Dr. Brian Bigelow, MD

Cardiology*MaleAge 53

Cardiology*

Dr. Brian Bigelow, MD is a cardiologist in Carmel, IN. He specializes in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and more.

Dr. Brian Bigelow, MD

Cardiothoracic Anesthesia IN PC

10580 N Meridian St Carmel, IN 46290

Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bigelow is affiliated with Hendricks Regional Health Danville, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Bigelow is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bigelow specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Bigelow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bigelow

5.0
31 ratings, 21 with a written review
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Long time patient
Dr Bigelow is one of the kindest and concerned docs I have. I too trust him with my life. He always makes me smile.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 11, 2025
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Long time patient
Friendly staff and always enjoy talking with Dr. Bigelow
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 18, 2025
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D.ihrie
I was welcomed by Robyn. She made sure all information was updated. Robin (2) called me back and showed me to my exam room. Dr. Brian Bigelow came in, listened to me on how I have been since our last visit. We talked about my health and what I had to do to keep my good heart health. Dr. Bigelow is the BEST.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dan ihrie – Dec 21, 2024
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Trust him with my life
I have been going to Dr. Bigelow for several year. He always makes me feel important. Very professional. Personable, concerned for my well being. Plan on being his patient for several years.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Ginther, Dan – Aug 15, 2024
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Tons of Confidence Being His Patient
Dr. Bigelow has great communication skills and explains things clearly. I’ve got total confidence in his decision making and happy to have him as my doctor. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a cardiologist “in a heartbeat”.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Chuck Heinrich – Apr 30, 2024
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The BEST!!!!
Dr Bigelow ALWAYS takes time to listen to any concerns you may have. I first met him 12 years ago and I have had the greatest respect for him ever since. I know he cares a great deal about my health. I am sure I can call him anytime I feel I need his advice and help. My wife and I are very lucky to have him as my cardiologist. He is a GREAT asset to St Vincent group. His staff has always been very friendly and professional. Never have had to wait any great length of time to get in. He saved my life 8 years ago by getting me in to see a pulmonary Dr Mintz at St Vincent after 2 other Drs told me to enjoy my life as I only had 2 years left to live and there was nothing that could be done. Thank you Dr BigelowVery much appreciate you !!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Chuck Smith – Mar 12, 2024
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Need more like him!!
He is always very prompt with my appointments. Takes the time needed to answer all my questions in a way I understand. His staff is great and I just wish that all my other healthcare providers were like Dr. Bigelow!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Happy Patient – Mar 05, 2024
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Outstanding interpersonal listening and explanatio
Has a wide range of knowledge and analysis capabilities. I am confident in other’s personal recommendations about him. Very pleasant and very professional. I would see him any time I need his expertise! He belongs to a great team!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Richard Carter – Dec 12, 2023
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Everything went well
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jim Harrell – Jan 10, 2023
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Great bedside manner
Great bedside manner and he listened to everything I was telling him !! He made me feel very relaxed and comfortable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bea Wagoner – Sep 15, 2022
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Heart checkup
The staff was very friendly and helpful! Dr Bigelow took his time to talk with us and was thorough when he checked out my husband. He’s an awesome doctor!! Would never go anywhere else!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Edwin and Annette Reed – Jun 19, 2022
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14 years ago I was extremely fortunate to be referred to Dr. Bigelow for a circulation issue. He has been my first and only cardiologist ever since. I can't say enough about his professional and personal qualities: Listener, Detailed Explainer, and warm personality - Rare gifts all.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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- m – Jan 25, 2022
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Dr Bigelow has very good bedside manner. Explained my condition and next steps in easily and thoughtful manner.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Gary – Jan 19, 2022
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Excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 08, 2021
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A+
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 31, 2021
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He is a true professional with a caring personality. He explains in ways I understand, he doesn’t mind questions, and he has a fun spirit!! Dr. Bigelow is also my husband’s cardiologist, and we think he is #1!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carol M. – Jul 20, 2021
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Dr. Bigelow took time to explain things and answered all my questions even though there were a lot of them.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 04, 2021
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Listened intently, understood my situation, referred me for appropriate testing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David Benshoof – May 29, 2021
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Top of the line Cardiologist
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2019
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Dr Bigelow performed procedure on my husband inserting his 10th stent. Personality plus. Excellent communication skills. Any question you ask he takes you seriously and looks directly at you. We highly recommend him. We felt all questions answered. Top top top notch.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Susan O'Dell in Rochester, IN – Apr 30, 2017
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Kristen Ingram, MD, is a family medicine doctor with Ascension St. Vincent in Salem, IN. He provides primary care for minor illness and injuries, preventive health screenings, routine check-ups and vaccinations. Dr. Ingram listens to understand...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • Indiana University / Bloomington

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Bigelow is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Cardiothoracic Anesthesia IN PC

    Ascension Medical Group The Heart Center of Indiana10580 N Meridian St Carmel, IN 46290
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    Ascension Medical Group Crawfordsville Immediate Care

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    Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent - Indianapolis Cardiovascular Surgery

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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent Avon Cardiology

    Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent Avon Cardiology9166 E US Highway 36 Avon, IN 46123
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hendricks Regional Health

      1000 E Main St
      Danville, IN 46122
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension St. Vincent Carmel

      13500 N Meridian St
      Carmel, IN 46032
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension St. Vincent Fishers

      13861 Olio Rd
      Fishers, IN 46037

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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