Dr. David G. Erlbacher, MD | Avoca, IA | Family Medicine

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Dr. David Erlbacher specializes in family medicine and emergency medicine, bringing comprehensive care to patients across all age groups. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and has been practicing medicine for over three decades. Dr. Erlbacher is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Erlbacher is affiliated with Myrtue Medical Center and provides care at locations in Avoca and Harlan, Iowa. His expertise includes managing complex conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cognitive impairment. He also performs specialized procedures including bedside swallow evaluations and coordinates strength training programs for patients requiring rehabilitation. Patients consistently rate Dr. Erlbacher highly, giving him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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4.7

17 Ratings
32 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Iowa
14 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Erlbacher's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

17 Ratings with 14 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 26 Minutes

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Saw me in a timely manner: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Patients praise Dr. David Gerard Erlbacher for his attentive listening, thorough explanations, and genuine care, noting his ability to make them feel comfortable and informed during their visits. His supportive and patient-centered approach is highly appreciated, with many remarking on his friendly demeanor and detailed feedback. Negative reviews are notably absent from the dataset, as patients consistently express satisfaction with his compassionate care and professional etiquette. Overall, Dr. Erlbacher is highly recommended by his patients, who value his thoughtful and comprehensive approach to medical care.

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Dr Erlbacher always offers a great deal of information to help in making an informed decision. I feel he genuinely cares about the well-being of his patients and is looking out for their best interest. He is friendly and has a supportive attitude. I was very happy with my office visit with him.

May 9th, 2026

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Doc as always took time to explain my issues. He is always so kind. I trust him to take the best care of me.

March 19th, 2026

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Dr. Erlbacher is my PCM and whenever I see him, he is very patient to hear my issues and then applies his medical knowledge to treat the issue or provides a course of action for a treatment plan. As I live overseas, I do not get to see him often and sometimes he is overwhelmed with my complaints, but he acknowledges all complaints and treats me with great compassion. I would definitely recommend Dr. Erlbacher to new patients seeing medical care.

February 28th, 2026

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Amazing doctor. Takes time to listen and really looks for your best course of treatment. Can't say enough positive things about him.

February 3rd, 2026

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Excellent doctor

December 2nd, 2025

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He’s a rarity — curious, smart, really listens to his patients, asks questions, doesn’t rush, and thinks about the whole person rather than pigeonholing issues. He provides excellent care, I’ve been with him for several years and have no plans to change anything.

October 23rd, 2025

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Dr. Erlbacher is always very willing to listen to me and my concerns. He answers my questions in a very open in layman terms. He never rushes me to move on to the next patient. I am very comfortable with Dr"Dave,'.

September 16th, 2025

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Very professional medical doctor, with great patient etiquette & care.

August 2nd, 2025

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A great doctor with plenty of feedback both ways, excellent bedside, manners informative. Ask lots of questions. Any understand my situation. Was very thorough in his examination. An example of what a midwestern family doctoris is all about.

June 5th, 2025

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He came to see me at Avoca Specialty Center. He is always caring, listens and comes up with excellent treatment options.

June 5th, 2025

Myrtue Medical Center Avoca Clinic

510 N Elm StAvoca, IA 51521

Tel: (712) 343-6455

Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Myrtue Medical Center

1213 Garfield AveHarlan, IA 51537

Tel: (712) 755-5161


Dr. David Gerard Erlbacher, MD	Phillip Lodico, DO	Dr. Parth Bhavsar	Dr. Nichola Antionette Patton, DNP, MSN, MBA, AGACNP-BC
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (17 Ratings)	4.2 (31 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
32 Years of Experience		12 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu	Speaks English, German, Portuguese
Avoca , IA	Dallas , TX	Lawrenceville , GA	Sheridan , WY
Med School: University Of Iowa		Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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University Of IowaGraduated in 1994

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Which hospitals is Dr. David Erlbacher affiliated with?: Dr. David Erlbacher is affiliated with Myrtue Medical Center.
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Where is Dr. David Erlbacher's office located?: Dr. David Erlbacher's office is located at 510 N Elm St, Avoca, IA, 51521.

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