The nurse I had was very pleasant and efficient. Dr. Hermson was also very pleasant and attentive, listening to what I had to say. I was pleased with her advice and treatment plan.

March 20, 2024

Kind, empathetic, informative, personable and professional. Exceptional first visit. Highly recommend.

February 7, 2024

She's simply the best. She is thorough, listens, and explains things in a way that can be understood.

February 5, 2024

The care I received from Dr. Hermsen was excellent. She explained everything to me in a very clear manner. Dr. Hermsen listened to my concerns and provided treatment options. I am so glad I chose McFarland Clinic Ames and Dr. Hermsen...would highly recommend to others.

January 9, 2024

Dr Hermsen was wonderful! She explained everything and was easy to talk to. Her and her staff made me feel really comfortable during a procedure. I would definitely recommend her.

December 12, 2023

She is very personable and is a very thorough. She also explains everything in detail. Good bedside manner.

November 30, 2023

Dr. Hermsen was very helpful and listened and answered my questions and explained everything very clearly and made it easier to understand the procedure.

November 14, 2023

Dr Hermsen is very professional and always takes extra time address any concerns or questions I have.

October 24, 2023

Dr Hermsen was very thorough and was great with my young son. She was great and explaining our issues in plain English, and how we were going to proceed with his treatment. I was very happy and very impressed with my appointment today.

October 2, 2023

Dr Hermsen is a very good communicator and tells you what the the best for the patient, and really has your best interest first . I really trust her opinions.

September 12, 2023

Dr. Hermsen was wonderful with her exam. She made sure to really listen to my concerns, and then clearly explained her thoughts. I was comfortable during the appointment, and she made me feel like I was being heard.

August 21, 2023

She was very informative and kind with explaining everything. I didn’t feel rushed and didn’t feel like I wasn’t getting all the information I needed to make a decision. She wasn’t pushy about any of it either! Definitely recommend!

July 20, 2023

Dr. Hermsen is a superlative provider. She celebrates wins, she helps find solutions for problems. She is a wonderful patient advocate.

July 11, 2023

She took the time to work with me on all possible solutions including non-pharmaceutical. She also treated me like a competent adult and used professional language instead of talking to me like I wouldn’t understand which I really appreciate and often don’t find in medical professionals. Super great doctor!!

June 15, 2023

Very sweet, great instruction and explanations. Honest and direct - she was wonderful

June 8, 2023

Very professional ,very thorough, explained things well.

June 7, 2023

She is so knowledgeable and empathetic. She listens and has great solutions! Excellent bed side manner!

June 2, 2023

Very nice physician and very thorough. Didn't rush through the appointment, and allowed me to ask questions. She also gave me good recommendations!

May 11, 2023

Very engaged with me. Asked about past medical history before discussing issue at hand. Took the time to discuss possible other outlying medical conditions that could be contributing to the problem, and how to proceed. So, much more thorough than most physicians I have seen over the years. In addition, Dr. Hermsen was careful to answer all of my questions.

May 1, 2023

Dr. Hermsen is always willing to answer questions. She is thoughtful and considers what the long-term impacts my child's treatment. We love her approach to caring for her patients and appreciate her as our ENT care provider!

April 18, 2023

She was extremely nice and informative. She often asked if I had any questions. She knew some of my medical history before she came into my exam room.

March 14, 2023

Dr. Hermsen was very thorough in explaining what she saw in my throat in a way that I could understand. She also gave me ideas in how to fix my problem. I would highly recommend Dr. Hermsen to anyone having swallowing problems.

February 8, 2023

She was very knowledgeable and talked to me so I could understand what was going on!

January 24, 2023

Very friendly and explained things well. Did not seem rushed at all and made sure we didn’t have any questions.

January 16, 2023

About

Medical Interests

Dr. Hermsen enjoys treating pediatric and adult Ear, Nose, and Throat diseases. This ranges from recurrent ear infections and recurrent sinus infections to skin cancers. She originally wanted to be a Family Practice physician, however she grew a strong interest in surgery during medical school. She is committed to patient education and trusted care.

Clinical Trials

Joined McFarland Clinic

August 2012

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Education

Wartburg College

BA, Biology - Minor in Chemistry; 2003

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

DO; 2007

Residency

Michigan State University

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery; 2012

Professional Societies

American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
American Osteopathic Association
American College of Physicians
Iowa Medical Society
Iowa Otolaryngology Society
Story County Medical Society
American Rhinologic Society

Professional & Personal Interests

Leadership Roles

Vice President, McFarland Clinic Board of Directors
Department Chair, McFarland Clinic Otolaryngology

Hobbies and Personal Interests

Dr. Hermsen enjoys gardening, cooking and playing with her young children. Raised on a dairy farm in northeast Iowa, she and her family couldn't wait to move back to Iowa to join McFarland Clinic.