Gynecological Surgery | Ottumwa, IA
OB-GYN • Ottumwa, IA • Since 1892
About
Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, IA is a full-service regional hospital offering a wide range of medical services, including emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, acute rehabilitation, and several specialty services. They provide advanced procedures and specialties such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic/therapeutic radiology, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and various surgical subspecialties, with a medical staff that includes board-certified physicians. While the site highlights general services, it does not specify gynecological surgery offerings. If you’re seeking gynecology or gynecologic surgery specifically in Ottumwa, you may want to contact Ottumwa Regional Health Center directly to confirm current gynecology services, surgeons, and availability.
Clinic Type
OB-GYN
Address
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Phone
+1 641-673-1000
plpublic@idph.iowa.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Eric Garner): 3.5/5 (based on 8 reviews) (8 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Jessica Zaret): 4.3/5 (based on 6 ratings) (6 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Elizabeth Tigges): 4.5/5 (based on 8 ratings) (8 ratings, 2 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Carol Mcintyre): 3.0/5 (based on 21 ratings) (21 ratings, 7 reviews)
Patients praise
- praise for surgical expertise and clinical skills
- positive experiences with nursing staff and hospital efficiency during emergencies
- some patients describe doctors as empathetic and thorough in explanations
Common complaints
- reports of bedside manner concerns including being too rough or dismissive
- concerns about communication gaps or being unwilling to use outside resources
- perceived lack of tolerance for complex patient questions
"Dr. McIntyre is a stand out among others due to her clinical expertise as well as her surgery. She is [an] excellent surgeon and nurses comment on her surgery."
— Vitals (Dr. Carol Mcintyre review)"In 2008 Dr. Garner delivered my baby, but not before being too rough... telling me to calm down and cooperate, and leaving me in tears more than once."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Eric Garner review)"Dr. Tigges is not aware of gaps in her knowledge and unwilling to use resources other than her physician friends for guidance."
— WebMD (Dr. Elizabeth Tigges review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Provider Directory | Ottumwa Regional Health Center — Jul 9, 2026
- OBGYN Opening in Ottumwa, IA - Obstetrics & Gynecology - DocCafe — Dec 17, 2025
- Mahaska Health Welcomes Certified Nurse Midwife Scotlan Peterson - Mahaska Health — Mar 26, 2026
- Women's Health and Gynecologic Oncology in Southern Iowa — Sep 30, 2025
- Jobs in Ottumwa, IA at Lifepoint Health Careers — Apr 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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River Hills Community Health Center (RHCHC) is a nonprofit health system offering comprehensive women’s health and family planning services, including gynecology, general medical care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and telehealth. With multiple locations in Ottumwa, Centerville, Richland, Oskaloosa, and Fairfield, IA, RHCHC focuses on improving patient health outcomes through integrated care. In Ottumwa, the center provides women’s health services as part of its broader family practice and gynecologic offerings. The organization is headquartered in Centerville, founded in 2000, and operates as a nonprofit with annual revenue around $18.8M and 16 employees. For appointments or more information, contact their Ottumwa offices or the main line.
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