Best Family Doctors in Saint John
Finding the right family doctor in Saint John means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. The metro has a growing bench of family doctors — 17+ verified family doctors are listed below.
17 family doctors in Saint John


Northshore Health Centers, Inc..
4.5Northshore Health Centers, Inc.. · Family Medicine Physician
9825 Wicker Ave Side(219) 763-8112
Jessica Lynn Bakker, FNP C
4.5Jessica Lynn Bakker · Family Nurse Practitioner
9825 Wicker Ave(219) 763-8112
Nanette Lindesmith, FNP
4.5Nanette Lindesmith · Family Nurse Practitioner
8345 Wicker Ave(219) 627-5077

St Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers
4.5St Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers · Family Medicine Physician
10860 Maple Ln(219) 365-7000


Margarita Vega Suarez, FNP C
4.5Margarita Vega Suarez · Family Nurse Practitioner
9660 Wicker Ave(219) 703-2417



Ganapathi Gottumukkala, MD
4.5Ganapathi Gottumukkala · Family Medicine Physician
9660 Wicker Ave(193) 651-1772

Ganapathi Gottumukkala, MD
4.5Ganapathi Gottumukkala · Family Medicine Physician
9660 Wicker Ave(193) 651-1772

Family Doctors in Saint John by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Family Doctors in nearby cities
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About finding a family doctor in Saint John
Saint John has family doctors practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics. When choosing a family doctor in Saint John, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many Saint John family doctors list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about family doctors in Saint John
How much does a visit to a family doctor cost in Saint John?+
In-network family doctors in Saint John typically run $120–$300 for an initial visit before insurance. Out-of-network rates can be 3–5× higher. Use the insurance filter above to see Saint John family doctors who list your specific plan, and confirm acceptance directly with the office before booking.
Are Saint John family doctors accepting new patients?+
Most Saint John listings indicate new-patient status on the profile. Wait times vary by specialty and insurance; calling the office directly is the fastest way to confirm same-week availability.
Which insurance plans do Saint John family doctors list?+
Major plans in include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings show plans the provider has indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before your appointment.
Do I need a referral to see a family doctor in Saint John?+
Most PPO plans in allow direct booking. HMO and many Medicare Advantage plans require a primary-care referral first. Confirm with your insurer or the office before booking.