River Hills Community Health Center

Pediatrics • Ottumwa, IA • Ottumwa Clinic locations

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About

River Hills Community Health Center's Pediatric Services in Ottumwa, IA provides comprehensive care for children at every stage of development. Services include well-child visits, immunizations, acute illness visits, school and sports physicals, preventative care, minor procedures, vision screenings, lead testing, lab testing, radiology, and referrals to specialists, with interpreter services available.

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Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

201 S Market St., Ottumwa, IA 52501

Phone

+1 641-684-3000

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.riverhillshealth.org/pediatrics/

Emergency Care

Call any of our offices 24 hours a day to access Triage nurse.

Services Offered

Pediatric Services
Acute Illness Visits
Well Child Visits
School and Sports Physicals
Preventative Care
Immunizations
Minor Procedures
Vision Screenings
Referrals to Specialists
Lead Testing
Lab Testing
Radiology
Interpreter Services

Technology & Equipment

Vision Screenings
Lab Testing
Radiology
Interpreter Services

Team

Raegan Johns, ARNP — ARNP
Laurie Glover, ARNP — ARNP
Megan Rutledge, ARNP — ARNP
Hayley Sytsma, ARNP — ARNP

Insurance & Payment

Medicare
Medicaid
Most private insurances

RHCHC will not deny any services due to the inability to pay. Sliding fee scale available for patients who qualify based on poverty guidelines.

Sliding fee scale, Medicare, Medicaid, Most private insurances

Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

How can I schedule a pediatric appointment at the Ottumwa Clinic?

Call 641-684-3000 to schedule a pediatric appointment at our Ottumwa Clinic today!

What department should I contact for pediatric care?

Pediatrics at Ottumwa Clinic: 641-684-3000.

Do you offer after-hours triage?

Call any of our offices 24 hours a day to access Triage nurse.

Social Media

Facebook

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Bloom Pediatrics Ottumwa (Birdeye): 5.0 star rating (9 reviews)
Dr. Eric Dodson, DO (Healthgrades): 4.4 star rating (13 reviews)
Dr. Eric Dodson, DO (WebMD): 4.0 out of 5 (18 ratings (3 written reviews))
Dr. Debra K. Miller, MD (US News/Press Ganey): 5/5 patient experience (8 reviews total)
Dr. Debra Miller, MD (WebMD): 4.5 out of 5 (5 ratings)
All Ages Pediatrics PC (localitybiz): Mixed/varied review sentiment (includes strong praise and 1-star complaint) (Multiple reviews shown (review count not stated in snippet))

Patients praise

Thorough, caring, and attentive pediatric care
Good communication (explaining things and answering questions)
Being responsive to sick children (including after-hours help)
Professional, friendly staff and reassurance to parents

Common complaints

Concerns about not listening / not answering questions
Reports of poor rapport with children
A negative appointment/phone interaction involving perceived unprofessional behavior

"“Awesome place!!”"

— Birdeye review snippet for Bloom Pediatrics Ottumwa

"“Dr. Dodson is thorough and takes time to explain things.”"

— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Eric Dodson, DO

"“Didn't listen or answer questions”"

— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Eric Dodson, DO

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].