The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in chesterton, IN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Shingles near chesterton, IN. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Lake Station Health Center

    2490 Central Ave, 
    Lake Station, IN 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Narayan Prabhakar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Station, Indiana. Dr. Prabhakar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Prabhakar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Porter Physician Services LLC

    650 Dickinson Rd, Suite A, 
    Chesterton, IN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, Filipino, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Candice Yu-Fleming is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesterton, Indiana. Dr. Yu-Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Yu-Fleming is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Quest Diagnostics Inc

    6375 US Highway 6, 
    Portage, IN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manjeet Geeta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Geeta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Geeta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    Referral may be required

    Northern Indiana Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center

    3190 Lancer St, 
    Portage, IN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melanie Griem is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Griem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nummular Eczema, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Griem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    UChicago Medicine Valparaiso — Cumberland

    1231 Cumberland Crossing Drive, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Gasper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Gasper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Idiopathic Edema. Dr. Gasper is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Gasper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    Referral may be required

    Northern Indiana Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center

    3190 Lancer St, 
    Portage, IN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruchik Desai is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3564 Scottsdale St, 
    Portage, IN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Frank Weilnhammer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Weilnhammer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Tracheitis, Sinusitis, and Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Portage NorthShore Health Center

    6050 Sterling Creek Rd, 
    Portage, IN 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Leonard Ostrowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Portage, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ostrowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ostrowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Porter Hospital LLC

    3630 Willowcreek Rd, 
    Portage, IN 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Caleel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Caleel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, Lymphangitis, and Morning Sickness.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Northwest Medical Group-Primary Care

    1231 Cumberland Xing, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sangeeta Sehgal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Sehgal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Sehgal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    808 Vale Park Rd, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anto Maliakkal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Maliakkal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Knock Knees, Peptic Ulcer, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Northwest Medical Group-Primary Care-Valparaiso-2505 Calumet Avenue

    2505 Calumet Ave, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Stamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Stamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Shingles, and Contact Dermatitis. Dr. Stamp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Northwest Medical Group-Primary Care-Valparaiso-2505 Calumet Avenue

    2505 Calumet Ave, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Mirochna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Mirochna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Mountain Sickness, Dementia, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Mirochna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Sudhakar Garlapati

    401 Wall St, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sudhakar Garlapati is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Garlapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Garlapati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Physician Network-Hp Fw Ob/Gyn

    3500 Franciscan Way Ste 300, 
    Michigan City, IN 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mandavi Kulkarni is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Michigan City, Indiana. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sepsis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Kulkarni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    NorthShore Health Centers

    2490 Central Avenue, 
    Lake Station, IN 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Reynaldo Caluag is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Station, Indiana. Dr. Caluag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Caluag is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Milton S Gasparis MD

    1352 S Lake Park Ave, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Greek, Latin, Russian

    Milton Gasparis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Gasparis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Renovascular Hypertension, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Franklin Clinic P.C

    3723 Franklin St, 
    Michigan City, IN 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hitendrakumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Michigan City, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Memory Loss, Heart Attack, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1608 Lincolnway Ste G, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Surya Nallari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Nallari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Nallari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3800 Saint Mary Rd Ste 102, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Cain is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Cain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Chronic Cough, Tietz Syndrome, and Costochondritis. Dr. Cain is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

    When should I see a Shingles doctor near chesterton, IN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Shingles doctor near chesterton, IN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Shingles doctors near chesterton, IN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Shingles doctors near chesterton, IN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Shingles doctor near chesterton, IN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Shingles doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Shingles doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Shingles doctor near chesterton, IN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Shingles doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Shingles doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Shingles doctors near chesterton, IN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Shingles doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Shingles doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Shingles doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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