Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ames - McFarland Clinic
OB-GYN • Ames, IA • Since 1946 • 3 (Ames, Carroll, Marshalltown) locations
About
McFarland Clinic is a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group based in Ames, Iowa, serving central Iowa since 1946. It operates 27 offices (including Ames) with a wide range of specialties, including Obstetrics & Gynecology. In Ames, the clinic offers OB-GYN services as part of its broader women’s health and maternal care offerings. The organization emphasizes integrated care across specialties (e.g., dermatology, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics) and provides patient resources, urgent care, and inpatient/outpatient services. Contact: 844-643-4394. Website: mcfarlandclinic.com.
Clinic Type
OB-GYN
Address
Medical Arts Building Office, 1015 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010; 1214 S Grant Road, Carroll, IA 51401; 421 East Merle Hibbs Boulevard, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Phone
5152394414
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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Payment options page - not explicit in text, general payment options information may be found on site
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Midwife FAQ
The McFarland Clinic Certified Midwives deliver at hospital settings and collaborate with OB/GYNs for problems that require further medical intervention, including high-risk pregnancies or unmanaged chronic conditions.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- McFarland Clinic (Alice May): 4.79/5 (176)
- McFarland Clinic (Rachel Hayward): 4.85/5 (109)
- McFarland Clinic (Beth Soulli): 4.87/5 (117)
- McFarland Clinic (Emily Zoulek): 4.86/5 (159)
- McFarland Clinic (Jay Swanson): 4.83/5 (116)
- Birdeye (Medical Arts Building): 4.6/5 (175)
Patients praise
- kind, caring, and professional providers
- thorough explanations and attentive listening
- personalized care and patient-centered environment
- comfortable and supportive atmosphere
Common complaints
- appointment cancellations
- billing and payment policy concerns
- perceived lack of flexibility in payment arrangements
"Alice is always easy to talk with. She makes what can be an uncomfortable or awkward visit, into just a normal part of life."
— McFarland Clinic Patient Testimonial (Alice May)"Rachel was great! She listened to my concerns and never rushed me. This is what healthcare is supposed to be about."
— McFarland Clinic Patient Testimonial (Rachel Hayward)"With all due respect been a patient my entire life- nothing but cancellations for myself and children. Don't call 2 days prior to an appointment that's been made for months if you can't get a patient in..."
— Birdeye Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Amy Epstein, CNM, ARNP, Joins McFarland Clinic’s OB/GYN Department - Midwest Medical Edition — Jul 23, 2025
- Justine Burris – Ames, IA | Certified Nurse Midwife — Jan 9, 2026
- Ames Surgery Center | Shive-Hattery — Mar 27, 2026
- Katelyn Brown, PA-C Joins McFarland Clinic Family Medicine | Extraordinary Health - News & Information | McFarland Clinic — Mar 29, 2026
- Ruth Nguyen, ARNP Joins McFarland Clinic Adult Medicine | Extraordinary Health - News & Information | McFarland Clinic — Dec 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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