Dr. Laura Abels, DO

Dr. Abels was always on vacation and it took FOREVER to track her down to get her or her nurse to renew prescriptions. I could never make an appointment and some of the medications I'm on cannot just be cut off cold turkey. I'd have to wait until she was back from 3 week vacations MULTIPLE times to even get her nurse on the phone to talk about renewing my meds. Very unprofessional. I decided to switch doctors and loved who I got, but she moved and now I'm with the 3rd doctor at the Ankeny location who is exactly like Abels. The management at the Ankeny location is absolutely awful. I've spoken to the manager and multiple nurses and they are all rude and unprofessional. I don't know why I've had such a hard time finding a doctor in Des Moines. No where else I've lived have ever had any sort of issue.

Never and ever l wish this person be in front me giving me ANY kind of medical service. Absolutely was disrespectful and unproffesional taking care of my care, I do nor trust on her, -0 star.

Dr. Abels is absolutely amazing. She is incredibly knowledgeable and sincerely cares about her patients. She takes time to actually listen and strives to achieve exceptional healthcare.

Dr. Abels is the best doctor I've ever had. I've been her patient for 3 years now. Her love for her job and helping people is transparent. I can ask her anything and if she doesn't know the answer, she consults with whatever doctors she needs until she finds it. It's a wonderful feeling to know that she genuinely cares about my well-being and I'm not just the "next patient" on the list.

I’ve been going to Dr. Abels for several years. She is compassionate, caring and sincere. She’s very good at her profession and efficient.

Dr. Abels is an excellent doctor who shows she really cares and takes time to listen to you.

I had my first appointment with Dr. Abels on 12/05/16. Having moved into the area recently, this was a difficult time for me to have to find a new doctor after being with the same doctor for the past 10 years. I was very nervous, but soon found my anxiety was needless. Dr. Abels was immediately personable and well versed on my medical history, which I had transferred to her prior to my first visit. She knew all about me, and that gave me immediate relief! I am pleased beyond expectation.

Dr. Abels is a great! Dr. Abels truly cares about her patients and goes above and beyond to make sure all of your questions and needs are met! I wish we had more Doctors like her!