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Dr. Melissa Cain, MD

Dr. Melissa Cain, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Melissa Cain, MD is a family medicine physician in Valparaiso, IN. She is affiliated with Franciscan Health Rensselaer. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 3 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

3800 Saint Mary Rd Ste 102 Valparaiso, IN 46383

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cain specializes in the areas of Addiction Medicine & Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Cain's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cain

3.0
36 ratings, 15 with a written review
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WORST DR EVER EXPERIENCED!
VERY confrontational, talked down on me and even accused me of “not paying attention” because of how disgusted I was with her behavior.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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John Kelcey – May 01, 2024
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Very competent, thorough
I have had Dr. Cain as my direct primary care doctor for about a year now. I am very happy with my interactions with her. There have been times she has kept me honest in my own care—but it was done in a good way. Highly recommend!Andy S
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andy – Feb 15, 2023
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NOT recommended
Definitely do not recommend. She doesn't seem to know very much. I, the patient, had to explain in detail about several things pertaining to major organs. She comes off as very judgemental, lacks empathy, & can be quite rude. A lit of the time she seems very uninterested in what patients have to say; our opinion, thoughts, & concerns are irrelevant to her cuz she knows better as shes smarter cuz shes the doctor - that's exactly how she acts! Some things she said, came off as stereotypical assumption. Sorry but def not my cup of tea.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Unsatisfied Patient – Aug 12, 2022
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Do not recommend
Lacked empathy, very confrontational, does not listen to her patients, and was unprofessional. She gave me an adverse effect from medication.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Concerned patient – Jul 08, 2022
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Doctor Cain has helped me so much the last couple of months. You can tell by her actions how much she cares for her patients. Unlike most doctor she will talk to you for as long as you need. The first time I met her I was with her an hour and a half. I’m grateful she is in our community.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Stone – Jun 23, 2021
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Visited with severe pain from a pinched nerve that caused me to lose over 75% strength in my left arm and she treated me like a junkie looking for a quick fix on pain medication. I rarely visit the doctor for anything more than a yearly check up. I am still in disbelief that a licensed physician would treat someone in this manner.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2020
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Dr. Cain is one of the finest doctors I have ever been to. It had been years since my last doctor’s visit for a general check up. Dr. Cain alleviated my nervousness with her calm and understanding demeanor. My appointments never felt rushed and she took the time to listen and discuss my concerns about the medication she was prescribing without making me feel dumb for asking questions. I recommended Dr. Cain to all my family and friends!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Vince – Sep 21, 2020
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We have seen Dr Cain for years as a Primary Care doctor for our entire family. She has always been thorough and has gone above and beyond. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a quality PC.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sarah B – Sep 21, 2020
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I just saw Dr. Cain at urgent care for kidney stones. She did a great job of making sure I understood what was going on and my options. Her bedside manor was great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kyle – May 23, 2020
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Have seen her twice. Awesome bedside manner, talked about the problem, explained everything, very helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2020
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Dr Cain was a very good listener and attentive to all my questions. She also took her time talking with me about my condition. Dr. Cain was so very pleasant and up beat during my visit in these trying times. She is such a good person with great bed side manner. I'm looking forward to my next visit. Thank you again Doc!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mark Webb – Apr 26, 2020
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Was in a lot of discomfort from travelers diarrhea. Dr. Cain sat down, listened to my pain description,relay some travelers info that I was not aware of, and then prescribed an antibiotic to help me over my issues. What more could you ask for. Great "bedside " manor, very genuine person. Would return to her with no second thoughts.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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William – Sep 23, 2019
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Saw her a few times. Each time given drugs that didnt work. Still have all the issues i originally started seeing her for. Very cocky, disrespectful, talks to you like you are stupid. You should seek medical attention from another doctor.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Mr Dusek in La Porte, IN – Nov 21, 2016
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I went in for a twenty year neck problem, heartburn and I believed I had something in my ear ( infection, perhaps ). She got mad at me and made me feel stupid and treated me as such, because I had forgotten a surgery I had had, first off. Secondly, I asked if there may be something I could take for my heartburn, she suggested a med, I uses it until gone, came back to tell her it did not work at all, thinking I may get a different prescription, with an oh sorry , I was sent on my way, continued
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Becky in La Porte, IN – Jun 30, 2016
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I was sick with diarrhea and bad stomach pain so I went to her on a Thursday, she said to come back Monday if I wasn't feeling better, during the weekend it got worse so I went back Monday and all she did was sent me home to get a fecal sample. I was never told it would take 3 days to get the results back and ended up going to the hospital where they actually took me seriously and helped. I ended up having a digestive condition that could have required surgery if I waited much longer.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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La Porte, IN – Jun 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melissa Cain, MD is a family medicine physician in Valparaiso, IN. She is affiliated with Franciscan Health Rensselaer. She is accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
Addiction Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office3800 Saint Mary Rd Ste 102 Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Office245 W Johnson Rd Ste 7 La Porte, IN 46350
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Franciscan Health Rensselaer

    1104 E Grace St
    Rensselaer, IN 47978

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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