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R Barry BARRY Melbert, MD, FACS, FASCRS

R Barry BARRY Melbert, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Colon & Rectal Surgery
(317) 528-5000
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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4.9 out of 5 (141 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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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Indiana University Health Human Resources

Fellowship:
UW Medical Center - Northwest FKA Northwest Hospital Medical Staff Dept.

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
  • 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

(141 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.

73 Reviews

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

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

06/26/2025

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

06/24/2025

Confident and good bedside manor

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.

06/15/2025

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.

03/03/2025

Very professional, explains all aspects of the visit and willing to answer any and all questions !!

02/28/2025

Dr. Melbert is a very kind and modest doctor and knowledgeable in his field.

02/25/2025

DR.melbert is a great physician takes time to listen to questions and cares about his patients

02/11/2025

Dr Melbert is experienced and a genuinely nice guy

02/07/2025

Dr. is a very knowledgeable doctor and cares

02/03/2025

Kind. Easy to understand. Answered all my questions. Off was on time

02/03/2025

Good care

01/30/2025

Excellent surgeon. Very patient.

01/23/2025

Very professional and caring care.

01/23/2025

Caring, thorough, takes his time, always so friendly.

01/23/2025

Very through and understanding

01/09/2025

He is the best!!!

01/08/2025

Incredible bed side manner and caring. Along with knowledge and determination to get to the root cause and resolve the situation

01/07/2025

Very competent and professional

12/23/2024

Dr Melbert was great to work with and very knowledgeable in his field

12/18/2024

confidence in Dr. Melbert earned continuously

12/17/2024

Thorough in care, kind, put me at ease with a tough situation. Excellent physician

12/15/2024

kind and friendly

12/11/2024

Dr. Melbert was very nice . Always smiled and did his job with a sense of pride and truly cares for his patients

12/09/2024

Dr. Melbert has been extremely informative and upfront about every step of my treatment.

12/09/2024

Great communicator and skilled physician!

12/09/2024

Wonderful surgeon…very thorough. Great demenour.

12/02/2024

Dr. Melbert is such a caring physician. He has spent a good amount of time making sure we understand my upcoming procedure. It’s very much appreciated.

12/02/2024

I trust them

12/02/2024

Good person very professional.
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