About
Robert D. Habig, MD has practiced family medicine at the same Westfield, Indiana location since opening his private practice in 1980. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his Family Practice Residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and holds board certification in Family Medicine.
Dr. Habig has cared for generations of patients across Hamilton County. He served as Medical Director for a Westfield nursing home for over 36 years, building deep expertise in elder care. He also holds certification as an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner and performs flight physicals for pilots regularly. He is a private pilot himself and enjoys flying when time and weather allow. Outside medicine, he plays racquetball, fishes, golfs, and tends his yard. He is one of eight children, married to Dr. Elaine Habig, and the father of three.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Practice Residency at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Habig right for?
Dr. Habig is a strong fit for patients who value long-term, relationship-driven primary care. He has deep experience treating patients across all ages, including elder care. Pilots and aviation professionals benefit from his FAA Aviation Medical Examiner certification. Patients with complex chronic conditions gain from his decades of clinical experience in the community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Habig treats the full range of primary care conditions across all age groups. His clinical experience spans acute illness, chronic disease management, and elder care. He also performs FAA Aviation Medical Exams and DOT physicals for patients who need them.
Dr. Habig has practiced family medicine at the same Westfield, Indiana location since 1980. That represents over four decades of continuous care in the same community. He has treated multiple generations of families across Hamilton County.
Yes, Dr. Habig holds board certification in Family Medicine. He earned his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Yes, Dr. Habig holds certification as an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner. He performs flight physicals for pilots regularly. Members receive aviation exams at no additional cost, while non-members pay a separate exam fee.
Dr. Habig has deep expertise in elder care. He served as Medical Director for a Westfield nursing home for over 36 years. That background makes him a strong fit for older patients managing complex health needs.
Dr. Habig earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. He then earned his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his Family Practice Residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Dr. Habig sees patients across all age groups, from children to older adults. His long tenure in Westfield means many of his patients are multigenerational families. He also sees pilots and aviation professionals who need FAA medical certification.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026