Rebecca A Payton, MD

Family Medicine

812-342-3339

Languages Spoken

English

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5 out of 5 (410 ratings)

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Franciscan Physician Network Columbus Primary & Specialty Care

123 2nd Street
Columbus, IN 47201

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Monday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Franciscan Physician Network Columbus Primary & Specialty Care

812-342-3339 View Details

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Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
St Mark's Hospital

Undergraduate School:
Indiana University Bloomington

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Video

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
Anthem HIP
Anthem Medicaid
CareSource
Cigna Health Plans
Cofinity
Corvel
Department of Labor
Devoted Health
Encore Health Network
Humana

Lutheran Preferred

Managed Health Services

Managed Health Services MarketPlace

Medicaid IN

Medicare IN

Medicare Rail Road

MultiPlan/PHCS

Sagamore

SIHO

Tricare/Humana Military

United Health Care

United Health Care Medicaid

Procedures Performed

Annual Physicals
Chronic Disease Management
Family Medicine
Health Screenings
Immunizations
Medicare Wellness Exams
Medication Management
Pap Test / Cervical Cancer Screening
Referrals To Specialists
Same Day Sick Appointments
Treatment of minor injuries
Weight Management

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(410 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.

244 Reviews

05/29/2026

Great doctor.

05/26/2026

She is a great listener.

05/25/2026

Thorough analysis and options.

05/24/2026

Dr Payton is the best. Given my history if I ever need to see her for a non-emergent issue she always works me into her day. That means everything to me.

05/23/2026

Dr. Payton is absolutely wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable and offers great support to me for my healthcare needs. She is very attentive, listens to my questions/concerns and provides excellent guidance regarding next steps on my health journey. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a new primary care doctor. She's the best.

05/21/2026

Wonderful, caring doctor

05/19/2026

Dr. Payton caring and compassionate

05/19/2026

Super good doctor with an excellent bedside manner. A true asset to your team.

05/19/2026

She is so caring.

05/18/2026

Dr. Payton did amazing work with me today. I felt heard, she supported me thru my appointment and was very open with the steps to take and that everything will work out. I didn't feel like just a patient to her, I felt like she genuinely cared and wanted to lead me in the right direction and console me on one of my hardest days.

05/18/2026

Doctor Payton listened to my concerns and gave me direction on my issues.

05/18/2026

She is a great doctor. Takes pride in her patients.

05/04/2026

Dr. Payton is capable, and she takes time to listen to concerns.

04/30/2026

She is knowledgeable, seems to care about my well being & includes me in decisions about potential treatment options.

04/30/2026

Dr. Payton is wonderful -always listens, advises, educates and very compassionate. Thank you!

04/30/2026

Very easy to talk to.

04/29/2026

She listens very well and discusses options for plan of care. Very kind and personable.

04/29/2026

Dr. Payton immediately put me at ease and listened to my concerns without making me feel rushed. She gave great advice for managing my health.

04/28/2026

She takes time and doesn’t rush in and out of the appointment like some doctors do.

04/28/2026

Dr Payton asks questions that only the patient can answer and listens. She takes time to listen and respond. She doesn’t rush you!

04/27/2026

Dr. Payton is a great listener and also compassionate. All you could hope for in a GP.

04/27/2026

Rebecca is personable and caring. Also professional and efficient

04/27/2026

Seemed very knowledgeable and concerned

04/24/2026

My doctor gives good advice, genuinely concerned, has time for my questions and very knowledgable. My provider is taking new patients so I will recommend her to others.

04/23/2026

Excellent doctor

04/22/2026

Very caring doctor

04/21/2026

She is great

04/21/2026

Dr is very kind and compassionate. She Has empathy.

04/19/2026

For the time & care I received during my visit.

04/16/2026

the best

04/16/2026

I have recommended her to my husband and family members. Several are already her patients.

04/14/2026

Her care for me goes above expectations.

04/14/2026

She’s the best Dr I’ve ever had. I may have to leave temporarily because of a change in my insurance next month, but after I get my insurance figured out, I plan to search for a plan that specifically lets me come back to Dr Payton.

04/14/2026

Confident & caring. Good communicator & listener. Professional, but approachable. Inspires confidence.

04/13/2026

Professional, listens to your issues, supportive and great doctor.

04/10/2026

Easy to talk to

04/10/2026

Dr. Payton is great she cares about her patients and just a all around Joy

04/09/2026

She is so good to help solve any problems and alway listens to what you are telling her. She stays on top of any medical problems.

