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Richard A Federspiel, MD

Richard A Federspiel, MD

Dermatology
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Dermatology West Lafayette

915 Sagamore Parkway West
West Lafayette, IN 47906

View hours
Monday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Dermatology West Lafayette

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Henry Ford Hospital Medical Staff Department

Residency:
St Joseph Community Hospital (AKA Mishwaka Old Campus)

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology

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
  • 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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Conditions Treated

  • Acne
  • Psoriasis
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Cancer
  • Spider Veins

Procedures Performed

  • Acne Treatment
  • Mohs Surgery

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(390 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.

198 Reviews

07/03/2026

Very knowledgeable. Cares about you

07/02/2026

Friendly and again, I was confident in how I was treated

07/01/2026

Dr. Federspiel is very knowlegable and sincere.

06/30/2026

Simply the best dermatologist!

06/27/2026

He is most informative and good at his practice.

06/25/2026

Great communication skills,

06/18/2026

He has the best demeanor, so professional and funny. The best.

06/18/2026

I have been seeing him for 20 years or more and has been treating my skin issues and I feel he has improved the quality of my life.

06/16/2026

great examination

06/16/2026

Thorough and caring. Listens to concerns and offers options for care.

06/16/2026

He is great explaining things, making you feel comfortable and clearly knowledgeably

06/11/2026

Listens and very nice to talk to

06/11/2026

He very good doctor and know what he doing.

06/10/2026

Well satisfied

06/09/2026

Doctor Federspiel is very professional and concerned about my health. He is very friendly

06/09/2026

Dr. Federspiel does a great job. Spends the time you need yet also gets you in and out quickly.

06/09/2026

He is so wonderful. Explains everything so well and he is very thorough and knowledgeable.

06/03/2026

Caring, professional, and thoroughal

06/01/2026

Great physician

06/01/2026

Really like the time he takes to discuss his findings. He is very thorough.

05/30/2026

Very good, listens, and is very personable.

05/28/2026

He's friendly and a good listener. I feel confident in his abilities as a physician.

05/28/2026

Excellent clinician

05/26/2026

See above comments. I’m completely confident in his ability to diagnose and treat.

05/26/2026

He answered my questions and alleviated concerns I had.

05/23/2026

Very personable and thorough with his skin cancer screenings

05/21/2026

Excellent care!

05/20/2026

Excellent care

05/20/2026

Pleasant and thorough

05/19/2026

Her has took care of my dermatology needs since I was a small child he always has put me needs first and makes sure I have the best care and support

05/19/2026

Dr. Federspiel is friendly, comfortable and knowledgeable. His conversations are understandable and thorough.

05/17/2026

Just the best🙏

05/14/2026

Keeps you healthy

05/13/2026

He showed professional intersest in my conditions.

05/12/2026

Fantastic person and physician!

05/07/2026

Knowledgeable professional

05/07/2026

Very personable, doesn’t rush your visit with him, great doctor

05/07/2026

Great care

05/07/2026

Dr Federspiel is awesome. Love his bedside manner and thoroughness.

05/06/2026

Very friendly, thorough, explained what he found and answered questions. Took time needed for my understanding.

05/06/2026

Excellent doctor

05/06/2026

Very good exam. He asked questions and listened to me

05/05/2026

He is very esy to talk to and thorough in what he does.

05/04/2026

Knowledgeable, personable

04/29/2026

Very personable , knowledgeable , accurate

04/28/2026

He does a great job.

04/27/2026

I have recommended him to all my family members.

04/26/2026

Excellent Dermotologist!

04/24/2026

listens well

04/23/2026

He is a very nice man; I enjoyed our conversation. I did not enjoy the treatment, it was painful, but he made me laugh so that was appreciated. All of my doctors are extremely kind, and it is appreciated.

04/22/2026

Very efficient and competent

04/21/2026

very friendly and helpful.

04/20/2026

I feel comfortable in recommending Dr. Richard Federspiel to others in need because of the quality service and treatment that I personally from receive him.

04/17/2026

Super friendly and caring

04/16/2026

I believe he is a good Dermatologist.

04/15/2026

I suppose if the subject were to present itself.

04/14/2026

Very kind doctor who is thorough and wants to solve your problems. He is open to whatever concerns you have and will try new methods to get the best outcomes.

04/13/2026

I had good care.

04/12/2026

Excellent doctor with a wonderful sense of humor.

04/09/2026

He is thorough and explains how he can help with my skin.

04/08/2026

He knows what he is doung

04/07/2026

Dr. Federspiel is great-knowledgeable and funny!

