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Dr. Alan Bollinger, DO

Dr. Alan Bollinger, DO

Addiction Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Bollinger, DO is an addiction medicine internist in Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 1988. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

3509 E 29th St Des Moines, IA 50317

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(515) 248-1600

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Bollinger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bollinger

4.3
15 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
80%
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4 star
0%
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3 star
7%
7%
2 star
0%
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1 star
13%
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Dr. Bollinger has saved my job and quite possibly my life. He was reccomended to my by a prior patient i met in group theropy. He truly cares about me as a person and i am truly glad i decided to move forward with him as my primary addiction Dr. We are still working on a solution to treat my addiction, but at the core level of why i use. He never passes judgment or makes me feel bad about using. He has never turned me in or threatened to turn me in to anyone. Thank you Dr. Bollinger.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Joe Cloud – Mar 30, 2020
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I have had nothing but a good experience with dr bollinger. Hes a kind, understanding, and incredibly patient Dr. with nothing but good will/intention for his patients. I wouldnt be where i am today without his help!! Thanks Dr. Bollinger!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 01, 2020
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I saw Dr Bollinger for over 7 years and he was the kindest doctor I have ever known. I know there’s problems with pain management but shouldn’t that fall on the patient to be accountable? It’s a real shame that we live in a society where we blame others for our actions and it’s a loss to the patients who depended on this doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Patty – Aug 20, 2019
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Don’t relapse or he’ll turn you into DHS. Even when he gives you meds that give you false positives
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Feb 13, 2019
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I'VE HEARD NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS ABOUT ABOUT DR. BOLLINGER. I AM DESPERATE TO SEE HIM, OF COURSE THIS INVOLVED HIM BEING WILLING TO SEE ME AND WHETHER HE ACCEPTS MY AMERIGROUP INSURANCE AND MEDICAID. I AM AN HONEST GENTLEMAN IN A DESPERATE SITUATION AT MY 2nd Primary Care and a former patient that had no violations at either Primary Care or at Broadlawns Interventional Pain Management. It's too complex to add anymore information here. But it won't be difficult for him to understand.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Joe Fogarty in Des Moines, Iowa 50309 – Mar 21, 2018
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NEVER AGAIN HORRIBLE DEGRADING EXPERIENCE!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Ames, IA – Aug 29, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alan Bollinger, DO is an addiction medicine internist in Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 1988. He is accepting new patients.

  • Addiction Medicine

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  • University Of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth

    Medical School, 1988
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Locations

Practice

Primary Health Care East Side Clinic3509 E 29th St Des Moines, IA 50317
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