04/08/2026

Dr. Payton has paid more attention to my health since I've been seeing her than my previous primary doctor ever did.

04/06/2026

Dr Payton took her time with me and answered my questions. I’m a new patient and she have me a new path to begin.

04/06/2026

She is so relatable and approachable. I always feel better after a visit with her because she listens to me and she always lets me leave with a clear understanding of our plan for my health.

04/06/2026

Same as above answer. She seems to care and has a good bedside manner.

04/05/2026

Ana [ ] who sees my daughter recommended that I try to get her seen by Dr. Payton. I told her that I was seeing soon and wanted to see how that went. Will soon be trying to make that appointment for her.

04/04/2026

Dr Payton listens to you and often asks you for further information before she offers a solution.

04/01/2026

She takes the time to discuss patient's issues even when she is running behind. Never before have I had someone actually listen to how I feel.

04/01/2026

10/10 Very kind, very nice, the way she speaks is excellent

03/31/2026

She was pleasant and efficient and professional. Hopefully her suggestions will work to help with my issues.

03/30/2026

I just don't want to share her with everyone because I like her and want her to not get overwhelmed with more patients. I had a Dr before but he left 2 times, not sure why but it's also nice they have labs in there. Columbus needs more St Francis buildings because no one seems to like places here,they all go to Greenwood.

03/30/2026

She is very personable!

03/30/2026

Dr. Payton is an excellent communicator! I feel heard!

03/29/2026

Great care n she explains everything

03/25/2026

Dr. Payton is a great Doctor. She's very kind and listens carefully to what you have to say. She's one of the best Doctor's I've ever gone to.

03/25/2026

She is the most honest and caring doctor I have had in a long time!

03/23/2026

She listens to my concerns and questions without making me feel that they are insignificant or petty. She works with my wishes, beliefs and suggestions. Highly would recommend.

03/17/2026

She is very observant about each person , goes over your health issues and explains your prognosis

03/17/2026

Knowledgeable, skilled and caring. Good follow-up. Takes the time necessary to listen and understand. Plan of care is clear and documented.

03/16/2026

She is personable, thorough, relatable and I never feel rushed or dismissed

03/16/2026

Her professionalism and the care she gives. She listens to you and doesn’t make you feel rushed. Great doctor

03/16/2026

Great caring attitude toward her patients!

03/15/2026

She is absolutely the best and cares so much about the person, not just the patient!

03/12/2026

My favorite doctor

03/11/2026

Knowledgeable. Went into detail on medication that I was taking prescribed by another doctor.

03/09/2026

Dr. Payton is knowledgeable, and very nice. Always answers questions.

03/09/2026

Dr Payton is always caring and considerate. She is a wonderful doctor.

03/03/2026

Compassion, Knowledge, Experience, willingness to spend time and listen. Never rushing or dismissing concerns.

03/03/2026

She is easy to talk to about any medical problem. So nice.

03/03/2026

She is caring and saved my life

02/28/2026

She listens and gives options for treatment.

02/26/2026

She listens she cares,shes knowledgeable

02/25/2026

Dr. Payton is excellent. She is very caring and easy to talk to relative to my health issues. She has helped me develop a plan for improved health this year. I look forward to the journey.

02/24/2026

Dr Payton is the Best!

02/24/2026

She always takes time and caring with her patients

02/23/2026

She talks to you and does everything for you I love her, she is precious. She is a wonderful doctor

02/23/2026

Easy to talk to. Knowledgeable and answers questions with good explanations. Takes my nursing experience as a RN in consideration when talking to me and includes me in the decision making.

02/22/2026

Kind, knowledgeable and caring

02/21/2026

Caring and genuinely concern for the patient

02/18/2026

Dr Payton listens to you and talks to you about your concerns

02/17/2026

I adore my doctor, Rebecca Payton, so much I would recommend everyone to her care. She is so personable and approachable. She takes her time to hear all my issues and always responds with kindness and understandable explanations of the plan she creates for my health. I appreciate her so much.

02/16/2026

She is wonderful and always so helpful

02/14/2026

I have always received wonderful care. My doctor takes the time to listen and always shows compassion.

02/14/2026

I was lucky to have found Dr Payton. She makes you feel comfortable and listens and cares about what you have to say. You come away feeling that you weren’t just a patient or a number and she really does want to help. She’s knowledgeable and helps you to understand everything clearly. She’s truly the best!

02/13/2026

Very straight forward and caring with her patients.

