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Wanda G Gifford, NP

Wanda G Gifford, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner
(219) 866-4300
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (87 ratings)

Locations

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Franciscan Physician Network Rensselaer Medical Center

118 W. Drexel Parkway
Rensselaer, IN 47978

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Monday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 6:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Rensselaer Medical Center
219-866-4300 View Details
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Franciscan Health Rensselaer

1104 East Grace Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978

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Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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About Me

Education

Medical School:
St Elizabeth School of Nursing

Medical School:
Valparaiso University

Undergraduate:
Saint Joseph's College - CLOSED

Board Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • 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
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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(87 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.

48 Reviews

02/15/2026

She's knowledgeable. She listens to you and is very friendly.

02/10/2026

She is very good at what she does and cares about her patients 😊

01/19/2026

Compassionate, caring, listens to what you have to say and easy to schedule an appointment with

01/12/2026

Wanda listens and responds to every concern. She is caring and professional.

01/08/2026

Dr. Gifford is calm, gentle soul. She takes time to talk with you regarding your health and how things are going with you.

01/03/2026

Very helpful

12/30/2025

Wanted to talk to me and explain what was going on got the treatments that I needed and will be waiting on the results

12/27/2025

She is very professional and courteous.

12/23/2025

Wanda always strives to help with difficult medical problems without feeling rushed

12/16/2025

She is very thorough and listens to my concerns.

12/16/2025

Friendly and thorough!

12/09/2025

Listens to my symptoms is kind and patient and does a good exam

11/17/2025

Listens to you and hears what I have to say

11/10/2025

Easy to discuss any issues that I had

11/06/2025

Thorough and knowledgeable

07/16/2025

She takes her time with a patient.

07/16/2025

She takes an interest in what I have to say and gives me good health care.

07/15/2025

She listens to your concerns,& very caring

07/15/2025

not only did i like WANDA, G but 2 of my Neighbors also said that she is great. she is very thorough and very knowledgeable with lots of experience. She is a hidden gem, you are lucky to have her.

07/10/2025

Wanda is very polite and professional and explain things in a way that I can understand what’s going on with me. Gives me recommendations of how to make myself feel better. And I like the way she jokes around a little bit to make me feel comfortable.

07/08/2025

She is thorough and listens

07/08/2025

Wanda is knowledgeable and thorough with her examination.

07/07/2025

Took time and very thorough and very pleasant.

07/05/2025

Wanda is very knowledgeable and personable

07/03/2025

Took time and answered my concerns

06/30/2025

She is most helpful and shows concerns with whatever medical issues you have. That means a lot as we age.

06/26/2025

She is thorough, personable.

06/23/2025

She is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with.

06/17/2025

She is friendly and helpful

06/16/2025

She does explain things and is very pleasant to be around

06/13/2025

Very understanding

06/10/2025

Always wonderful care.

05/31/2025

They go were they can

05/15/2025

She’s great. I feel like she cares about her patience and takes time with you. She’s a wonderful person and nurse practitioner. I would highly recommend her.

05/04/2025

She is very personable and does not rush the appointment. My only problem is that my appointments get moved two or three times from original scheduling.

04/28/2025

Follows through on recommendations,& setting up appointments for specialists. Her nurse Sharon Moore is very caring, & thorough.

04/11/2025

She always figures out my health issues. She cares about her patients. She explains vividly what her diagnosis is and you leave your appointment with answers to your problem.

04/10/2025

Caring, listens to concerns, professional, friendly, very knowledgeable.

04/08/2025

Answered all my questions

04/07/2025

Wanda is very thoughtful and takes the time to listen to your concerns. Wanda has a lot of experience and does a great job keeping up with my health maintenance. I don’t ever worry about something getting missed when I see Wanda.

04/04/2025

Wanda is very thorough and very caring. She explained everything and answers all questions.

03/31/2025

Very welcoming, kind, and because she is VERY medically knowledgeable, she is able to help me understand what is medically happening to me without making me feel inferior! Also truthful and encouraging! Steadying and encouraging! SOO trustesd!

03/28/2025

Wanda and her nurses address all my health concerns with compassion.

03/28/2025

She is kind and very thorough.

03/25/2025

Wanda is very thorough and knowledgeable

03/21/2025

I have known Wanda a long time and always have had good things from her

03/21/2025

Wanda is very polite and professional. Makes you feel comfortable by telling little stories about her personal life. Answered all of my questions. Explained everything so I could understand. Took the time to write out a couple places for me to check out for losing weight. She’s the Best !

03/18/2025

Nurse practitioner was courteous, knowledgable, and encouraging.
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