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Dr. Cheryl Short, MD

Dr. Cheryl Short, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Cheryl Short, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Valparaiso, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities St. Mary Medical Center and Northwest Health-Porter. She is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

85 E US Highway 6 Ste 330 Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 983-8300

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Short's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Short

4.1
33 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
18%
18%

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Love her!
I have been seeing Dr Short for over 20 years. She has seen me through more things than I care to think about. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and will answer questions until I don’t have any more. I have since moved an hour away and I continue to travel to appointments with her.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 30, 2024
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5 stars
I have been seeing Dr Short for about 6 years and just adore her, she answers any questions that I have and is very caring. As to the person that said she would drop me as a patient when i went on Medicare, not true. Totally recommend her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 11, 2024
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Not very happy with this office currently. Sent my daughter for birth control and has to be approved by my insurance before they can do procedure. Well it’s been 2 weeks now and no one is returning my phone calls. From the office. I got one return call saying they will find out more info and then nothing again. Now have to find another OB and hope my insurance will cover a second visit for same thing. This visit was a waste of insurance money!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 18, 2021
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Tried to make an appointment for 7 days. They kept saying someone would call me back. Went there in person and took my referral. Then they called the next day and said they don't have the referral (neither the faxed one or the hand delivered one). Then they found it just to have Dr. Short deny the referral. Yet she is taking new patient's. The staff seems to not have it together and were always cold and uncaring. I called Dr. Jones and got and appointment right away. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND DR. SHORT TO ANYONE, after this experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Melody Kingery – Apr 16, 2021
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Good doctor. Saw for 30 years. She will drop you when you go on Medicare. Be ready.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Mrs Elderbery – Mar 27, 2021
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She is wonderful and very calming and knowledgeable about everything. She takes great care of her patients and treats like family. I will always go to her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bethany – Jun 06, 2020
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Wonderful. Dr. Short has a wonderful personality and is very thorough. She truly cares for her patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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joan stephan in portage, indiana, indian – Dec 04, 2018
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Dr. Short is great once you get in to see her. Her staff is terrible and borderline incompetent. Be careful! They do not follow up, nor return calls. Go elsewhere.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2018
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Very rude and unprofessional receptionists. Incompetent and argumentative. Very difficult to get through to office. One time I was chastised by the woman who answered the phone for not not leaving a voicemail. I said I wanted to talk to a real person. She was a complete jerk. If I didn't like Dr. Short so much, I would totally switch to a different office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Nov 10, 2016
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Very good Dr. Highly recommend her!
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
7 others found this helpful
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Julie in Wanatah – Mar 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Accomplished in providing for the gynecologic concerns of women across all ages and varieties of diseases including urinary incontinence, pelvic prolapse, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, benign pelvic masses, pelvic pain, modern contraceptive techniques, menopause and PMS.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Chicago

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Chicago

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991

  • Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville

    Undergraduate School, 1987

  • Southern Illinois University

    Undergraduate School, 1987
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More than three years ago
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Locations

Practice

Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates Inc.85 E US Highway 6 Ste 330 Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave
    Hobart, IN 46342
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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 said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6
    Valparaiso, IN 46383

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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