
Infectious Disease | University of Iowa Health Care
Infectious Disease • Iowa City, IA
Ratings by platform
- University of Iowa Health Care (Judy Streit): 4.83 out of 5 (477)
- University of Iowa Health Care (Jason H. Barker): 4.74 out of 5 (152)
- University of Iowa Health Care (Jeffery Meier): 4.82 out of 5 (201)
- University of Iowa Health Care (Poorani Sekar): 4.87 out of 5 (307)
- University of Iowa Health Care (Jack T. Stapleton): 4.94 out of 5 (221)
- Dr. Karen Brust (Third-party platforms): 5.0 out of 5 (60 (US News) / 3 (WebMD))
What patients say
Patients praise
- High average provider star ratings, typically ranging from 4.7 to 4.9 out of 5
- Patients often report that doctors communicate well, listen to concerns, and explain treatments clearly
- Highly regarded clinical expertise within the Infectious Disease department
Common complaints
- Perception of dismissive care or lack of empathy for complex/chronic conditions
- Dissatisfaction with communication regarding specific medical policies (e.g., mask exemptions)
- Reports of difficult navigation of hospital administrative and appointment systems
- Isolated accounts of frustration with pain management and wait times
In patients' words
"oh my goodness, BEST EXPERIENCE EVER (best mom ever)"
— WebMD patient review for Dr. Karen Brust"Very disappointed, in fact I was so mad irrational thoughts were considered... Left me helpless and even though I called many times They did nothing for me."
— Patient story regarding UIHC experienceMore clinics in Iowa City
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