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Dr. Richard Dobyns, MD

Dr. Richard Dobyns, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Dobyns, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Iowa City, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1986. He is affiliated with Iowa Health Care. He is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242

Make an Appointment

(319) 384-7222

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Dobyns specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Geriatric Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dobyns' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dobyns

2.3

12 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
33%
33%
4 Star
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
67%
67%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 14, 2025
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 17, 2021
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rex C in Iowa City – Jan 10, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Iowa City, IA – Apr 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Dobyns, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Iowa City, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1986. He is affiliated with Iowa Health Care. He is accepting new patients.

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Family 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 Of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Geriatric Medicine
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Locations

Practice

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242
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Practice

UI Heart and Vascular Center105 E 9th St Coralville, IA 52241
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Iowa Health Care

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

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

    1% lower than the national average

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