I seen Debra Equihau at this office and my experience was very lack luster. She confirmed my…read morehyperemesis, encouraged me to take leave from my job as a teacher, agreed to complete FMLA paperwork so I could take UNPAID leave and secure my position; upon sending over the paperwork, I had to follow up multiple times via phone and in person. The office made me make an appointment to have the paperwork filled out, and it still did not get filled out until I was not present. when it was sent back to my job it was not completed as discussed, and instead for maternity leave rather than currently. Debra refused to explain this to me herself but sent a nurse to tell me she "DECIDED" I didn't need it afterall, after I had already take 4 weeks off due to my hyperemesis. I would not recommend seeing her specially from this office. I was forced to return to work where I am now working unpaid as Debra suggested I take leave and use my sick days as with FMLA I could get those days back. obviously this was not the case and I've had no choice but to find another office. If she could treat me so poorly so early in my pregnancy, I can't imagine seeing her when I'm further along or during birth.

I had scheduled an appointment 4 weeks in advance to have pregnancy bloodwork & an ultrasound…read moreconducted. When the appointment was scheduled, I received a confirmation email and it was listed as a "new gyne exam". Having some apprehension about the appointment, I decided to give them a call yesterday, because I was not comfortable consenting to any sort of pelvic exam due to an an extensive history of sexual abuse. They explained that they would take a urine sample to confirm pregnancy, and that they required a vaginal exam, vaginal swab for STDs, cervical exam, cervical scraping (pap smear) to screen for cancer and check to make sure my cervix was favorable for pregnancy. They also stated that they would then conduct bloodwork for pregnancy. They said they saw in my notes that I wanted an ultrasound, but they don't do that in-office and I would have to schedule a separate appointment to be seen at the hospital for an ultrasound (this was not disclosed to me prior). I explained to them that I was not comfortable at all with any pelvic exam and the reasons why. They were very dismissive of my trauma and concerns and stated that the pelvic exam was a requirement for continuation of care. They also stated that no OB in their network would see me as a patient without these preliminary screenings. I re-iterated once more that this would not be possible due to the trigger of panic attacks and they still remained firm that it was a requirement to be their patient. I said "well, I guess I'm not going to be a patient then" and canceled my appointment. I will never choose a provider who does not take my trauma and mental health into consideration when it comes to care. My trauma and my body need to be respected. I would not recommend these providers to anyone who has experienced abuse! They are set in their ways and are not concerned with your well being.

My father has recently seen Dr Brown and I am thoroughly displeased with his practice. He has been…read morethere on multiple occasions and every time Dr Brown has neglected to address his High Blood Pressure. My father recently expressed his concern with pain in his ears and Dr Brown stated he would go get something to look in his ears, then went into the hallway and told the nurses he was leaving for the day and proceeded to exit out the back door. All while my father was waiting and could hear their conversation. His practice is unprofessional and frankly seems to not care about his patients. They seem to care more about collecting theirs patients money then they do their actual patients. My mother was miss diagnosed on several occasions before finding another DR. My suggestion is to find a doctor who actually cares to practice medicine. And most definitely NOT this place.

Dr. Brown became my parent's doctor, and that of several of their friends, after we left Dr. Forgey…read more(who nearly killed my Dad when he had sepsis). Dr. Brown has seen my Mom through several surgeries, and various flu's and skin conditions, and has been tremendously helpful to me, my husband, and my kids (teenagers), especially when it comes to vaccinations. Unlike so many physicians, he spends actual TIME with his patients, and his nursing staff (Sabrina, Darby and Sheila) are just as talented and caring. He doesn't take our insurance, but I don't care. It's worth the $60 insurance won't pay just to chat with him about what's going on medically. He also has facilities at the Merrillville office to do blood draws and x-rays, so it's pretty full service. I wish he worked more hours, but other than that, I'm very happy with Dr. John Brown and his staff.

Good customer service and very helpful and attentive to my needs and concerns. I'm glad that I made…read morethe switch to Family Medicine of Merrillville and Dr Alobeid.

If you have insurance coverage that will cover prescription costs then I do not recommend Family…read moreMedicine of Merrillville. You would be better served going to a genuine provider who puts more emphasis on patient care and less emphasis on profit. I have been going to Family Medicine of Merrillville for over a year. I was originally in "Dr. Luke's" care. He is an LPN who got a job elsewhere and I was subsequently assigned to LPN Weronika Lugo when he left. I had two visits with Weronika Lugo. The first was on March 12, 2026. The second was on May 21, 2026. During these visits the subject of additional medications came up that I needed. When I asked about those Weronika Lugo's response was to "Take charge of your healthcare and do it yourself." This is a curious answer for a caregiver to give to a patient. Over the course of two visits she gave me this exact response at least six times to various questions. A reasonable interpretation is that she doesn't want to deal with me. And I'm fine with that. I started looking for another doctor's office. I started having problems getting my prescription refilled. After several phone calls to the pharmacy and the insurance company my wife determined that the prescription had been approved on the wrong prescription insurance plan that was employer based. The insurance company insisted on dealing with the doctor's office and it was not something that I could get done myself. The office manager's response at Family Medicine of Merrillville was to acknowledge that it would take an employee a considerable amount of time on the phone with the insurance company to get this mistake corrected. Then she said this wasn't an expenditure she was willing to make and if I wanted my prescription I needed to pay $300 to their office to get it filled instead of just paying the $25 copay at the pharmacy. That is when I knew for certain they really don't want me as a patient. Their main concern isn't the welfare of their patients. It is selling drugs out of their refrigerator for maximum profitability. I was prepared for indifference. But what happened when I went to a legitimate healthcare provider and left Family Medicine of Merrillville was entirely unwarranted. They listed my prescription as "no longer medically necessary" in my records to prevent me from getting it under insurance coverage at a pharmacy since I opted not to buy it directly from them. They did this in July when I had not had a visit to their office since May. I had already gone to another LPN for a checkup and gotten a prescription elsewhere. Family Medicine of Merrillville intentionally kneecapped me on the way out the door. I don't know if this is illegal or unethical but I am reporting it to whatever regulatory authority I can find whose jurisdiction covers it. My recommendation is a hard pass on Family Medicine of Merrillville. There are some good people who work there but the people who direct and focus the work don't have your best interests in mind. They are the kind of people who would have been selling Fen-phen out of the trunk of a car in 1995.

