
Family Medicine East Office | Ames, Iowa - McFarland Clinic
Family Medicine • Ames, IA
Ratings by platform
- McFarland Clinic Official Site: 4.9/5 (557 ratings) for Dr. Michael Bird (557)
- McFarland Clinic Official Site: 4.92/5 (633 ratings) for Dr. Ryan Grandgenett (633)
- McFarland Clinic Official Site: 4.83/5 (388 ratings) for Dr. Brian Stith (388)
- Yahoo Local: 2.5/5 (3 reviews total)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction reported for specific primary care physicians like Dr. Michael Bird, Dr. Ryan Grandgenett, and Dr. Brian Stith
- Physicians praised for being thorough, knowledgeable, attentive, and professional
- Staff reported as helpful and accommodating in some instances
- Strong long-term patient relationships with providers
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding billing practices and costs for multiple visits for the same purpose
- Reports of cumbersome and inefficient administrative processes
- Complaints about appointment cancellations and scheduling difficulties
- Frustration with perceived lack of flexibility in payment arrangements
In patients' words
"Dr. Michael Bird is highly professional and truly attentive. He listens carefully to his patients... I sincerely appreciate his thoughtful and compassionate care."
— McFarland Clinic Patient Testimonial for Dr. Michael Bird"Dr. Stith is AMAZING! He is patient kind and knowledgeable... He always listens to every concern big or small and never makes you feel small."
— McFarland Clinic Patient Testimonial for Dr. Brian Stith"Their process is cumbersome and inefficient. Its why I stayed away from them for 10 years, they get away with their dangerous practices because they're the only game in town."
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