background
background
Dr. Stephen Nowak, DO

Dr. Stephen Nowak, DO

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Nowak, DO is a family medicine physician in Ankeny, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

800 E 1st St Ste 1700 Ankeny, IA 50021

Compare Dr. Stephen Nowak, DO with other Family Medicine Physicians near you

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Dr. Nowak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nowak

3.4

8 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
50%
50%
4 Star
13%
13%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
38%
38%

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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
Helpful
Feb 05, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Stephen Nowak, DO?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Casandra lehman in Des Moines, IA – Mar 22, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Stephen Nowak, DO?
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
Dave Rarick in Ankeny, IA – Mar 11, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Stephen Nowak, DO?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Nowak?

About Me

care philosophy

Stephen Nowak, D.O., is part of the Mercy health care family including four hospitals and more than 50 clinics. 
  • 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.

  • Iowa Lutheran Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • Des Moines General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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

Online Care for Prescription Refills (Sponsored)

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Locations

Practice

Mercyone Ankeny Clinics800 E 1st St Ste 1700 Ankeny, IA 50021
1

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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