02/12/2026

Dr Payton listens to you and doesn’t rush you out the door.

02/12/2026

Rebecca Payton is easy to talk to and she is a good listener. Never rushed to get you in and out very knowledgeable in all areas.

02/11/2026

She is an awesome person and Dr.

02/11/2026

I think she’s a very good doctor when I’ve had a problem she gets right on. It tells me what I need to do gets me what I need.

02/11/2026

She's the best

02/09/2026

Great Dr. And staff

02/09/2026

I am fully aware of her. Excellent ability.

02/09/2026

Best family Dr I've had. Listens, very thorough, kind, compassionate.

02/08/2026

She listens to me

02/07/2026

She is the best

02/05/2026

I've been with Dr payton quite awhile now.She makes me fill good when I see her.She listens to me about my concerns .

02/05/2026

Caring trusting and passionate about her patient

02/04/2026

She took the time to hear me and let me know she hears me and made a plan to help get things sorted out.

02/03/2026

She listens

02/03/2026

I love Dr. Payton, she is very nice and very thoughtful and spends all the time I need to talk with her.

01/29/2026

Dr. Payton is very willing to answer any questions I’m concerned about. I feel she’s very knowledge and offers good instructions to improve my health.

01/28/2026

Very caring good listener patient

01/28/2026

Dr. Payton is very down-to-earth and listens to what I am saying. Very pleasant to work with and I appreciate that she cares.

01/24/2026

Same as above! Dr Payton is an excellent doctor. Very kind, caring and knowledgeable. Very thorough. Takes the time to answer questions and explains things well. I highly recommend her. She never makes you feel like she’s in a hurry. You feel how much she cares.

01/22/2026

Dr Payton was amazing!!! She listened, asked me what I needed, offered suggestions. I did not feel rushed.

01/17/2026

She always listens to me and goes above and beyond to help relieve my issues

01/11/2026

She is a caring and knowledgeable person.

01/08/2026

Dr Payton will spend time explaining everything to you so you can understand. Has a good personality.

01/08/2026

Dr Payton listens and reacts appropriately to your symptoms.

01/07/2026

She listens, answers, and is so caring. Always concerned if you have a problem.

01/06/2026

I feel she is an excellent physician

01/06/2026

Good Doctor

01/05/2026

She is the best! I love how she listens to my questions and takes all the time I need to be sure I understand the answers. She really cares for me and my health.

01/05/2026

Dr. Payton always makes me feel like she cares about what's going on with me. I had a concern and she made sure I was worked into an appointment ASAP.

01/03/2026

Dr Payton is the model of a great dr. She listens to what I have going on and proceeds to find the reason....

12/28/2025

Very smart and pro active

12/25/2025

she is great

12/23/2025

The very same reasons as above. She never fails to amaze me at her quick knowledge an ability to know what I’m feeling. I hate going to doctors but she is always so kind and helpful!

12/22/2025

Knowledgeable, attentive, caring

12/21/2025

She listens and cares. She seeks solutions instead of band aids!

12/18/2025

Dr. Payton is fantastic! She treats almost everyone in my family & we all appreciate her thoroughness & compassion. Would & have recommended her to anyone seeking great healthcare.

12/17/2025

She trys to figure out the best medicine for you to take for your condition.

12/16/2025

Very caring and kind. She cares about her patients. Listens to your concerns.

12/15/2025

Very concerned and actively involved in my total all over wellbeing. Lovely lady.

12/13/2025

She is always on top of things never have to wait on her. If I have any questions she's always willing to answer. Always takes time with me very understanding. Yes I would highly recommend her!

12/09/2025

Dr Payton is the best!

12/09/2025

I’ve always respected her ability to be direct and clear.

12/09/2025

She is takes time with you and always listens to you. Solves any problems.

12/09/2025

She's the best doctor I ever had.

12/09/2025

She is fantastic

12/04/2025

She's an excellent physician

12/03/2025

I have recommended Dr Payton from the first time I saw her. She is a wonderful doctor who asks questions and is very thorough. She reviews all my medication.

11/26/2025

Because she’s the best. She always listens and seems genuinely interested and addresses concerns in depth.

11/26/2025

She is a good listener. She cares about people.

11/26/2025

She is always right on top on top of any problem I have. Very easy to talk to and listens to you.

11/25/2025

She listens and doesnt rush you. She genuinely cares and is so encouraging to positive changes in my health.

11/24/2025

She is great

11/24/2025

She is very caring doctor. She is easy to talk to.

11/24/2025

She cares and wants to help you get better

11/24/2025

I am very glad to have Dr Payton for my doctor. She really listens and she or someone on her team is very good about answering questions on the portal. I never feel “dismissed” about my concerns, or how I’m feeling. I also think the set-up you have with the lab right there with the doctors’ office is an example everyone should follow. Thank You

11/22/2025

She cares

11/21/2025

Dr. Payton is an angel!

11/20/2025

I have recommended people to this office

11/19/2025

She listens to you and reacts accordingly

11/13/2025

She is easy to talk to & really listens to me.

11/13/2025

She takes time to listen and explain things to me

11/12/2025

She listens, is easy to talk to and you can tell she cares.

11/10/2025

I appreciate Doc Payton very much and would highly recommend her

11/10/2025

I really like Dr. Payton. She listens to all my concerns and give me the care that I need.

11/06/2025

Dr. Payton is the best at listening & trying to find the right plan for your situation. I have multiple health issues at a relatively young age and she never makes me feel inferior.

11/06/2025

The quality of care I receive.

11/05/2025

She understands me, doesn’t rush, and knows her stuff!

11/04/2025

Good listener.

10/30/2025

Dr Payton really listens and works WITH you

10/30/2025

She is professional and knowledgeable.

10/27/2025

Very Intelligent, answers questions well, great personality for her patients, care

10/24/2025

She is willing to let you try your thoughts and explains your lab and test results in layman’s words. She’s the best.

10/24/2025

Because she is so nice and helpful and listens to me when I have a problem.

10/23/2025

Dr. Payton is very kind, thorough, takes her time and doesn’t rush you in and out like you are just a number and really cares about her patients, which you don’t see anymore.

10/23/2025

I’ve had several PCPs in my 52 yrs of life & she is by far the best. P

10/21/2025

Professional, knowledgable, friendly, relatable, takes time to answer my questions.

10/20/2025

Dr Payton is attentive and thoughtful with her patients. She makes the right diagnosis and gives her patients confidence in her as a doctor.

10/19/2025

She's polite and pays attention to detail

10/16/2025

she cares and goes out of her way to help

10/14/2025

. She is a good Doctor

10/12/2025

Listens and very caring

10/10/2025

Kind and knowledgeable. Very good doctor

10/09/2025

Dr Payton listened to me and heard what I was saying. She made me feel like she truly cared about me. She is a wonderful doctor.

10/08/2025

She is on top of everything and listens to you.

10/08/2025

She is the best

10/05/2025

She listens, is confirming, and tries her best to help ease my anxiety

10/04/2025

She listens to what I tell her and regards my questions and answers as best as she can. She is very thorough in seeking out all the information she needs to make an appropriate diagnosis. She is very thorough as well as kind.

09/30/2025

Kindness and respect

09/29/2025

Wonderful

09/29/2025

The Best there is

09/29/2025

She's patient and listens,she's a good Dr.

09/25/2025

Very calm can solve problems

09/24/2025

(see above response) She is hands down the best physician I have ever had.

09/22/2025

Dr.Payton is very pleasant and listens to what you are saying.. very nice person.. I would recommend her..

09/22/2025

I have been for years and have a friend who would like to get an appointment scheduled with Dr. Payton.

09/18/2025

She’s the best

09/18/2025

She was very helpful and provided information.

09/17/2025

She is very thoughtful and trustworthy

09/17/2025

She listens to what you have to say and recommends but doesn't push too hard. Great Doc!

09/15/2025

She always listens to me and provides excellent care.

09/12/2025

Dr. Payton listens carefully. She explains everything in an easy-to-understand manner

09/12/2025

Fantastic doctor

09/10/2025

She is a caring doctor. She listens to what you have to say

09/09/2025

Same as I wrote above. She is the reason I'm a patient at the St. Francis primary care office in Columbus.

09/07/2025

I think she listens to you and she is a very caring woman I think she knows what to do

09/04/2025

She's proactive and concerned and of course an expert.

09/03/2025

Wonderful doctor and person‼️

09/02/2025

She is down to earth and explains thing in greet detail

09/01/2025

Timely review of test results.

08/27/2025

She's good.

08/27/2025

Dr. Payton is the best. She always has excellent and caring responses to my medical concerns with an understandable explanation. Her pleasant personality makes our time together a great experience! Please pass this on to her!

