General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) • Iowa City, IA • Multiple clinical sites in UI Health Care Medical Center University campus and Medical Center Downtown Campus in Iowa City, North Dodge Street (Iowa City), Iowa River Landing (Iowa City), Heartland Drive (Iowa City), Emma Goldman Clinic (Iowa City), Quad Cities, and Muscatine. locations
Clinic Type
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
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319-356-2294
sally-fisher@uiowa.edu
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UI Health Care provider profile (Kelly L. Ferroni, MD): 4.88 out of 5 (379 ratings)
- UI Health Care provider profile (Holly Bolger, MD): 4.87 out of 5 (491 ratings)
- UI Health Care provider profile (Kimberly A. Kenne, MD): 4.80 out of 5 (1,694 ratings)
- Vitals.com (Dr. Margaret Smollen): 4.2 out of 5 (Not explicitly stated total number of reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Barbara Patrick): 3.67 out of 5 (Likelihood of recommending)
- UI Health Care gynecology service page: 4.68 out of 5 (166 reviews)
Patients praise
- High average ratings for many University of Iowa Health Care providers, often ranging from 4.5 to 4.9 out of 5 based on Press Ganey patient surveys
- Recognition as a nationally ranked institution for obstetrics and gynecology care
- Reports of compassionate, thorough, and attentive care from some providers
- Appreciation for clear explanations and willingness to spend time answering questions when reported by satisfied patients
Common complaints
- Perceived poor bedside manner, including being condescending, rushing patients, or appearing dismissive of concerns
- Difficulties with scheduling, including long wait times and unreturned calls
- Communication issues, such as delays in providing test results or failing to answer patient questions thoroughly
- Concerns regarding specific clinical decisions or perceived lack of thoroughness in explaining medical conditions/procedures
"I was very displeased in the bed side manner of Dr. Coyne. She was snobby, did not listen to my symptoms, did not read my chart, did not answer questions..."
— WebMD (Dr. Lauren Coyne)"Just says everything is good and leaves doesnt ask if you have questions at all you wait more time then what you spend with her"
— Vitals.com (Dr. Margaret Smollen)"Patients say the provider offers caring, personable service with clear explanations and attentive listening. However, some reviewers report concerns about communication delays, with a few mentioning unreturned calls and delayed test results affecting their care experience."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Diane Adam)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Angela Howard | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology — Oct 23, 2025
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