Gastroenterologists · Indiana · October 2026
Best Gastroenterologists in Indiana (October 2026)
Dr. Michael Morelli ranks first with a score of 81.9: 4.9 stars from 218 Google reviews; 29 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Lawrence Born ranks second with a score of 80.2: 4.9 stars from 110 Google reviews; 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Gardar Gislason ranks third with a score of 79.8: 5.0 stars from 69 Google reviews; 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Michael Morelli, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 218 Google reviews
Score 81.9 · 29 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Lawrence Born, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 110 Google reviews
Score 80.2 · 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Gardar Gislason, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 69 Google reviews
Score 79.8 · 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Mark Scheidler, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 114 Google reviews
Score 79.4 · 29 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Vajravel Prasad, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 77 Google reviews
Score 78.5 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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James Jacob, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 115 Google reviews
Score 78.2 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Ernest Orinion, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 201 Google reviews
Score 78.0 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Fyeza Haider, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 106 Google reviews
Score 78.0 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Taiseer Shatara, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 66 Google reviews
Score 77.8 · 45 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Michael Rusche, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 77 Google reviews
Score 77.3 · 27 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Morelli, MD | Indianapolis | 81.9 | 4.9 | 218 | 29 |
| 2 | Lawrence Born, MD | Indianapolis | 80.2 | 4.9 | 110 | 38 |
| 3 | Gardar Gislason, MD | Newburgh | 79.8 | 5.0 | 69 | 40 |
| 4 | Mark Scheidler, MD | Indianapolis | 79.4 | 4.9 | 114 | 29 |
| 5 | Vajravel Prasad, MD | Newburgh | 78.5 | 4.9 | 77 | 35 |
| 6 | James Jacob, MD | Indianapolis | 78.2 | 4.8 | 115 | 37 |
| 7 | Ernest Orinion, MD | Indianapolis | 78.0 | 4.8 | 201 | 28 |
| 8 | Fyeza Haider, MD | Indianapolis | 78.0 | 4.9 | 106 | 28 |
| 9 | Taiseer Shatara, MD | Indianapolis | 77.8 | 4.9 | 66 | 45 |
| 10 | Michael Rusche, MD | Newburgh | 77.3 | 5.0 | 77 | 27 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked gastroenterologist in Indiana?
Michael Morelli, MD in Indianapolis, with a BestDocs score of 81.9 (4.9 stars from 218 Google reviews; 29 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many gastroenterologists in Indiana have online booking?
11 of the 46 ranked gastroenterologists in Indiana offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these gastroenterologists ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.