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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

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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 Health Systems

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
  • Humana Medicaid
  • 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

(366 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.

192 Reviews

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.

07/10/2025

Year after year, Dr. Federspiel is the most caring, competent professional. I trust his opinion and ability completely

07/08/2025

Dr Federspiel is very knowledgeable and is professional yet personable. Answers every question and concern in a way that I am able to understand. And never has he left me in the room sitting, waiting on him for over 5-10 minutes.

07/05/2025

He is an expert is his field, very kind, and genuinely cares about your well-being.

07/05/2025

He is a good doctor and is easy to talk to.

07/01/2025

The doctor and nurse were very helpful and thorough.

06/30/2025

I have done this

06/27/2025

Thorough exams. Answers all questions.

06/26/2025

Actually. for me, Dr. Federspiel, Richard, pretty much IS Franciscan Network Dermatology

06/26/2025

Excellent skin doctor, extremely knowledgeable and up to date, careful listener, and always tells me exactly what is going on with my skin and tips to improve things!!

06/25/2025

Personal attention, knowledge and care, winning sense of humor

06/25/2025

Very good in addressing my concernd

06/25/2025

Great patient skills

06/24/2025

He is so knowledgeable and comforting and reassuring.

06/21/2025

Dr. Federspeil is always ready to answer questions. I appreciate his"bedside Manner".

06/19/2025

He is the sweetest person I know. He explains everything to you

06/18/2025

competent care

06/18/2025

Very thorough exam, pleasant encounter

06/17/2025

Very easy to talk to and very thorough

06/13/2025

Very knowledgeable,very good manner, takes the necessary time

06/12/2025

Dr Federspiel is so nice and I love his sense of humor. He is never too intense just the right amount of seriousness.

06/12/2025

He is warm and friendly, thorough, reassuring and offers pragmatic advice.

06/12/2025

great guy

06/11/2025

Friendly and care about the patients.

06/11/2025

Would give a 10 but not sure how much longer he'll be working.

06/05/2025

Hes thorough and has a good personality

06/04/2025

Knowledgeable, listens to patient concerns, caring, effective treatments

06/03/2025

Dr. Federspiel is wonderful. He explains my skin issues well and is very knowledgeable. He is always so kind and personable.

06/02/2025

Excellent physician

06/01/2025

Took time with me did not seem hurried.

05/29/2025

Good

05/29/2025

Personality and kindness.

05/28/2025

Very professional and easy to talk with.

05/28/2025

Dr Federspiel is a very knowlegable,caring, and has empathy and explains your questions and concerns. I like and respect him.

05/26/2025

Punctual, professional, friendly, knowledgeable.

05/26/2025

Very outgoing and shows empathy and caring.

05/24/2025

Dr Federspiel is awesome with his patients

05/22/2025

GREAT DR.

05/22/2025

Great doctor

05/20/2025

Because he is the best---and he knows it!

05/15/2025

Fastest body check I have ever had. Didn't even look at back.

05/15/2025

I been seeing Dr Federspiel over the last 40 years.

05/14/2025

He’s very good with his patients. He is very knowledgeable and is very easy to talk to.

05/14/2025

Dr Federspiel had an excellent bedside manner.

05/13/2025

I like him, but I’m not better. To be fair, I saw his nurse practitioner for 7 months before I finally said I needed to see the doctor.

05/13/2025

Very friendly, listened, acted.

05/07/2025

The doctor seems to be caring and on earned about the patient.

05/07/2025

Compassionate, listens to patient.

05/06/2025

He was extremely friendly, thorough and answered questions. He was helpful and kind.

05/06/2025

Friendly & through

05/04/2025

He listens, talks to you and explains the problems and the treatment. He cares he is friendly but professional. He is very caring and show it along with his staff. He is the best.

05/03/2025

friendly and professional

05/03/2025

I really like Dr. Federspiel.

05/01/2025

He always puts me st ease. Tells it like it is.

04/28/2025

he is very good

04/27/2025

he is gentle and listens to all of your concerns. He's informative and honest.

04/25/2025

Knows what he is doing.

04/23/2025

I have told many family members whom also go to him now

04/22/2025

He knows a lot and is helpful.

