
Urology Care
Urology • Boone, IA
Ratings by platform
- Facebook: 80% recommend (8 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Anthony Schlake): 5/5 stars (12 ratings, 1 review)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Christopher Marinakis): 4/5 stars (29 ratings, 15 written reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Charles Miller): 5/5 stars (32 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Appreciative of specific staff members for being informative and understanding
- High praise for individual physician expertise and bedside manner in many instances
- Some patients report thorough explanations and collaborative decision-making with their doctors
Common complaints
- Poor communication regarding appointment scheduling and cancellations
- Lack of professionalism from some providers
- Difficulty reaching staff for follow-up or prescription refills
- Concerns about office management and staff responsiveness rather than direct patient care
In patients' words
"This level of disorganization and disregard for patients’ time is unacceptable. Making patients wait months for an appointment and then failing to communicate basic scheduling changes shows a complete lack of professionalism."
— LocalityBiz/Review regarding AppUrology/Boone Urology Center"Tony takes time with each patient. He knows his medicine. He does not push any one treatment but allows patients to make informed decisions after laying out options. He cares!"
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