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Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO

Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO is a family medicine physician in Altoona, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. She is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

2720 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009
Telehealth available

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Dr. Torgerson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Torgerson

2.2

26 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
23%
23%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
62%
62%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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IA – Dec 05, 2018
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About Me

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Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO is a family medicine physician in Altoona, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. She is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Broadlawns Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation2720 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009
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Practice

Mercyone East Village Clinics1350 Des Moines St Ste 110 Des Moines, IA 50309
2

Practice

Spectrum Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.3600 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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