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Richard J Shea, MD, FACC

Richard J Shea, MD, FACC

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
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Lafayette, IN 47905

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Columbus, IN 47201

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Georgetown University School of Medicine

Internship:
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

Residency:
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

Fellowship:
Washington Hospital Center

Undergraduate:
Vassar Brothers Hospital

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology

National Board of Echocardiography

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • MDWise
  • 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

(162 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.

95 Reviews

11/20/2025

Knowledgeable, professional, listened to patient

11/20/2025

excellent communicator and knows his stuff

11/18/2025

The Dr keeps it real with me about my medical issues

11/17/2025

He genuinely wanted to help find why I am having a burning sensation in my chest.

11/17/2025

Thorough, professional, dry humor puts one at ease, listens well and responds to questions with clarity and thoughtful responses. His demeanor show that he truly cares about his patients.

11/16/2025

He really has a great bedside manner, and is very respectful

11/06/2025

He is very nice and honest about his opinions and advice. Very trustworthy.

09/15/2025

To the point

09/13/2025

He listens to your concerns, answered your questions, and lets you have a say in your care.

08/27/2025

He is thorough and kind. He is a great listener and is able to piece everything together. I appreciate him for taking the time to listen and then weigh all the options. He has saved my life more than once.

08/16/2025

satisfied

08/13/2025

He took care to explain my condition and followup.

08/02/2025

Dr. Shea is very caring, professional and knowledgeable about all aspects of medicine.

08/01/2025

Very helpful and answered all questions

07/22/2025

Probing questions which helped in understanding.

07/21/2025

Dr. Shea been spot on with everything he’s done for me since 2016. Dr. Shea explained all of my test results for the past year, he delivered in a way that I can actually understand what they all meant, and how they all fall together.

07/21/2025

He is outstanding!

07/19/2025

He and his team have kept alive for 20yrs.

07/17/2025

He answered all my questions and didn’t make me feel rushed.

06/23/2025

His excellencde

06/23/2025

To the point and answered all my questions

06/18/2025

I am extremely grateful to Dr. Shea for explaining the severity of the stress echo results and expediting the necessary hospitalization and treatment/surgery; saving my life.

06/17/2025

Good listener good advice

06/16/2025

Great care. He gives thorough explanations and answers all my questions and concerns.

06/16/2025

He is a great cardiologist!

06/11/2025

Dr Shea has always treated me with kindness and listens to me. I know if I have a problem he will help me. He is a very good doctor. I trust him .

06/09/2025

He is very good about ensuring the point and offering options to what is needed for the patient.

06/04/2025

I felt Dr. Shea was kind, and knowledgeable. He asked very relevant questions, so that I felt he "knew" me pretty well by the end of the appointment.

06/02/2025

Dr.shea is a great Dr. Very professional also.

05/28/2025

The doctor spent a lot of time with me explaining my condition and treatment options. He answered all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable.

05/24/2025

Personal, cares about patient

05/14/2025

Dr. Richard Shea is so knowledgeable and makes us feel comfortable with his advice and care. He takes time with us to make sure we understand what he's telling us. I feel blessed to have him as our cardiologist.

05/12/2025

Takes time to thoroughly review and monitor how medications prescribed are working. Answers questions with details to ensure the patient understands how/why treatment is determined. Very personable and compassionate.

05/12/2025

Good Dr

05/10/2025

He takes the time to listen ti my concerns

05/05/2025

He one the best heart drs their is

04/28/2025

Dr Shea has been my cardiologist since 2007. He has ALWAYS taken great care of me. Even though he was not the one doing my heart cath during my stay, he still showed up right before the procedure & made sure to let me know he was there to check on me. Gave me a great deal of comfort just knowing he was there!

04/28/2025

He's a very good doctor

04/23/2025

He was amazing

04/21/2025

He seems to know his business and explained all my options goimg forward

04/19/2025

Good explanations and responses to questions. Explains what i don't know enough to ask. Excellent reputation.

04/16/2025

He is an outstanding professional and has a great sense of humor.

04/15/2025

Wonderful doctor

04/15/2025

Dr. Shea answered all my questions and was very professional as he always is.

