapolis

5255 E. Stop 11 Road
Suite 250
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Colon & Rectal Specialists Mooresville

1215 Hadley Road
Suite 201
Mooresville, IN 46158

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317-834-2020 View Details
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Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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317-528-5000 View Details

Franciscan Health Mooresville

1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158

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317-831-1160 View Details

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1701 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Indiana University Health Human Resources

Fellowship:
University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest FKA Northwest Hospital Medical Staff Department

Undergraduate:
Indiana University Bloomington

Board Certifications

American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery

American Board of Surgery

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • 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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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(152 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.

71 Reviews

02/25/2026

Very easy to talk to,

02/24/2026

Very thorough and easy to understand

02/19/2026

He is the best

01/25/2026

Dr. Melbert went beyond and above to help me and is much appreciated.

01/24/2026

Because he cares

01/23/2026

Easy to communicate with and supportive.

01/22/2026

Very nice person who is a wonderful professional colon and rectal surgeon.

01/19/2026

Dr explained what was going on and had a number of options for me to try.

01/15/2026

I would highly recommend Dr Melbert. He takes his time and answers all guestions completely. Very easy to talk with.

01/15/2026

Good foctor

01/13/2026

He is very professional, unmatched knowledge and skill. Very effective at putting patients at ease.

01/03/2026

Dr. Melbert is the best in my opinion. He listens to your concerns and comes highly recommended. My General Practitioner, who is affiliated with a different hospital network, actually recommended Dr. Melbert. I believe this speaks volumes about his expertise.

01/03/2026

Professional, great communication

12/23/2025

Dr. Melbert is the best!

12/23/2025

He is the best!

12/18/2025

He listens and is one of the BEST

12/16/2025

I had been to several Dr’s in my area ( 2 hours away) with no results Mooresville was recommended to me, I am so glad I went Dr. Melbert was able to help me and it made an amazing difference in my quality of life He tells it like it is and before surgery exhausted all other methods and did multiple testing to make sure it was something that would be beneficial He always listens and takes his time during my appointments

12/09/2025

Knowledgeable, good personality

12/05/2025

He also explains whats going on

12/04/2025

On top of being a doctor, he is just a absolute wonderful person!

12/02/2025

He is very caring and very observant wonderful demeanor

12/01/2025

I have seen the doctor a few times always a smile from him

11/29/2025

Clear and present in every appointment

11/20/2025

The Doctor inspires trust and empathy.

11/11/2025

Professional, courteous, high quality care

11/04/2025

Dr Melbert is very thorough and has followed up with appointments to get me through this journey of healing my colon

10/27/2025

Very good with what he does. He cares

10/27/2025

Very thorough and explained everything. Very easy to understand.

10/14/2025

Dr. Melbert was great and professional. He answered all my questions. His answers were easly to understand.

10/14/2025

He is kind, professional and a good communicator.

10/13/2025

Very Friendly and Professional

10/01/2025

Dr. Melbert showed concern for my well being. He listened and provided recommendations.

09/16/2025

Very down to earth. He gave great info

09/11/2025

He was an excellent highly trained professional

09/08/2025

Went beyond their duty to help me.

08/25/2025

I appreciate his knowledge of my issue. Dr Melbert knew my past history on this issue. Dr Melbert and staff are very professional.

08/23/2025

I’ve bragged on him since the day I met him. He’s a very personable, caring, brilliant Dr. Wish all patients needing help in the gastroenterology area could have him as their doctor.

08/13/2025

Was explained all the possibilities and told how to proceed forward all done in a professional and courteous manner

08/12/2025

Despite the language barrier, the Doctor's empathy is palpable, as is his manner and kindness.

08/11/2025

I’ve never been to a dr that cares this much

08/08/2025

Excellent, talented, extremely caring surgeon with a great bedside manner.

08/04/2025

Awsome dr 👌 Makes sure u understand everything before u leave

07/24/2025

He’s understanding and answers all my questions.

07/22/2025

Dr. Melbert is very professional and a great doctor!

07/21/2025

Because he is one Great Doctor

07/14/2025

Actually, the same reasons as above. Professionalism and the attention to detail.

07/10/2025

Very nice, and caring doctor.

07/08/2025

Dr Melbert is very professional, friendly and truly cares about his patients. His staff is also very helpful, professional and thorough.

07/07/2025

Dr. Melbert was really nice and took the time to discuss the situation and and my options.

07/01/2025

Excellent Dr.

06/28/2025

Very Friendly, efficient, thorough.

06/26/2025

Have been a patient of Dr. Melbert for many years and always a class act and very good doctor

06/26/2025

He is professional, knowledgeable, personable, caring, kind, and has excellent emotional intelligence.

06/24/2025

I have recommended Dr, Melbert several times. He has been fantastic in the care I have received and gentle in all the care and procedures he has provided. He has always gone above and beyond and actively listed to my questions and concerns.

06/24/2025

Confident and good bedside manor

06/15/2025

Dr. Melbert was knowledgeable, kind, understanding, sympathetic, and helped educate me on my options. He put me at ease and I would recommend him to anyone else seeking care!

06/10/2025

I received excellent treatment, attention, empathy and professionalism.

06/09/2025

It is never easy to go to a new doctor, but the recommendation I received from my husband had put me at ease. Dr. Melbert is a caring physician, who takes plenty of time to listen to your concerns and then explains things in a manner that is easy to understand. He values your time as much as his own by not keeping you in the waiting area past your scheduled appointment time or in the room prior to his visit. The entire staff is well trained and very professional.

06/03/2025

Pleasant to talk with, direct explanations, wants you to ask questions to make sure all is understood.

05/19/2025

My doctor is awesome

05/05/2025

He’s through with his exams and friendly comfortable to speak with.

05/03/2025

He showed sincere caring for me as a patient. Personable and takes the time to explain things. These qualities are becoming more rare with a lot of Doctors. Dr. Melbert has been a very nice surprise.

04/16/2025

Dr Melbert made me feel very comfortable in discussing my problem and spoke to me so I could understand and gave suggestions to try in helping me.

04/14/2025

Very detailed and spends time with with explaining everything to you

04/14/2025

Dr. Melbert is always so informative and makes sure we don't have any questions before we leave.

04/11/2025

Very personable and professional. Answered all my questions thoroughly. Explained everything in an easy to understand manner.

04/08/2025

He is a busy man. But he comes up with time to talk to u

03/31/2025

Very through

03/20/2025

Dr. Melbert is kind, professional and informative

03/19/2025

Dr Melbert explained everything, was extremely nice, and took time to answer all questions.

03/06/2025

He was very nice and friendly. He was very informative and answered all questions.
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