25 of the Best Family Medicine Doctors Near Me in Altoona, IA

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MediFind found 390 specialists near Altoona, IA

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    Illa Chandani
    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Urgent Care East Pleasant Hill

    5900 E University Ave Ste 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

    Steven Strang
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5900 E University Ave Ste 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Strang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Strang is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Joseph Mcgargill
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5900 E University Ave, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Mcgargill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Mcgargill is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Libby Naeve
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5900 E University Ave Ste 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Libby Naeve is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Naeve is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, and Necrosis.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Primary Health Care East Side Clinic

    3509 E 29th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Bollinger is a Family Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. His top area of expertise is Opioid Use Disorder.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiel Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Morris is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3176 Th Ave Ste 400, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Jensen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jensen is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Occipital Horn Syndrome, Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, Menkes Disease, and Familial Benign Copper Deficiency.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3770 8th St SW Ste B, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Holzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Dr. Holzer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    160 Adventureland Dr NW Ste C, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Abler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Dr. Abler is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Cummings is a Family Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cummings is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Amy Mitchell
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Mitchell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mitchell is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Macroamylasemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Jason Kopp
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Kopp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Kopp has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Joellen Heims
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Carlisle Family Medicine Clinic

    2755 Gateway Dr, 
    Carlisle, IA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joellen Heims is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carlisle, Iowa. Dr. Heims is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Ricardo Bendezu
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Ankeny

    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Bendezu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Bendezu is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    David Harrison
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Ankeny

    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Harrison is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Laura Abels
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Ankeny

    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Abels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Abels is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Carlos Alarcon
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Polk County

    1907 Carpenter Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Alarcon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Alarcon is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypertension.

    Kevin Hanigan
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Hanigan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Hanigan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3500 8th St SW, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raime Robinson is a Family Medicine provider in Altoona, Iowa. Her top area of expertise is Protein Deficiency.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    2720 8th St SW, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Haines is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    2720 8th St SW, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Sixta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Susie Deo, MSN, Arnp, FNP-BC

    3053 8th St SW Ste 200, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susie Deo is a Family Medicine provider in Altoona, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Melasma, and Membranous Nephropathy.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    160 Adventureland Dr NW Ste C, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelia Atzen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein C Deficiency, Protein S Deficiency, and Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic Altoona

    160 Adventureland Dr NW Ste C, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Taliaferro, DO joined The Iowa Clinic because it has a history of excellent patient care and compassionate physicians who are genuinely happy and motivated to provide the best care possible for their patients. Family medicine allows Dr. Taliaferro to take care of people of all ages as well as get to truly know her patients and partner with them to reach their health goals. She enjoys the variety of challenges that she sees with her patients and is honored that they trust her with their healthcare needs. She finds it rewarding to be there for people, regardless if they feel better after one visit or several. Her top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Obesity.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    160 Adventureland Dr NW Ste C, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    As he was making his way through his medical school rotations, Dr. Nicholson enjoyed nearly everything he did. He chose Family Medicine — one of the few branches of medicine that allows him to practice almost everything. Dr. Nicholson has always found there to be a unique and very special aspect of family medicine: family. In one visit, he can see a newborn baby, and the new parents and grandparents, all as patients. He also has the opportunity to watch that child grow into an adult with their own children. The long term and personal family relationships are what Dr. Nicholson finds incredible about Family Medicine —being able to make a difference in his patients’ medical care and lives is the icing on the cake. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gout, Low Sodium Level, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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    When should I see a Family Medicine Doctor near Altoona, IA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Family Medicine Doctor near Altoona, IA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Family Medicine Doctors near Altoona, IA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Family Medicine Doctors near Altoona, IA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Family Medicine Doctor in Altoona?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Family Medicine Doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Family Medicine Doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Family Medicine Doctor near Altoona, IA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Family Medicine Doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Family Medicine Doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Family Medicine Doctors near Altoona, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Family Medicine Doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Family Medicine Doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Family Medicine Doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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