
Adult Medicine - Primary Care Providers in Ames, Iowa
Primary Care • Ames, IA
Ratings by platform
- McFarland Clinic (Dr. Brian Stith): 4.83 out of 5 (388)
- McFarland Clinic (Dr. Daniel Feddersen): 4.77 out of 5 (555)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Ryan Grandgenett): 4.4 out of 5 (13)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kevin Rahner): 4.6 out of 5 (11)
- WebMD (Dr. Elizabeth McCurdy): 5.0 out of 5 (17)
- Medicals-Health (Primary Health Care Ames Clinic): 2.9 out of 5 (5)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Physicians are frequently described as thorough, knowledgeable, and professional
- Strong appreciation for doctors who take the time to listen and not rush appointments
- Positive experiences with proactive follow-up and accessible communication via portals
- Many patients feel comfortable and well-cared for, describing their relationship with providers as a partnership
Common complaints
- Instances of perceived rudeness or lack of compassion from some support or clinical staff
- Reports of poor communication, including delays in returning calls or providing test results
- Occasional feelings of being rushed during appointments
In patients' words
"Dr. Stith is the best doctor I've ever had. He is kind, helpful, informative, and passes zero judgement."
— McFarland Clinic Patient Testimonial"Dr. Feddersen has been and will always be my favorite doctor. He is kind and compassionate. It puts me at ease and I never feel like a number and that I am being rushed."
— McFarland Clinic Patient Testimonial"Medical Tech will not return phone calls; prefers email. Forgetful... Dr. Taylor hurried, rushes, interrupts during visits and talks over patient."
— Vitals Review"worst ongoing experience Ive had yet, met 2 nice drs or maybe 3 then was scheduled for my main appointment and was given no help and more concerning to me was i was DEFINITELY shown no compassion by Emily Sinnwell."
— Medicals-Health ReviewMore clinics in Ames
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