EDS Specialists in Indiana

23 specialists across 12 cities

Indiana is one of the most important states in the country for EDS care. The IU Health EDS & HSD Clinic in Indianapolis, led by Dr. Clair Francomano, is a nationally recognized EDS Society Center of Excellence. With additional Centers of Excellence in Evansville and a Network of Excellence in South Bend, Indiana offers strong geographic coverage.

Indiana also serves as an EDS ECHO hub through IU Health, training providers across the Midwest to better recognize and manage EDS.

Last updated 2026-04-18

EDS Resources in Indiana

  • Indiana University Health EDS & HSD Clinic, Indianapolis (EDS Society Center of Excellence, led by Dr. Clair Francomano)
  • Forefront Therapy, Evansville (EDS Society Center of Excellence)
  • EDS Network of the Midwest, South Bend (EDS Society Network of Excellence)

University Genetics Programs

  • Indiana University School of Medicine — Medical Genetics

Support Groups

  • Northern Indiana EDS Support Group
  • Indianapolis Indy Zebras

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get an EDS diagnosis in Indiana?

Indiana University Health's EDS & HSD Clinic in Indianapolis is an EDS Society Center of Excellence led by Dr. Clair Francomano. Dr. Brad Tinkle at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital handles pediatric cases. Forefront Therapy in Evansville is another Center of Excellence, and the EDS Network of the Midwest in South Bend is a Network of Excellence.

Does Indiana Medicaid cover genetic testing for EDS?

Yes. Indiana Medicaid covers genetic testing for connective tissue disorders when medically necessary. hEDS, the most common type, is diagnosed clinically — genetic testing is used for rarer subtypes like vascular EDS.

What is EDS ECHO and how does it help Indiana patients?

EDS ECHO is an educational program run through IU Health that trains healthcare providers across the Midwest to better recognize and manage EDS. This means more local providers are becoming knowledgeable about EDS, which can reduce the need to travel to Indianapolis for every appointment.

Cities with 2+ Specialists

Specialist Types in Indiana

Common Treatment Areas

Avon, IN (1)

Bloomington, IN (3)

Carmel, IN (3)

Danville, IN (1)

Evansville, IN (2)

Fort Wayne, IN (1)

Indianapolis, IN (7)

La Porte, IN (1)

Logansport, IN (1)

Mishawaka, IN (1)

Mooresville, IN (1)

South Bend, IN (1)