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Dr. Colin Deford, DO

Dr. Colin Deford, DO

Family Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Colin Deford, DO is a family medicine physician in Waterloo, IA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Cedar Valley Primary Care & Walk-In Clinic

4006 Johnathan St Ste B Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 233-1540

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Deford specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Deford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Deford

2.3
3 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
67%
67%

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Not Actually Listened To
When I met with Dr. Deford I was looking to establish care with a new PCP and expressed concern over not feeling healthy and wanting to lose weight and lower my medications. I was then met with a lecture on how whole foods are best, avoid bread because it doesn't grow on trees, keep moving, maybe try Whole30 (which is not supported by scientific evidence) and weight and clothing size isn't an indication of health. I know these things. I'm not stupid. I really did not feel heard. Additionally, he had a student with him and didn't ask for my consent to having them in the room. I cried the whole way home out of frustration after this appointment. I wasn't listened to and I felt like I was receiving a lecture I've heard a hundred times before.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 19, 2024
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Awesome doc!
My family saw him for school check ups and he was awesome!
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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Nov 21, 2023
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Poor Quality
Didn’t listen to what I was mostly concerned about and instead focused on something entirely different wasn’t prescribed any pain medication but instead was prescribed a water pill which I wasn’t in need of at all when I went to another doctor was told to immediately stop taking water pill and because I wasn’t in need of it they could of very well of had some bad if not permanent or life threatening side effects. Dr Deford also said to schedule appointment for physical therapy again this wasn’t what I needed by going to a different doctor I was taken into emergency surgery for back surgery! I wouldn’t recommend Dr Deford for any of your medical needs!!!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 25, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Colin DeFord, DO achieved his Doctorate of Osteopathy from Des Moines University and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr DeFord also served as physician at US Air Force bases in Nebraska and Montana.

biography

Colin DeFord, DO achieved his Doctorate of Osteopathy from Des Moines University and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. DeFord also served as physician at US Air Force bases in Nebraska and Montana.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Des Moines University

    Medical School, 2011
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Cedar Valley Primary Care & Walk-In Clinic

Cedar Valley Primary Care & Walk-In Clinic4006 Johnathan St Ste B Waterloo, IA 50701
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Waverly Health Center

    312 9th St SW
    Waverly, IA 50677

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

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

    6% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital

    1825 Logan Ave
    Waterloo, IA 50703
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St
    Waterloo, IA 50702

    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

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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