Family Medicine East Office | Ames, Iowa - McFarland Clinic
Family Medicine • Ames, IA • Since 1946
About
McFarland Clinic is a private, physician-owned multi-specialty medical group based in Ames, Iowa, serving central Iowa with 27 offices nationwide (all in the United States). Founded in 1946, it operates more than 200 providers and 1,000 staff across 11 Iowa communities, with a large presence in Ames. The clinic offers a broad range of specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and many surgical and medical services. The East Office in Ames (Family Medicine) is part of McFarland Clinic’s Ames network and is staffed by providers in the Family Medicine department. The organization emphasizes physician ownership and a wide array of primary care and specialty services, supported by a large multi-location footprint and extensive patient visits annually. For career opportunities, visit the Careers page. Contact: 844-643-4394.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
1018 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone
5156638621
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Opening Hours
Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- 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)
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
"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."
— Negative review on MapQuest/Yahoo LocalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Katelyn Brown, PA-C Joins McFarland Clinic Family Medicine | Extraordinary Health - News & Information | McFarland Clinic — Mar 29, 2026
- Katelyn Brown, PA-C Joins McFarland Clinic Family Medicine - Midwest Medical Edition — Apr 7, 2026
- Ruth Nguyen, ARNP Joins McFarland Clinic Adult Medicine | Extraordinary Health - News & Information | McFarland Clinic — Dec 16, 2025
- McFarland Clinic Family Medicine Welcomes Ruth Nguyen, ARNP - Midwest Medical Edition — Jan 10, 2026
- Iowa State University to bring updated CyTown plans to Iowa Board of Regents — Dec 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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