It's perhaps a bit odd to post a review about my doctor on Yelp but it just goes to show you how…read moreimpressed I am with this doctor. Doctor Fausto is the best family doctor I've ever had. He doesn't over charge, is a genuinely good human being and always diagnoses well. My kids think he's great too. The staff can come across grumpy but they're just really busy and nice people if you talk to them

This Office is TERRIBLE. Two months in a row now they have not completed my daughters prescription…read more This last time I SPECIFICALY asked the receptionist if the prescription was correct and she said yes. Now it is Saturday and the doctor will NOT call the pharmacy and tell them how often my daughter gets her medicine. So, my daughter will be out of her medicine until at least Monday. Do not go to this office. Find a better neurologist. This office is ridiculous.

I was referred to this physician for my 8 year old who suffers from headaches. I pushed back the…read morestart date of a new job to bring her, I had all information needed for paper work, however my ex husband will not get me health insurance cards. They refused to see my daughter because I didn't have the cards. I had the information off the cards, not the cards. I explained my situation, after all I can't be the only one whose ex-husband makes this stuff difficult. They gave no damns at all and just rescheduled the appointment. I'm currently looking for a different neurologist, if they can turn down an 8 year old for headaches with a family history of brain tumors over not having insurance cards but having insurance...that doctor needs to find a heart and a little more understanding for families like mine that are trying their hardest to do what they can with little to no help from ex-husband. I now may have to wait another 3 months to get her into a doctor since I start my new job today. Thank you so much doctor magno and your snotty office team for being completely useless and uncaring!!!

I went into the Merrillville office with terrible health, after years of neglecting myself to care…read morefor others. I knew I was in deep trouble, and as it turned out I was. If it wasn't for their fast lab work, care and treatments, frankly I wouldn't be here. They listened, and went right to work fast. Lynn Miskovich the nurse practitioner over there saved my life. There is no doubt. While others want something else in a healthcare environment, my experience is different. I just wanted my life . How can you ever thank someone for that? Isn't that the most important thing a healthcare facility is supposed to do? Thank you, Community Net in Merrillville, especially Lynn your the best. I know I was cranky, nervous, tired, and difficult, but you kept going, calmly and focused. Always know I humbly thank you.

Dr Lynn I think her name was. She is an idiot. I temper coming here once for to see her. I was…read morehaving ingrown hairs on Legs , fatigue etc. I told her my Dermatologist told me my immune system may have been low. So instead of Dr. Lynn testing my vitamin D levels. the woman tested me for AIDS. I was 22 years old, and still a virgin... of Course it came back negative. However, it's the principle. Lynn Should have know better. On top of that my insurance company told me she is not a Doctor, but a NP...

Suresh Reddy and his nurse Yessie are the WORST healthcare providers in this area . He yells at you…read morelike your a child when you tell him he's not helping your issue . I called and spoke to Yessie regarding blood glucose testing strips for my husband and 2 weeks went by and she still hasn't sent his prescription to the pharmacy I called and complained and she starts yelling at me telling me I ever asked her for them mean while I recorded the entire conversation. When we spoke to Dr Reddy to tell him about the service received he said he doesn't know who to believe then I told him I recorded the conversation and he stated that I needed to go see a new doctor and that he can't take my complaining . It's very sad that this office treats you this way . I will be calling my insurance company to inform them as well. Why charge for services I'm not receiving!

I love coming to this office the nurses Daisy & Yesi are always a joy to talk to very friendly and…read morepolite keep up the good work girls!

Dr. Khalid is somewhat of a dinosaur in the best way--old school in that he actually takes the time…read moreto address all of my concerns in a single visit. He offers quality care that's becoming rare in modern medicine, where hospital systems often feel rushed and impersonal. With him, I never feel rushed at all.

I've been a patient with doctor Fausto Magno for a few years now and thought it worth to give a…read moreshout out to this AMAZING doctor. The things he is exceptional at: - He listens - He really listens before diagnoses - He cares about your wallet: what dr will tell you to not do the MRI's even though he'd earn off of it. He's exceptionally honest and trustworthy. - He does a lot himself

My Son suffers from Migraines so badly that it has adversely affected his school attendance. We…read morewere referred from Immediate Care-Best Advice ever! Dr Magno is kind, detail oriented and an expert in Pediatric Neurology. Staff are great and the locations pretty easily found. Do your young loved ones who are Migraine/Migraine Syndrome sufferers a favor and see Dr. Magno.