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Dr. Deborah Dryer-Akl, MD

Dr. Deborah Dryer-Akl, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Dryer-Akl, MD is a family medicine physician in Iron River, WI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2000. She is affiliated with Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

7665 US Highway 2 Iron River, WI 54847
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Dr. Dryer-Akl's Reviews

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4.4
7 ratings, 3 with a written review
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Every time I saw Dr. Dryer she came across as cold and indifferent. She didn't ever seem in a hurry to leave, but also did not seem to much care. It seemed as though I was just another patient along the way. She showed little to no interest in what was going on with me and never asked questions to find out what symptoms/issues I was experiencing beyond my main issue. She never tried to learn the cause of my illness. More than once she even shut me down when I tried to communicate, sometimes with interruptions, but usually with no response at all. It seemed that she had her own preconceived ideas and it was too much trouble to consider my experiences. After every appointment I left feeling more anxious and frustrated, and thinking it was my own fault that she didn't know what I was going through.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2021
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Dr Dryer is friendly, listens and answers questions without being in a rush. She's very thorough in seeking a diagnosis.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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M. S. in Iron River, WI – Jul 18, 2017
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Dr. Dryer is one of the better physicians I've ever used and an excellent listener. I am very happy to be one of her patients.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mikko Colby in Iron River, WI – Feb 17, 2017
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Dr. Deborah Dryer-Akl, MD is a family medicine physician in Iron River, WI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2000. She is affiliated with Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center.

  • Family Medicine

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  • St Luke's Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Locations

Practice

Orthopedic & Spine Therapy of Poplar SC7665 US Highway 2 Iron River, WI 54847
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Practice

The Lakes Community Health Center300 Main St W Ashland, WI 54806
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Practice

The Lakes Community Health Center Inc115 5th Ave N Hurley, WI 54534
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The Lakes Community Health Center15954 Rivers Edge Dr Hayward, WI 54843
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 2:30pm
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