Dr. Anna R. Holzer, MD | Altoona, IA | Family Medicine

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Dr. Anna Holzer is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, bringing 16 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Holzer provides comprehensive primary care services and speaks English with her patients.

Dr. Holzer practices at multiple locations throughout central Iowa, including Altoona, Johnston, and West Des Moines. She specializes in treating common respiratory conditions such as sore throat and various types of coughs. Her diagnostic expertise includes performing flu tests, rapid strep testing, and COVID-19 testing to help patients get accurate diagnoses quickly. Patients rate her care at 3.1 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
3.1

13 Ratings
16 years of experience
39 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Mercy Hospital Medical Center (Des Moines Ia)
8 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
5 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Provided follow-up after the visit

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Dr. Holzer's Ratings and Reviews

3.1

13 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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I went in for a sore throat and fatigue plus runny nose. She tested me for strep, declared I was "doing great," and sent me on my way with no help. I asked her if I was contagious as I was planning to go to my niece's Special Olympics where there would be lots of immune-compromised people. She said I was not contagious and could go but "just don't share food." Fast forward to the next day, I woke up the next morning miserable. Fever of 102. Still very sore throat. Decided to take a Covid test, and was bright-red line, Covid positive. This doctor did not even do a Covid test despite my Covid-like symptoms. What's worse is that I could have put immune-compromised people at risk if I'd followed her guidance. So despite fact that she seems like a very nice human, I would not recommend her. That is not competent care in my opinion.

March 11th, 2023

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Very knowledgeable and gave great advice .

April 24th, 2019

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5 star

October 15th, 2018

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I have been going to Dr. Holzer for the past year and she has been great. The multiple times I have seen her she has always taken the time to answer all of my questions and seemed very knowledgeable.

July 23rd, 2018

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One of the nicest and genuine doctors I have ever met in my life. She truly cares about you and will do anything to make sure you are treated for she called and checked up on me late at night and called me the next morning called around to get me to see a specialist right away. Very caring individual

February 1st, 2017

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We got right in for appt. Bedside manner slightly poor, very abrupt.

January 11th, 2016

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A fantastic MD. I first met her when she was my Aunts doctor. My aunt was dying of cancer and she came to her house to check on her. Very compassionate. Gentle and kind. I changed doctors and have been going to her ever since. She very knowledgable and thorough.

July 24th, 2015

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Didn't seem to genuinely care about patient, did not take time to run any tests/labs for accurate diagnosis.

February 19th, 2015

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3770 8th St SW Ste BAltoona, IA 50009

Tel: (515) 270-1000

Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sun12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Johnston

8779 Northpark CtJohnston, IA 50131

Tel: (515) 270-1000

Mon8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pm

West Des Moines

640 S 50th St Unit 1100West Des Moines, IA 50265

Tel: (515) 471-1869

Mon8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital

1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266

Tel: (515) 343-1000

Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center

1755 59th PlWest Des Moines, IA 50266

Tel: (515) 358-8000


Dr. Anna Ruth Holzer, MD	Dr. Nichola Antionette Patton, DNP, MSN, MBA, AGACNP-BC	Helix Virtual Care	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.1 (13 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)
16 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience		8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, German, Portuguese		Speaks English
Altoona , IA	Sheridan , WY	Boca Raton , FL	Orlando , FL
Med School: School Of Medicine American University Of The Caribbean
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Family Medicine

Check-up
Contraception
Family Planning
Immunization
Influenza
Weight Loss

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mercy Hospital Medical Center (Des Moines Ia)

Medical School

School Of Medicine American University Of The Caribbean

American University Of The Caribbean School Of MedicineGraduated in 2010

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