Sports Medicine Primary Care in Ames, Iowa
Sports Medicine • Amana Colonies, IA • Since 1946
About
Summary: McFarland Clinic is a privately held, physician-owned multi-specialty medical group based in Ames, Iowa, serving central Iowa with 27 offices. It offers sports medicine, primary care, and a wide range of specialties through 200+ providers and 1,000 staff. The clinic emphasizes high patient volume (over 1 million visits annually) and provides services across numerous specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, and urgent care. For those seeking Sports Medicine Primary Care in Ames, McFarland Clinic is a large local option with established orthopedic and sports-focused care, plus a dedicated careers page for employment opportunities. Contact: 844-643-4394. Location in Ames: 1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010, and other Ames or nearby sites.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
3500 University Boulevard Suite 101, Ames, IA 50010
Phone
5152393410
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Opening Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm (as per South Ames Office hours shown)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Insurance, Self-pay, Payment plans may be available but not specified
Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- McFarland Clinic (Dr. Marc Shulman): 4.79/5 (103 ratings) (103)
- McFarland Clinic (Dr. Sarah Bancroft): 4.73/5 (83 ratings) (83)
- McFarland Clinic (Dr. Bryan Warme): 4.84/5 (126 ratings) (126)
Patients praise
- Thorough and attentive patient care
- Clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans
- Professional and friendly staff
- Ease of scheduling appointments
- Compassionate bedside manner
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding dismissive behavior by providers
- Frustration over restricted access to certain types of pain medication
- Perceived lack of empathy in patient-provider communication
"Dr. Shulman was very thorough and talked through the next steps with me. He answered all my questions patiently as well."
— McFarland Clinic Testimonials"I am so happy Dr. Sarah Bancroft was able to see me today! She is kind, respectful, caring, and asked probing questions to get a good idea of what was causing my sudden onset of stiffness."
— McFarland Clinic Testimonials"A breath of fresh air in a healthcare system that often feels impersonal and inefficient."
— LocalityBiz Review for Colonies Family Medical ClinicSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Jordan L. Pritchard - Physical Therapist in Ames, IA — May 14, 2026
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- Dr. Nicole A. Wagaman, DO - Physiatrist in West Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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