Carol always makes my children feel comfortable. She takes time to ask about their day and their interests. She explains to the kids what she will do next and teaches them about the instruments she uses. We love Carol!

March 13, 2026

Carol Barlow handled my care and questions with such kindness and professionalism at the same time.

February 13, 2026

Carol Barlow is the BEST! She explains everything and is so personable. We are so lucky to have her at Mc Farland

January 19, 2026

Not my normal provider, but she took the time to get to know my history. She was very thorough and explained the plan very clearly. I felt well cared for.

January 16, 2026

Carol always listens and is concerned about my health. I’m glad she is my primary care provider.

December 2, 2025

Carol is always such a bright face. She is super kind and always understanding while doing a very thorough job. Can't recommend her enough.

November 25, 2025

Carol was amazing she took the time to listen to my concerns and validate my feelings and symptoms, she was incredibly thorough and moved quickly to identify what was causing my pain, she made me feel that I had 100% of her attention and concern, she provided outstanding service

November 5, 2025

Carol is always so concerned with helping with me feeling comfortable about anything that is bothering me about my heath and very compassionate provider to my health.

September 16, 2025

Carol is very passionate about helping her patients. She is very caring and talks things out and explains things when necessary. She is easy to talk to and very understanding. She is truly doing her calling in life!

September 16, 2025

Very easy to talk to, good bedside manners, not pushy towards any one option of medical assistance

September 10, 2025

Carol does a great job informing me and explaining results. I love that she always shares options and suggestions to better my health.

September 4, 2025

She had done the background research into my history and knew exactly what to discuss and update on my health issues. Carol is such a high quality provider!

June 30, 2025

She’s friendly and makes you feel comfortable at your appointment. She listens to your concerns and helps you make decisions about them. I would recommend her to anyone needing a primary care physician.

May 21, 2025

Carol Barlow was amazing! She was very thorough and very informative. Very helpful and understanding of our situation. Very personable.

April 2, 2025

Carol Barlow took extra time to help me with health issues in a very kind, compassionate manner which I appreciated very much.

April 2, 2025

Carol is amazing. She takes time to listen and makes sure you are heard.

March 24, 2025

Carol was very through and explained everything throughout the appt. She also did a wonderful summary of the conversation at the end that was so helpful

February 25, 2025

She takes time to listen to me. She is very understanding.

January 9, 2025

Very friendly, concerned about my health, asked if there was anything else I had concerns about, explained everything thoroughly.

December 11, 2024

Carol does a great job communicating all aspects of my health and related tests & results.

November 26, 2024

Carol is so compassionate and very personable, it’s always great to visit her and experience excellent care.

November 11, 2024

About

About Carol Barlow

I grew up in Newton, Iowa. I have lived in Marshalltown for over 25 years. I feel a sense of connection with this community.

Joined McFarland Clinic

March 2019

Languages Spoken

English

Education & Professional Certification

Education

University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA

BSN, 2011-2013

Allen College Unity Point Health, Waterloo, IA

Master of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2016-2018

Professional Societies

Member, Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society
Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Professional & Personal Interests

Community Involvement

Member, Iowa River Hospice
Member, Marshalltown Sister City Exchange

Carol Barlow, ARNP

Primary Clinic

Marshalltown Office

Patient Testimonials