Wendy Renee Dutcher, DNP

Wendy Renee Dutcher, DNP

Specialties: Family Nurse Practitioner
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Emergency Center Chesterton, A Department Of Franciscan Health Michigan City

770 Indian Boundary Road
Chesterton, IN 46304

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Franciscan Health Emergency Center Chesterton, A Department Of Franciscan Health Michigan City

Franciscan Physician Network LaPorte Health Center

900 I Street
LaPorte, IN 46350

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7:00am - 5:00pm
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7:00am - 5:00pm
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7:00am - 5:00pm
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7:00am - 5:00pm
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Franciscan Physician Network LaPorte Health Center

Franciscan Physician Network Valparaiso Specialty Health Center

2590 West Morthland Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46385

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8:00am - 12:00pm
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1:00pm - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Valparaiso Specialty Health Center

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(234 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.

131 Reviews

08/08/2026

I thought she was nice and knowledgeable. She left the decision up to me on what I wanted to do.

08/07/2026

Patient, understanding, honest and care Everyone was the same

08/03/2026

She draws on a well rounded store of knowledge and applies the appropriate information to my situation.

08/01/2026

Never rushing when she sees me. Making sure I understand my medication and what it is for.

07/31/2026

I would highly recommend her. I felt that she took the time to listen to my health concerns and gave me my options.

07/25/2026

good listener, compassion for others.

07/23/2026

Wendy was exceptional - intelligent, knowledgeable, insightful, empathetic, and skilled.

07/21/2026

Listens, and informs.

07/20/2026

Very nice easy to chat with beautiful personally very educated on the matter at hand

07/13/2026

She and her team were very helpful

07/10/2026

Very nice

07/08/2026

She listened to my questions and concerns.

07/07/2026

Very good

07/05/2026

Really liked Wendy. She listened and was very kind, professional, helpful.

07/02/2026

Wendy is always so willing to answer all questions and is very kind and professional.

07/01/2026

The service I was provided was very thorough and I feel like my needs were met. I’m very satisfied with the service I received.

06/30/2026

Knowledgeable, professional and courteous.

06/26/2026

I like her attention to my complaints and her treatment recommendations

06/23/2026

Wendy will listen and takes the time to listen to concerns and then gives feedback. She’s kind, smart and is very patient focused. I love working with her because she is down to earth and easy to communicate with.

06/17/2026

This lady is so super nice and just relaxing. she makes sure you understands everything before you leave.

06/16/2026

Wendy Dutcher, explained things very well! She was listening to my concerns, we have a plan in place.

06/15/2026

She listened carefully to my concerns and made suggestions that were pertinent to me. She exhibited professionalism and was approachable.

06/14/2026

Very friendly and caring

06/13/2026

Knowledgeable and took time to answer ALL my questions!

06/10/2026

Very easy to talk to and listens to what you say.

06/09/2026

Wendy listens and is thorough in her questions to make sure I get the best care and diagnosis.

06/01/2026

Very patient. i did not feel rushed at all. Dr. Dutcher listened very closely to my issues and concerns and explained things very clearly.

05/25/2026

She listens and knows what she is talking about.

05/18/2026

Excellent! She is very good at her job!

05/16/2026

Wendy was very nice & professional. I discussed my concerns with her & she assured me that they were valid concerns & they would be addressed.

05/16/2026

Informative and patient.

05/15/2026

Answered questions and concerns

05/13/2026

She listens to your concerns and follows through!!

05/05/2026

Professional with best efforts, but no newer or outside of the box suggestions for treatment yet.

05/05/2026

Easy to talk to, answered my questions Professional, friendly & caring

05/04/2026

She was nice, polite and listened well to my concerns.

05/02/2026

Wendy Dutcher was very pleasant, attentive and kind. She was thorough and knowledgeable.

04/30/2026

I like that everything about the place

04/30/2026

She was very attentive to my questions. Took time to explain what’s going on. Had a good game plan.

04/26/2026

Very knowledgeable, kind and caring. She takes the time to listen and answer my questions.

04/22/2026

She focuses on you during your appt.

04/21/2026

Very understanding and helpful to me I'm my information on my issues.

04/20/2026

As mentioned above. Very good first appointment.

04/20/2026

Very kind, very relatable. Is willing to spend extra time to really know your situations and symptoms either in-visit or thru testing.

04/15/2026

Kind, patient, and thorough

04/01/2026

Knowledgeable, compassionate, and makes you feel heard.

04/01/2026

Very friendly and informative

03/31/2026

I was very happy with our visit and she is professional and she cares

03/31/2026

She's awesome!!!

03/27/2026

Why would I recommend her? Because even though she looked a little drained from the day she never let it affect her time with me.

03/26/2026

Asked no questions my doctor hadn't already asked. Did not touch me or even recommend a good probiotic. Was of my time and insurance.

03/25/2026

She showed a lot of concern for my health.

03/24/2026

compassionate

03/24/2026

She was very pleasant. I just wish she could of helped me more.

03/21/2026

She took time to review my symptoms. She asked questions and answered any questions I had.

03/19/2026

Overall pleased with hospital and care.