04/07/2026

Very knowledgeable about skin problems.

04/07/2026

Dr. Federspiel is great!

04/03/2026

Wonderful personality and easy to talk to

04/02/2026

He is very personable

04/02/2026

Confidence in the care I received.

03/26/2026

He is a good doctor. He listens and answers questions.

03/25/2026

Excellent care

03/24/2026

He's very polite and doesn't make you feel so nervous..

03/16/2026

Listened & was patient

03/12/2026

Dr Federspiel is fantastic. He is an excellent Dr, very sharp, personable and kind.

03/11/2026

Listens well and explains his assessment process

03/07/2026

dr federspiel is very good dr.

03/07/2026

He's a very knowledgeable doctor.

03/06/2026

The good doctor explained what he was looking for and what he found.

03/05/2026

Trust his diagnosis.

03/05/2026

He’s kind and caring. Took care of my skin issues efficiently

03/04/2026

He is very thorough, he explains everything, he really goes through everything, he has a sense of humor. He makes it a calm environment and funny, I would recommend him to anybody.

03/03/2026

Thorough Friendly

03/03/2026

👍

02/27/2026

The best. Very friendly and thoughtful

02/25/2026

Polite and friendly

02/24/2026

Easy to talk to.

02/23/2026

Compassionate professional care

02/19/2026

Dr. Federspiel takes his time and listens to you and he cares.

02/18/2026

See above. He just really cares!

02/17/2026

All good.

02/17/2026

Dr. Federspiel is very quick and very thorough.

02/16/2026

He is very good.

02/14/2026

Very simple he listens and explains what wrong if there is , what to watch or do . He explains until you are comfortable. He answers all question politely and carefully. He is a gentleman who really and truly enjoys being a doctor. And it has shown each and every time I have been there. It’s going to be a very sad day when he decides to retire. He is down right awesome.😎

02/13/2026

Personable

02/10/2026

Personable, listens to concerns, thorough

02/10/2026

Just a wonderful person and very helpful and very thorough.

02/10/2026

He first diagnosed my melanoma back in 1997 and probably saved my life.

02/06/2026

Great doctor relates to patient

02/05/2026

Very knowledgeable & professional

02/04/2026

Great doctor! Very easy to talk to.

02/03/2026

he is thorough, knowledgeable, and explains what he sees

02/02/2026

great service

02/02/2026

The practice must improve access, specifically time for a new appointment.

01/30/2026

He listens and takes the time to answer all of your questions while putting you at ease during his exam.

01/29/2026

my husband really likes his doctor and i know others would like him as well.

01/28/2026

Great person!!!

01/28/2026

Easy to communicate with, seems knowledgeable, accommodating.

01/27/2026

Efficient…Thorough…Professional

01/26/2026

Very pleasant visit.

01/20/2026

Great attitude

01/15/2026

Caring, and careful checking all my skin and explaining everything he saw, as well as allowing me to be modestly covered.

01/07/2026

He is nice and friendly and likes to joke around. But he’s serious when he needs to be

01/07/2026

Dr. Federspiel is TOP NOTCH and I fully trust his advice & knowledge that I've received for 15+yrs. I wouldn't trust anyone else

01/07/2026

He is so easy going and easy to talk to

12/30/2025

He truly cares. He takes time with you.

12/30/2025

Professional and caring.

12/23/2025

Dr. Federspiel is also caring and listening to your concern. He answers any questions. He treats us like a family member.

12/23/2025

Dr. Federspiel is very knowledgeable, tender and care.

12/22/2025

He was thorough and personable.

12/20/2025

He is a wonderful doctor and human being!

12/20/2025

Listens well. Gets off track sometimes. Always very behind.

12/18/2025

The doctor is the best and very knowledgeable.

12/17/2025

Dr. Federspiel is very kind and good at explaining things.

12/17/2025

Very personable and explains what he’s doing. Thorough as well.

12/12/2025

Fun and relaxed. A quick smile and great sense of humor. And, a wonderful doctor.

12/12/2025

He listened to me.

12/11/2025

friendly and down to earth

12/09/2025

Listens to my concerns and offers solutions. Personable and caring

12/09/2025

Excellent bedside manner, and shows genuine interest in the welfare of the patient.

12/07/2025

He is great!

12/02/2025

I enjoy Dr Federspiel’s professional manner with a mix of humor that makes my visits enjoyable.

11/26/2025

He is thorough and takes an interest in your life.

11/25/2025

Competent, professional, patient-oriented care

11/25/2025

Doctor Federspiel is amazing he takes such good care of of me and cares about me and my health

11/21/2025

I’ve been going to Dr Federspiel since he lived in South Bend. I trust him implicitly, and he is a great person.

