background
background
Dr. Isam Marar, MB BS

Dr. Isam Marar, MB BS

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Isam Marar, MB BS is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Council Bluffs, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Marar has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening, Thyroid Disorders, and Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring. He graduated from Fac Med University Jordan, Amman in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Jennie Edmundson and CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

1701 W Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Make an Appointment

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Marar is affiliated with Methodist Jennie Edmundson Council Bluffs, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Marar specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Critical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Our customers save an overage of $145 on prescriptions

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Marar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Marar

3.5

11 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
55%
55%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
36%
36%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Nov 01, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Isam Marar, MB BS?
What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Papa Bear in Council Bluffs, IA – Jul 24, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Isam Marar, MB BS?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lost faith in Co.Bluffs – Apr 15, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Isam Marar, MB BS?
What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Denver, CO – Mar 03, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Isam Marar, MB BS?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Marar?

About Me

biography

Dr. Isam Marar, MB BS is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Council Bluffs, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Marar has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening, Thyroid Disorders, and Diabetes & Glucose...read more
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Upmc Mercy

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Upmc Mercy

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Fac Med University Jordan, Amman

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Arabic

Locations

Practice

Office1701 W Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist Jennie Edmundson

    933 E Pierce St
    Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • The Nebraska Medical Center

    4350 Dewey Ave
    Omaha, NE 68105

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

    800 Mercy Dr
    Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality