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Dr. Debra Sixta, MD

Dr. Debra Sixta, MD

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Debra Sixta, MD is a family medicine physician in Altoona, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Iowa in 2005. She is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

1.5 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 1.5 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

2720 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009
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Dr. Sixta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sixta

1.5
12 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Cannot recommend
Had an appointment to get refills for migraine meds. A few days before my appointment I began to experience abdominal pain from diverticulitis. When I told her I was having abdominal pain she commented that the appointment was for my migraines but she might be able to work in my abdominal pain issues. Might?! I am there in her office experiencing abdominal pain & she might be able to address this issue?! I’ve been seeing her for several years & have never been happy with her conduct. She never offers advice, I always seem to do all the talking. In fact she never seems to remember who I am or what my past and chronic issues are. After contacting my insurance company I will be switching doctors. Unfortunately I can?t get in for my new patient visit until June
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
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Jan 04, 2025
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New patient
I went to Dr. Sixta to establish care. I felt like I was talking and no one was listening. I’m sure disappointed because I have always had great care with Unity Point. She spent a max of 15 minutes but that was because I kept talking and repeating myself trying to get her to acknowledge anything I was saying.
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
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May 03, 2024
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Cold bedside manner
I went to see her as a new patient as I recently moved to a new town. This appt took 10 minutes is all. She didn't listen to my concerns or offer any recommendations. She basically asked about my medications and that truly is all. When I brought something up, she was very dismissive. I felt rushed. She is not caring. I will not be going back.
What went well
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2024
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Dr. Sixta has been my primary doctor for 25 years. When I needed her to be my caregiver for something more complicated than just the sniffles she turned her back at me. She plays the “not my problem card” when working with other colleagues.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 15, 2021
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Dr. Sixta is knowledgeable and explains things well.
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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Paula B. in Altoona, IA – Jun 27, 2016
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Dr. Debra Sixta, MD is a family medicine physician in Altoona, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Iowa in 2005. She is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Locations

Practice

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