Dr. Joseph G. Fanelli, MD | Michigan City, IN | Neurology

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Dr. Joseph Fanelli is a neurologist and psychiatrist who earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. With four decades of medical practice, he brings extensive experience to treating patients with both neurological and psychiatric conditions. Dr. Fanelli maintains board certifications in his specialties and has dedicated his career to understanding the complex relationship between brain function and mental health.

Dr. Fanelli practices at Saint Catherine Hospital and sees patients at the Swanson Center in Michigan City, Indiana. He specializes in treating mood disorders in children and adolescents, including substance use disorders affecting teens. His clinical expertise includes conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and specialized drug screening procedures. Patients have given Dr. Fanelli an average rating of 3.2 on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to providing thorough psychiatric and neurological care.

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44 Ratings
40 years of experience
17 insurance plans accepted
Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
17 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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I can't rate him based on meeting him since he never spoke to me but must think he's God and can diagnose with out evaluation of his St. Catherine's inpatients. Falsely diagnosed mind you and over medicated with antipsychotics to the point I was catatonic. I have PTSD which mimics several symptoms of more severe illnesses when in a disassociated state. IMy insurance company was not to keen on finding out he billed them for evaluation and therapy he or any of his staff did not perform. Medicare doesn't take kindly to fraud. No wonder his license in Illinois was revoked.

October 3rd, 2020

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August 6th, 2020

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James Lechelt? If so we need to talk very important death has occurred

March 12th, 2020

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He's not in my state anymore thank God, he ruined my life.

February 17th, 2019

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First draft I've ever seen who truly listens and addresses your concern.matches med with your issues and likes to follow up quickly. Truly wants to help u. I was very lucky to find.

October 22nd, 2017

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Dr. Fanelli himself is great. Overall, though I only give him 3 stars because his staff. I love the dr, but his staff honestly makes me want to find a different dr. I had a few appointments scheduled & each one they reschedule. I still haven't seen him yet and it's been 4 months now! When I call the hospital sometimes they're rude! It's definitely not a pleasant experience, I will most likely find another psychiatrist because the staff. I believe it's important to be sensitive to patients that are seeing a psychiatrist because we know they have issues, but being rude is not a way of helping.

October 1st, 2016

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He is charming and talks a good game. These two characteristics explain his bipolar reviews. I experienced the doctor as described in both the positive and negative reviews. Unfortunately, the negative caused years of painful psychological healing. Fortunately, I passed through the pain whole and well.

March 12th, 2016

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Very easy to talk to takes time to listen to me.

March 3rd, 2016

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Dr. Fanelli always spent time with me,explained medications to me,was always nice to me(it was his staff that was rude) and his diagnosis was very accurate.

September 13th, 2015

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Dr. Fanelli is a "drug" pusher and a quack... he over medicates his patients instead of trying to help them.

August 4th, 2015

Swanson Center

7224 W 400 NMichigan City, IN 46360

Tel: (219) 879-4621

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Joseph Gerard Fanelli, MD	Dr. Terry Mark Himes, DO	Dr. Cinthi Pillai, MD	Dr. Linda Gail Munson, DO
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.2 (44 Ratings)	4.1 (30 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	2.1 (8 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, Polish
Michigan City , IN	Las Vegas , NV	New York , NY	Knox , IN
Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences	Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med	Med School: Newcastle University UK	Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Medical School

Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & SciencesGraduated in 1986

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Fanelli affiliated with?: Dr. Joseph Fanelli is affiliated with Saint Catherine Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Joseph Fanelli's office located?: Dr. Joseph Fanelli's office is located at 7224 W 400 N, Michigan City, IN, 46360.

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