04/22/2025

Friendly and efficient

04/16/2025

Very though and attentive

04/16/2025

Knowledgeable and helpful

04/14/2025

Extremely knowledgeable friendly and helpful

04/10/2025

Dr. Federspiel is excellent. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. He answers very questions and explains very well. He cares about his patients and families.

04/10/2025

Dr. Federspiel is very knowledgeable. His tender and care for his patients is remarkable.

04/09/2025

He is always cordial, but most of all, he imbues a feeling of confidence in me by his abilities to answer questions and provide information directly, and he seeks to help my skin condition improve.

04/07/2025

He is easy to talk with and he listens.

04/07/2025

He takes very good care of me and always takes time to answer all my question about my skin He is a very good Doctor

04/07/2025

Very Knowledgeable.

04/07/2025

Really liked him

04/02/2025

As above. Very pleasant and knowledgeable.

04/01/2025

So competent and compassionate. Makes me feel well cared for and comfortable.

04/01/2025

Caring and knowledgeable

03/31/2025

He is the best and and I enjoy talking to him and he always listens to what I have to say

03/28/2025

Excellent doc

03/27/2025

Seems thorough and is just pleasant in his approach.

03/26/2025

Great Doctor and does a thorough analysis.

03/25/2025

Dr Federspiel is the best!

03/24/2025

He is easy to talk to and very compassionate.

03/19/2025

Professional & explains everything

03/18/2025

Dr Is wonderful

03/17/2025

very pleasant, listens when you have a question.

03/16/2025

Dr Federspiel is always very friendly and explains procedures really well.

03/13/2025

I felt very comfortable with my entire visit.

03/12/2025

He was very nice and helpful.

03/06/2025

Trusted Dr. Federspiel.

03/04/2025

knowledgeable interactive

03/04/2025

Very nice and careful

03/04/2025

I appreciate his humor and professional manner in every visit.

03/04/2025

Very professional medical diagnosis

03/04/2025

Dr has took good care of me so I encourage others looking for dermatologist to see him

03/04/2025

He was very thorough and cordial

02/27/2025

Dr. F. is a great listener, and is very responsive to his patient's needs

02/26/2025

He a great doctor.

02/25/2025

Federspiel is very attentive to my skin needs and is open to recommending new methods when my skin is not responding to a medication or lotion. I genuinely look forward to seeing him whether it’s looking at skin on my scalp, face, or body. He is knowledgeable in all things skin

02/21/2025

Great clinician

02/19/2025

He takes the time needed to relate to those in his care.

02/19/2025

He is very personable and very knowledgeable. He always makes me feel like he is not rushing.

02/18/2025

Friendly and care about the patient.

02/18/2025

He is always on time and he is very thorough. Again the best !

02/16/2025

Listens well and he cares about his patients!!

02/13/2025

Really like Dr Federspiel. He’s friendly and takes time to explain things.

02/12/2025

He is very friendly and takes his time with his patients. I don't feel rushed at all.

02/12/2025

He is amazing and knows his stuff

02/11/2025

He knows what he’s doing and after seeing two other dermatologists, he was able to diagnose my problem.

02/11/2025

He seemed nice enough but AA I don’t believe he helped with my issue. Not a lot of info given.

02/01/2025

On time. answers questions so you can understand. friendly and seems not to be rushed.

01/30/2025

Dr Federspiel is the reason you received only the best treatment.

01/29/2025

Patient focus

01/28/2025

Knows what he is doing and gets it done

01/28/2025

friendly, competent

01/23/2025

He is professional & courteous

01/21/2025

He is friendly and very effective.

01/21/2025

He listens to you.

01/19/2025

Have seen him several times and was treated professionally and kindly.

01/15/2025

Bedside manner is outstanding.

01/14/2025

Excellent Doctor

01/11/2025

He’s very caring & knowledgeable Always address my concerns immediately & completely!

12/12/2024

great service

12/11/2024

One is put at ease immediately. He has a quick smile and wonderful sense of humor.

12/11/2024

He is a great doctor, very easy talk to, and takes time to answer your questions.

12/06/2024

great service

12/05/2024

Very kind and listens.

12/05/2024

Good old boy.
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