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Dr. Steven Anderson, MD

Dr. Steven Anderson, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Anderson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Ames, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mary Greeley Medical Center and Franklin General Hospital.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

2020 Philadelphia St Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-2450

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Anderson specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Anderson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Anderson

4.5

25 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
88%
88%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
12%
12%

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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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justme – Apr 04, 2025
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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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Dennis – Mar 11, 2025
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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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Terry – Feb 06, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Debra holmes – Sep 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 05, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jun 22, 2024
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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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Jun 18, 2024
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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
What could be improved
No results
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May 22, 2024
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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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May 04, 2024
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Amy – Apr 30, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 16, 2024
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 24, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
MM – Mar 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Diane Edwards – Jun 02, 2023
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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
Helpful
Apr 04, 2022
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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
Helpful
May 26, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Steven Anderson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Ames, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mary Greeley Medical Center and Franklin General Hospital.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Minnesota

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Hennepin County Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Eye Care Optical LLC2020 Philadelphia St Ames, IA 50010
1

Practice

Office804 Kenyon Rd Ste 100 Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2

Practice

Hansen Family Hospital920 S Oak St Iowa Falls, IA 50126
3
Office6100 Westown Pkwy Ste 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Franklin General Hospital

    1720 Central Ave E
    Hampton, IA 50441

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

    98%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    23% higher than the national average

    98%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave
    Ames, IA 50010
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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

    79%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Van Diest Medical Center

    2350 Hospital Dr
    Webster City, IA 50595

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

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

    1% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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