Adult Medicine - Primary Care Providers in Ames, Iowa
Primary Care • Ames, IA • 3 (1215 Duff Ave, Mary Greeley Medical Center campus 1111 Duff Ave, South Ames Office 3500 University Blvd Suite 101) locations
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010; Mary Greeley Medical Center campus at 1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010; South Ames Office at 3500 University Boulevard Suite 101, Ames, IA 50010
Phone
5152394431
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Opening Hours
Mon- Fri 8am-5pm
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Payment options page mention
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What do I need to bring to my appointment?
Please bring an updated medication list, a photo ID, insurance card and a list of questions you may have for the provider. If you are new to the clinic a copy of your previous medical records.
How do I contact my doctor on weekends?
Please call the adult medicine department and you will be directed to First Nurse.
I need to get my medication refilled and I have no more refills?
Call your pharmacist and they will contact your doctor’s office to request the refill.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- McFarland Clinic (Dr. Brian Stith): 4.83 out of 5 (388)
- McFarland Clinic (Dr. Daniel Feddersen): 4.77 out of 5 (555)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Ryan Grandgenett): 4.4 out of 5 (13)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kevin Rahner): 4.6 out of 5 (11)
- WebMD (Dr. Elizabeth McCurdy): 5.0 out of 5 (17)
- Medicals-Health (Primary Health Care Ames Clinic): 2.9 out of 5 (5)
Patients praise
- Physicians are frequently described as thorough, knowledgeable, and professional
- Strong appreciation for doctors who take the time to listen and not rush appointments
- Positive experiences with proactive follow-up and accessible communication via portals
- Many patients feel comfortable and well-cared for, describing their relationship with providers as a partnership
Common complaints
- Instances of perceived rudeness or lack of compassion from some support or clinical staff
- Reports of poor communication, including delays in returning calls or providing test results
- Occasional feelings of being rushed during appointments
"Dr. Stith is the best doctor I've ever had. He is kind, helpful, informative, and passes zero judgement."
— McFarland Clinic Patient Testimonial"Dr. Feddersen has been and will always be my favorite doctor. He is kind and compassionate. It puts me at ease and I never feel like a number and that I am being rushed."
— McFarland Clinic Patient Testimonial"Medical Tech will not return phone calls; prefers email. Forgetful... Dr. Taylor hurried, rushes, interrupts during visits and talks over patient."
— Vitals ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- McFarland Clinic Family Medicine Welcomes Ruth Nguyen, ARNP - Midwest Medical Edition — Jan 10, 2026
- Dr. Larissa M. Ackerson, DO - Family Medicine Doctor in Ames, IA — May 14, 2026
- Sandra Hall - Nurse Practitioner in Ames, IA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Phillip Lodico, DO - Family Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA | Healthgrades — May 5, 2026
- Dr. Emily C. Haines, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More primary care clinics in Ames
Mary Greeley Medical Center (Ames, IA) is a 220-bed regional hospital serving central Iowa, including a six-county primary market (Story, Boone, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Marshall) and a 14-county region. The center offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services such as cancer, cardiac care, obstetrics, orthopedics, stroke, mental health, emergency, surgical, home health, and hospice. It is affiliated with McFarland Clinic and governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees. Key details: - Location: 400 S Dakota Ave, Ames, IA (HQ: 1111 Duff Ave, Ames) - Founded: 1916 - Contact: 515-239-2011; 515-239-2168 - Website: mgmc.org - Ownership/status: Private, nonprofit-style public hospital with no ongoing public funding - LinkedIn: mary-greeley - Notable: One of Story County’s largest employers (~1,400 staff) If you’re specifically seeking a doctor in Ames, IA, at Mary Greeley, the hospital’s site or its affiliated McFarland Clinic network is the best starting point to search for physicians by specialty, location, and availability.
Summary: PHC Iowa (Primary Health Care, Inc.) operates as a nonprofit health care provider offering medical, dental, and behavioral health services, with a focus on vulnerable and under-resourced communities in central Iowa. The organization provides telehealth options and houses The Project at PHC, an HIV prevention, care, and treatment program, plus a homeless support services team. Headquartered in Des Moines, PHC has 10 U.S. offices (including Ames) and serves 28 countries overall, employing about 420 people. In Ames, PHC offers local access to its clinic network and a range of roles such as medical, behavioral health, and administrative positions. Contact for Ames location or services: Ames clinic address at 3510 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014.
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