Franciscan Physician Network Valparaiso Health Center
Primary Care • Valparaiso, IN • Since 2012
About
Summary: Franciscan Physician Network (FPN) is a nonprofit physician network affiliated with Franciscan Health, serving multiple regions in Indiana, South Suburban Chicago, and Southwest Michigan. Headquartered in Mishawaka, Indiana, FPN operates 6 offices across the United States with regional coverage including Northern and Western Indiana, and the Greater Chicago area. The network, founded in 2012, is part of the Franciscan Alliance and focuses on hospital and health care services through affiliated centers and providers. For Valparaiso, Indiana (Valparaiso Health Center), FPN’s presence falls within the Northwest Indiana region, aligning with nearby locations and the broader Franciscan Health system. If you’re seeking specific services, providers, or directions in Valparaiso, contact FPN or visit the directory for precise practitioner listings and facility details.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
2421 LaPorte Avenue
Phone
(219) 462-4167
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Opening Hours
8:00am - 6:00pm
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours for the Valparaiso Health Center?
8:00am - 6:00pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Franciscan Health Official Directory: Individual provider ratings often range from 4.8 to 4.9 out of 5 stars based on Franciscan's own directory (Specialty center listed with 218 ratings for providers)
- RateMDs (for Express Care): 2.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Patients praise
- Patients appreciate specific doctors, nurse practitioners, and specialists for their kindness and listening skills
- Positive experiences regarding thorough care and professional bedside manner from individual providers
Common complaints
- Long wait times and lack of communication regarding delays
- Reports of rude, unprofessional, or dismissive staff and receptionists
- Concerns about billing practices and surprise fees
- Perceived lack of care or inability to address specific health issues efficiently
"The staff were rude and unprofessional. Nurse treated us like our very existence was a major inconvenience to her. Don't bother coming here unless you don't mind being treated like cattle."
— LocalityBiz Review"She really listens to her patients and is incredibly helpful. I’ll never go anywhere else."
— BusinessYab Review regarding a gastroenterologistSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Franciscan Physician Network welcomes Dr. Leena Aljobeh to Valparaiso practice - Beecher Beacon — Oct 23, 2025
- Franciscan Physician Network adds board-certified family medicine doctor in Valparaiso — Oct 20, 2025
- Franciscan Physician Network adds board-certified family medicine doctor in Valparaiso - GreatNews.Life — Oct 16, 2025
- Dr. Ruolan L. Pi, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Valparaiso, IN — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Janet Bilder - Family Medicine Doctor in Valparaiso, IN — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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