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Dr. Valerie Stratton, DO

Dr. Valerie Stratton, DO

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Valerie Stratton, DO is an internist in Clive, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. She is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

1601 NW 114th St Ste 151 Clive, IA 50325
Telehealth available

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Dr. Stratton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stratton

4.0
8 ratings, 4 with a written review
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It’s not the dr,s fault
I like the dr.. But they never answer the phone or return calls
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 31, 2023
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I saw valerie a few times, and while she's very pleasant and chatty, any time I had a health issue, even if it had persisted for months, she would briefly examine the area and, if the problem was not immediately and easily identifiable, shrug her shoulders. Or she would put me on a prescription without any kind of investigative testing to get to the root of the problem. She doesn't at all practice like a DO, who are supposed to be more integrative. Instead she takes the easiest route to mask the most prominent symptom. In short, she's overly quick to prescribe new medication without doing any research, too lazy to investigate any health issues you have, and disinterested in treating the root of your problem.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 20, 2020
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I love Dr. Stratton and I'm so glad I found her. She listens to my concerns and doesn't give up until I have resolve of my conditions.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Des Moines, IA – Sep 21, 2017
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Thank you for your praise and kind comments.
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Dr. Valerie Stratton is an excellent doctor, always attentive and knowledgeable, answers questions in a common sense way. Provides information needed to make decisions about my health care and is never condescending. Also the signage is very confusing. I found that the building is well marked with several other clinic names but not the Internal Medicine office. On my 1st visit to the office I passed it and had to back track 2nd visit not much better.You might consider adding a larger sign.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Patricia McBurney in Des Moines, IA – Jan 19, 2016
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About Me

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Valerie Stratton, D.O., is part of the Mercy health care family including four hospitals and more than 50 clinics. 
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Central Ia Health Sys/ia Luthera

    Residency Hospital
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
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Locations

Practice

Katzmann Breast Center1601 NW 114th St Ste 151 Clive, IA 50325
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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

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    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

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