08/26/2025

I like Dr. Payton. She’s very easy to talk about anything. She listens

08/26/2025

Dr Payton is a very good physician

08/25/2025

She’s the best doctor.

08/23/2025

Dr. Payton is a problem solver who doesn't just prescribe a pill. She looks for possible root causes. She is also very kind and concerned.

08/22/2025

She is knowledgeable and listens to my health concerns, she then takes the necessary steps to resolve my health concerns. I could not ask for a more dedicated doctor and feel so comfortable with her as my health provider.

08/20/2025

Dr Payton listens to me and talks to me with kindness and respect.

08/20/2025

She is so down to earth and easy to talk to .

08/19/2025

Professional, courteous, and is sympathetic to individual needs.

08/17/2025

She is respectful and kind. She listens to me. She is knowledgable.

08/13/2025

Same reasons as above. She cares.

08/13/2025

I already have recommended her to my family & friends,

08/13/2025

Great and attentive care provider.

08/10/2025

Dr. Payton was very professional and offered knowledge and care answering my questions. I am impressed with her knowledge and concern she exhibited to me during my appointment.

08/07/2025

Dr. Payton is excellent to work with. Very patient, compassionate and accommodating.

08/06/2025

Dr. Payton handles me as an individual not just the next case number.. listens than directly address the problem

08/01/2025

Outstanding physician

08/01/2025

A personable, knowledgeable, professional who actually listens. (I have referred friends and family but I've heard she is not taking new patients.)

07/31/2025

Dr. Payton is very caring and listens to what I have to say.

07/31/2025

She pay attention to the details and is always will to try to help

07/27/2025

She always listens to me & is very understanding.

07/25/2025

Caring and thorough

07/24/2025

Knowledge, professionalism, caring

07/22/2025

Listens to me as to what my problems are. Very caring. Takes her time.

07/22/2025

She is hands down the best physician I have ever had. She listens with compassion. She is knowledgable and she allows me to participate in the conversation. She always has a scribe which I think is important . That way, she is talking to you instead of typing

07/21/2025

Good Dr. No

07/16/2025

caring

07/14/2025

Dr. Payton is a wonderful doctor. She always takes time to listen to you and explain things thoroughly.

07/14/2025

Great doctor

07/10/2025

See above. She's been my primary care provider for over a decade and I am more satisfied with each visit.

07/10/2025

Listens n smiles

07/09/2025

I absolutely love Dr Peyton. She takes the time to listen to all my concerns and goes over all options and plan she would like to proceed with. She is very personable and really cares about me as a patient and person.

07/08/2025

She takes good care of me

07/07/2025

I like her, she is a good listener. This was my first visit to this practice so needed to establish a relationship since recently moved to Columbus. Dr. Payton reviewed my prior My Chart info and got me all set up in the computer, reviewed my meds, did my Wellness exam and ordered labs in a very efficient, friendly manner.

07/03/2025

She was on time, went through all the chart, asked questions, advised about issues that needed to be addressed, very friendly.

06/30/2025

She Cares and hears and understands what you are saying. Has great options and suggestions.

06/30/2025

Dr. Payton is a very good doctor and she cares about her patients and I like it that you can talk to her about your health.

06/26/2025

Dr Payton understand my health issues and how to take care of them

06/26/2025

Doctor Payton is knowledgeable, approachable, and works to problem solve.

06/26/2025

She is patient knowledgeable and friendly

06/23/2025

Very good, competent, factual.

06/23/2025

Dr. Payton is very caring and patient. She is interested in the person as well as the patient.

06/22/2025

Extremely thorough care by Dr. Payton. Dr. Payton listens to me.

06/20/2025

caring and interested in patients

06/19/2025

Dr Payton takes a personal stake in all her patients.

06/18/2025

She is simply the most caring, professional family practice doctor I've ever known. She never rushes appointments and always ensures all my questions are answered. Further, she readily cooperates with other specialist physicians in Columbus that are not part of the Franciscan group.

06/18/2025

Very personable as well as very knowledgeable and concerned about discovering causes of symptoms. Could not deal with a better professional.

06/16/2025

She is so personable, caring yet straight forward! Love her!

06/16/2025

She listens, is knowledgeable, and explains things well.

06/11/2025

Always caring and professional!

06/11/2025

Dr. Payton listens before advising or prescribing. She doesn't jump to conclusions without a thorough understanding of the patient's concerns.

06/09/2025

She's the best doctor I ever had. Brilliant and empathetic.

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Rebecca A Payton, MD

Family Medicine

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