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Dr. Donald Iverson, MD

Dr. Donald Iverson, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Iverson, MD is a neurologist in Eureka, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and Mad River Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

2828 Oneil Ln Eureka, CA 95503
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Iverson specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Iverson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Iverson

2.4
27 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
33%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
63%
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Completely changed my life for the better.
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
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Catherine – Apr 15, 2025
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Best doctor for migraine!!
I have had recurring migraine for over 30 years. Doctor Iverson has reduced them by 90 percent and genuinely cares
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Spagirl1 – Sep 19, 2024
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Dr Iverson has my highest recommendation
Dr Iverson has been an incredible help. I was diagnosed with an incurable debilitating autoimmune disease. When I first saw him I had double vision, I could not swallow very well and was getting extremely fatigued. I have been seeing Dr Iverson for a year now and he has helped me tremendously. I am extremely grateful for his care
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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J Carpini – Aug 29, 2024
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Great doctor
He was the only one that could treat my chronic migraines. He is fanstastic.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Aug 26, 2024
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I don't get the other reviews
I came in VERY apprehensive after reading these reviews - good docs are hard to find in this area. Doc came in right after vitals were taken, greeted me, sat down, crossed his leg over the other, looked right at me and asked me what was the issue. As I shared, he inserted direct questions honing into the issue clearly. He was kind and attentive. After about 5 minutes, he did a physical check looking for where the pain was specifically, telling me what he was doing and why. Then he sat back and looked at the notes from my PCP, then started asking questions that didn't make sense to me but it apparently showed, so he backed up and explained why he was going that route - after another 15 minutes, he had a tentative game plan. He went through the meds I am on for the pain already, suggested eliminating some, changing some, then said he wanted an MRI to verify. So that's where I am. VERY happy with the visit.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 20, 2023
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This is the worst
I seen this quack a few years back After waiting for 3.5months to be seen. He told me I wasted his time and that there was nothing wrong with me that the tremors, migraine headaches, and spinal pain was in my head. He said I just made that up. And here I am now going back through testing once more because guess what I have had MS for over now 7 years. I would not bring my mother-in-law here. He is mean and a jerk. They should of got rid of him years ago!!!!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Billie – Jan 17, 2023
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Rude, no compassion, no actual help
I am stunned at his lack of bedside manner, his rude and confrontational approach, and his lack of compassion. It took months to get in to him, and once I did, he wrote me off as being "anxious". However, he missed lesions and "spots" in the white matter of my brain, telling me..."I don't know what they are, you are just overwhelmed, information overload." Then told me that my labs were normal, when in fact they were not. When your inflammation markers are 3 and 4 times higher than they should be and he tells me I am fine and that they are not raised except for one, and it was just "slightly elevated" at 4x normal. My symptoms are not improving, and I am searching for a new neurologist. He was obviously bothered by me and did not want to see me or help me. In fact, while at my primary care physicians office, I was told that her other patient that day had also complained about him, saying pretty much the same things. No care, no concern, no compassion, no empathy. STAY AWAY FROM HIM.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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AG – Mar 30, 2022
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I have to agree with the other one-star reviews. This so called doctor is very contradictory and really does not listen or care. Also the Latina girl who works for him is very rude and needs to loose the L.A. attitude. I also will seek help from out of the area..
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Stay Clear – Sep 22, 2020
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Just awful.I ended up seeing a competent Neurologist in Santa Rosa which saved my life. This Dr.Should retire he left my life threatening tumor untreated.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Shy Bardill in Eureka, CA – Feb 11, 2019
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I have been seeing Dr. Iverson for about 5-6 years now, (ever since Dr. Osborn retired). I have secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. I find him to be very knowledgeable about my disease, a good listener that talks to me, not down to me & includes me in my treatment plan instead of just telling me what I'm going to do.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
6 others found this helpful
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Valerie in Crescent City, CA – Dec 05, 2017
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DO NOT GO TO THIS QUACK !! mis-diagnosed my wife, WOULDNT EVEN ORDER TESTING which could've detected her ALS...for TWO YEARS.. her quality of life is GREATLY DIMINISHED thanks to this CHARLATAN... now she cant walk and is on breathing machines with a feeding tube in her stomach. Another Dr. saw her one-time, tested and knew what was wrong with her, providing her treatment.
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
15 others found this helpful
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Scott Smith - Ruth Riley in Bridgeville, CA – Mar 12, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Donald Iverson, MD is a neurologist in Eureka, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Neurology

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Humboldt Neurological Medical Group Inc.2828 Oneil Ln Eureka, CA 95503
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mad River Community Hospital

    3800 Janes Rd
    Arcata, CA 95521

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital

    3300 Renner Dr
    Fortuna, CA 95540

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

    2700 Dolbeer St
    Eureka, CA 95501
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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