04/13/2025

He explained everything in a manner that could be understood and was quick to think of the potentials it could have been. Very helpful overall!

04/13/2025

He came highly recommended, and has given us no reason to think otherwise.

04/13/2025

His knowledge His understanding of my case

04/09/2025

He had a short window of time to do my stress test and results were in before surgery. He was personable.

04/09/2025

Straight forward about issues

04/07/2025

He is a great caring doctor

04/02/2025

I covered my reasons in the above survey. He was professional, friendly and very thorough and covered all eventualities.

03/26/2025

He has always been straight with me, my husband really wanted him too but you guys referred him to Desai.

03/25/2025

I am very active and do a lot of physician activities and he keeps me going 100%. I trust him and he knows my condition better than anyone. He is wonderful to talk to and discuss my activities and how much I can push myself

03/24/2025

TELLS IT LIKE IT IS, CAME AWAY WITH NO QUESTIONS!

03/18/2025

Prompt smart very nice

03/06/2025

Very professional

03/06/2025

Very easy to talk to, he takes the time to not just " listen to my concerns he HEARS me.No complaints

03/03/2025

Polite and explained plan of care clearly

03/01/2025

Listens and really makes you feel like you're getting the best care possible

02/21/2025

Spent time with me talked to me like I was his only patient

02/19/2025

The best cardio doctor I know. None better in my opinion.

02/18/2025

He has been my heart physician for a long time. He always answers any question and conveys a sincere interest in my well being. Has a good sense of humor as well.jn

02/18/2025

I already recommended Dr. Shea to two of my friends because he’s just a very kind and caring man.

02/18/2025

Great care

02/17/2025

Dr. Shea is an excellent doctor who interacts with his patient.

02/11/2025

I have seen Dr. Shea twice after being a patient of Dr. Jeffrey Christie for twenty years. I am pleased with the care at Indiana Heart Physicians. [Patient's Name]

02/08/2025

He is very professional and knowledgeable.

02/08/2025

I like Dr. Shea because he really listens to me, is very professional without being clinical and has my best interest in mind. I have trusted him with my heart and have not been disappointed.

02/07/2025

Great doctor.

02/07/2025

Dr Shea is very knowledgeable

02/07/2025

Because of the care he has provided for almost 9 years, along with other doctors at Indiana Heart. Dr. Shea cares about his patients. He listens and answers your questions.

02/05/2025

Dr. Shea was wonderful at reviewing any findings he saw on my tests and talking with me about them. He made sure I clearly understood my health concerns and all of my options.

02/03/2025

He listened to me.

01/28/2025

Personable, great communicator.

01/27/2025

I trust Dr Shea

01/27/2025

He cares

01/21/2025

Dr. Shea was very knowledgeable and helped us to understand exactly what we were dealing with. He was patient and made sure we knew what our plan should be for treatment and told us our options when treatment would become necessary. We have a follow-up appointment scheduled and I am very comfortable entrusting my husband's care with Dr Shea.

01/17/2025

Shea is a pro, always caring and professional.

01/15/2025

Friendly and efficient.

01/15/2025

Thorough and detailed explanation of procedure as well as all the pros and cons of a procedure.

01/10/2025

Professional, thoughtful care.

01/07/2025

The doctor takes the time to explain the diagnosis and answers any questions we have.

01/06/2025

Very truthful

01/02/2025

He listens and I feel like he gives me great care.

01/01/2025

Easy to talk with

12/26/2024

He is very straight forward and concerned for his patient

12/20/2024

Dr. Shea is always there if you need him and his nurses will help you through any problems your having.

12/18/2024

He's kept me going for many years

12/17/2024

Knowledgeable and very patient. I had numerous medical issues and he took the time to investigate potential causes and options to treat.

12/15/2024

Very professional and interested in my situation

12/07/2024

Very good and takes great care of his patience

12/06/2024

he is great communicator and offers tips on keeping healthy

12/06/2024

He listened to me

12/04/2024

Dr. Shea was very professional and clearly communicative.

12/02/2024

Dr. Shea is an athlete and can better relate to me and my ailments. I have been an avid runner my whole life.
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