Overview
Iowa native Dr. Heather Back chose family medicine because primary care allows her to provide ongoing, comprehensive care to individuals of all ages including seeing family members across multiple generations. She is committed to professional development and training which allows her to best support her patients and their healthcare journeys.
Dr. Back is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
5957 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 49609
Mcfarland Clinic PC
Greg Perkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Perkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Essential Thrombocythemia, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Perkins is currently accepting new patients.
The Iowa Clinic
Monica Peterson, DO joined The Iowa Clinic in 2024 with over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She chose TIC because of the physician-owned structure and the commitment to exceptional collaborative patient care. After practicing Family Medicine in outpatient, inpatient, and ER settings, Dr. Peterson is excited to transition to Urgent Care, where she can continue providing comprehensive care while collaborating with patients’ primary care physicians. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Dehydration.
Mcfarland Clinic PC
Ryan Grandgenett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nevada, Iowa. Dr. Grandgenett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Obesity, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Grandgenett is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Back isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Back isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Back isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- CellulitisDr. Back isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Back isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