11/19/2025

Dr. Federspiel is very experienced and has treated my skin issues for several years.

11/18/2025

Dr. Federspiel is very dedicated to his patients. He is very professional and thorough but yet very kind. He is one of my favorite Doctors.

11/18/2025

The doctor is knowledgeable and caring

11/18/2025

excellent care, professional and caring, answers all my questions

11/15/2025

He is personable and very competent.

11/12/2025

Makes you feel comfortable and welcome as soon as you see him

11/08/2025

Excellent care and friendly

11/07/2025

Great doctor!

11/06/2025

Professional

11/04/2025

Dr. Federspiel is friendly and knowledgeable and offers good advice.

11/04/2025

Maybe my best MD. Easiest to converse with.

11/03/2025

He is friendly and takes time to answer any questions you may have.

10/30/2025

Has always given friendly and good treatment.

10/30/2025

He is very professional, has an excellent bedside manner and is completely dedicated and I his work.

10/29/2025

He's an excellent person who is always smiling.

10/29/2025

Great doctor !

10/24/2025

I feel like he gives a complete examination and explains what problems he finds and what needs to be done.

10/21/2025

He cares and takes the time to be sure everything is addressed - very friendly as well

10/20/2025

He’s not only very knowledgeable but is very professional & personable!

10/16/2025

He was Super friendly and knowledgeable

10/14/2025

Friendly, experienced, patient based.

10/13/2025

This appointment is always stressful for me and Dr. Federspiel is very friendly and makes me feel at ease.

10/11/2025

Dr. Federspeil is very personable. I was a new patient & needed total body scan for skin cancer. He was through & answered my questions.

10/07/2025

Good bedside manner, should be plenty experienced at his age, accepted a referral in good time when others were stretching appointment times out to months. But I dont have any friends or family close enough to visit Lafayette IN

10/07/2025

The Doctor was great

10/02/2025

He is very thorough with me and answers all my questions

09/29/2025

He is very thorough. He talks with you, asks if I had any concerns. Listened to my concerns and made sure he answered my questions and I understood the answers.

09/28/2025

He is very thorough and always attentive to my history with him.

09/27/2025

He's a great Dr.

09/23/2025

Friend and supportive.

09/22/2025

He is the sweetest Dr

09/18/2025

Nice, easy to talk too

09/17/2025

Great Dr.

09/16/2025

The staff was very polite and helped with everything l needed..l The Dr answered all my questions and l also did not have to wait a long time

09/16/2025

Communicates and Listens in a thorough and satisfactory way. Does not rush the visit and makes you feel very comfortable.

09/16/2025

I will ALWAYS recommend Dr Fed!

09/15/2025

We trust him

09/11/2025

Very professional and friendly, but not as thorough as a previous dermatologist for full body exam.

09/11/2025

Dr. Federspiel is a kind, professional, attentive doctor. He doesn’t rush the appointment and listens well.

09/07/2025

Dr. Federspiel has taken excellent care of me.

09/06/2025

He is professional but personable and does not rush. He answers questions.

09/03/2025

He cares about his patients

09/03/2025

Yes he likes talk about dogs and he misses his own dog while he works

09/03/2025

Very thorough and friendly

09/01/2025

Very knowledgeable and I felt at ease being examined

08/28/2025

As stated above, very friendly and compassionate. He was very thorough in his assessment and explanations.

08/27/2025

Dr.Federspiel really listen and not doctoring by a time clock. A doctor that I respect greatly.

08/25/2025

I appreciate the explanations during the appointment.

08/23/2025

I think he does a good job

08/19/2025

Dr. Federspiel is great. Very thorough and treats his patients with respect.

08/13/2025

Kind and caring physician

08/13/2025

He’s the best

08/12/2025

Dr. Federspiel made me feel comfortable. He was very relatable yet very professional. I felt confident in his assessment. I felt like I could ask him questions and he listened to my concerns.

08/12/2025

The doctor is through and I have confidence in him.

08/12/2025

very good

08/07/2025

He know what he's doing. Excellent doctor.

08/05/2025

Very considerate, very caring, and very professional

08/05/2025

He’s very kind, Caring and very thorough

07/27/2025

care given

07/22/2025

He is the most caring, concerned Dr. Makes you feel at ease

07/21/2025

He listens

07/17/2025

Thorough and fun friendly

07/15/2025

Very pleasant and to the point..takes his time & never rushes with us

07/15/2025

He was very thorough and caring.

07/14/2025

I just love Dr. Fed.
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