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Dr. Janelle Maxwell Pflieger, DO

DPC Family Medicine physician, Huntington, IN

Cardinal Family Medicine
5.0 (8 reviews)

Dr. Janelle Pflieger is a DPC Family Medicine physician who co-founded Cardinal Family Medicine in Huntington, Indiana, in 2016.

225 Hauenstein Road, Huntington, IN 46750
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care with a fixed monthly fee, insurance recommended but not required
Board certification
Family medicine

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About Dr. Pflieger

Dr. Pflieger earned her DO degree from Midwestern University in Chicago and a degree in Biology at Indiana University in Bloomington. She is board certified in family medicine. She spent 10 years practicing in Colorado through the conventional medical system.

In 2016 she left a busy clinic in Denver and returned to Indiana to open a direct-pay family practice in rural Huntington. She co-founded Cardinal Family Medicine, a direct primary care family practice, that same year. In 2020 she joined a campaign with Schumacher Family Medicine to raise money to clear medical debt in eight northern Indiana counties through RIP Medical Debt, the Times Union reported.

She enjoys helping patients lose extra weight and is a 10-year 4-H member.

Membership and fees

Monthly membership at Cardinal Family Medicine is $35 for ages 0 to 30 ($15 with an adult member), $65 for ages 31 to 45 and $70 for ages 46 and older.

A family of four pays $145 a month, a family of five pays $150 and a family of six or more pays $165.

Membership covers adult physicals with age-appropriate screening tests and same-day to next-day sick visits with around-the-clock access to physicians.

Education and credentials

Degree
DO
College
Indiana University, Bloomington (Biology)
Medical school
Midwestern University, Chicago
Board certification
Family medicine
License
Indiana
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Indiana Medical Licensing Board
NPI
1821210766

Hospital and practice affiliations

Co-founder, Cardinal Family Medicine

Location

225 Hauenstein Road, Huntington, IN 46750
Cardinal Family Medicine practice page
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Recognition and research

Media and books

Guest on the All IN D.O. podcast, sharing her journey to and through osteopathic medicine (October 8, 2020).

Patient reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Treats every situation with expertise and compassion."

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Ensures every visit feels focused and unrushed."

FMDD UserAug 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Speaks calmly and with genuine interest in helping."

FMDD UserAug 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Handles discussions with professionalism and empathy."

FMDD UserJul 2024

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Pflieger take insurance, or offer a membership?

Cardinal Family Medicine is a direct primary care practice with a fixed monthly fee for primary care services. Members are recommended, but not required, to carry health insurance for larger costs.

How much does a membership at Cardinal Family Medicine cost?

Monthly membership is $35 for ages 0 to 30 ($15 with an adult member), $65 for ages 31 to 45 and $70 for ages 46 and older. A family of four pays $145 a month, a family of five pays $150 and a family of six or more pays $165.

Is Dr. Pflieger board certified?

Dr. Pflieger is board certified in family medicine.

Where did Dr. Pflieger train?

She earned her DO degree from Midwestern University in Chicago. She also earned a degree in Biology at Indiana University in Bloomington.

Where is Dr. Pflieger's office?

Dr. Pflieger co-founded Cardinal Family Medicine, a direct primary care family practice in Huntington, Indiana.

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