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Dr. Laura Abels, DO

Dr. Laura Abels, DO

Family Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Laura Abels, DO is a family medicine physician in Ankeny, IA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. She is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

800 E 1st St Ste 1700 Ankeny, IA 50021

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Dr. Abels' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abels

4.3

11 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 12, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cheryl Fontanini – Jan 12, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rebecca in DSM, IA – Oct 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Denise Vazquez in Des Moines, IA – Feb 08, 2018
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Denise, thank you so much for this review!
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Leona wessel in Des Moines, IA – Mar 22, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dianne in Altoona, IA – Dec 24, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
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IA Hawks Fan in Des Moines, IA – Apr 30, 2016
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About Me

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Laura Abels, D.O., is part of the Mercy health care family including four hospitals and more than 50 clinics. 
  • Family Medicine

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  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Mercyone Ankeny Clinics800 E 1st St Ste 1700 Ankeny, IA 50021
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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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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