03/17/2026

Informative and helpful. Timely and didn't feel rushed.

03/16/2026

Very. Interested in my situation. Very satisfied.

03/14/2026

Pleasant staff (Ashley) and Wendy was caring and knowledeable. Thank you. :^)

03/12/2026

Very knowledgeable and took the time with us and on time.

03/11/2026

I felt respected and "heard" by NP Dutcher.

03/10/2026

She is very nice, informative, promot, and educational.

03/09/2026

She was friendly and very informative.

03/05/2026

Wendy is a very nice person to talk to. She answered all our questions to our satisfaction.

03/03/2026

Regardless of the problems I had Wendy did continue to work to find a facility for me.

02/20/2026

Wendy is understanding and helpful.

02/19/2026

She was lovely, thorough. And knowledgeable.

02/19/2026

She is kind and helps you to understand things clearly.

02/17/2026

She listened and made me feel like I was a part of the decision making process.

02/16/2026

She was very thorough and answered all of my questions. I felt comfortable with her and confident that she was covering all the bases with my health concerns.

02/13/2026

She covered everything that I asked. She was great.

02/13/2026

Very thorough and asked a lot of questions

02/12/2026

She is professional; she listens; very smart; kind and helpful

02/11/2026

She definitely seeks to insure you that your concern is her concern.

02/10/2026

Ask good questions and answered all of mine. Very helpful and nice.

02/06/2026

Professional, relatable knowledgable excellent communication

02/04/2026

Knowledgeable unrushed

02/04/2026

She was very patient and kind to us. She was very professional and took time to understand our problem.

02/02/2026

Very knowledgeable and compassionate. She takes the time to listen carefully and answer my questions and concerns.

01/30/2026

Presented herself well and knows what she is talking about

01/27/2026

She is very thorough and answers questions.

01/25/2026

She listened to me and showed understanding and concern. She took action to discover and treat my problems.

01/14/2026

Wendy asked questions and also listened.

01/14/2026

She explained things thoroughly and did not rush through the appointment

01/13/2026

She was very nice

01/12/2026

Seems to be a decent doctor

01/11/2026

Wendy is intelligent, warm, professional, and very helpful.

01/08/2026

Doesn't make you feel like an idiot and just fun

01/03/2026

Professional, knowledgeable, caring, and excellent listening skills.

12/31/2025

Wendy has a fantastic 'bedside manner' and was really an active listener.

12/31/2025

She seemed concerned to help me get to the root of the issue.

12/30/2025

Again, she looked me directly in the eye as questions and responses were answered-Throughly professional!

12/29/2025

Knowledgeable and caring

12/26/2025

She was so caring and patient.

12/26/2025

I referred my uncle to Dr. Dutcher because she is an excellent doctor.

12/22/2025

It was a very positive experience.

12/10/2025

Was very helpful. Answered all my questions.

12/04/2025

She is personable and caring.

11/30/2025

She is knowledgeable and caring

11/24/2025

I feel she listens to you and explains things very well.

11/19/2025

Very kind, smart and relatable to her patients.

11/16/2025

Impressed with the compassion of the whole team and staff

11/14/2025

She is very kind and knowledgeable she listens to your concerns. Got right to figuring out what treatment plan to start with and ready to find out what's wrong.

11/14/2025

She was very kind and knowledgeable

11/06/2025

not wendy fault but i have to wait six months for the operation because they are to bust

11/05/2025

Listening carefully and empathetic

10/26/2025

She's thorough and Informative

10/24/2025

Very informative and let me know of my choices.

10/23/2025

WENDY WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL

10/21/2025

She was courteous and professional. She was knowledgeable and gave insight into my condition.

10/15/2025

She explains things does carefully ask several questions and is very interested and concerned. She is very good!

10/14/2025

She was fantastic. So down to earth. She actually included me in the decisions that needed to be made. Felt very comfortable and positive.

10/10/2025

Going in and it Being the First time ever visiting a digestive care place, I was pretty nervous. Wendy asked me questions and took time to listen to my answers.

10/10/2025

She appeared professional and knowledgeable, as well as pleasant.

10/08/2025

She was very thoughtful and explained things well.

10/06/2025

She listened and gave instructions on what to do with the Mirolax if it was not providing what I needed.

10/06/2025

Wendy Dutcher seemed to take real interest in my concerns

10/04/2025

Listens to issues and is helpful in looking for solutions

09/26/2025

Very professional, informative, and empathetic

09/20/2025

Nurse disregarded symptoms, response was fairly delayed. Was supposed to call to tell me how to manage symptoms and never called.

09/19/2025

She took the time to discuss all details important to me.

09/17/2025

Friendly

09/15/2025

I believe Wendy, listen to all my questions and answer them was extremely helpful in making my next session for what to do.

09/15/2025

She is wonderful

09/02/2025

Wendy was kind and knowledgeable

09/02/2025

She was very thorough and nice

08/28/2025

Thorough

08/26/2025

Very thorough and easy to talk to

08/26/2025

She listened to my issues without feeling rushed.

08/25/2025

Very friendly and knowledgable.

08/25/2025

I didn’t spend that much time with her so hard to review but she seemed proactive in her approach.
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