Michael Bird, MD

515-663-8621

Patient Rating Learn more about our survey on Michael Bird

4.89 out of 5

605 Patient Ratings

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Primary Clinic

Family Medicine East Office

1018 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

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Patient Testimonials

Dr. Bird, as always, was thoughtful, thorough, knowledgeable, and compassionate in his care. Dr. Bird has been our trusted provider for over thirty years.

March 26, 2024

Great to work with, listened to our concerns, explained why he thought a change in treatment plan. Took his time to understand the situation.

March 12, 2024

Our first contact. My wife and I were welcomed and treated very well. We look forward to the services Doctor Bird may provide us.

February 27, 2024

I appreciate how Dr. Bird always takes the time to listen to you and come up with solutions, together.

January 26, 2024

I trust my care to Dr Bird. He is always very thorough and listens and answers the questions I have about my health. His staff is always very friendly.

November 29, 2023

Dr. Bird will always listen to my thoughts and concerns. He also always includes me in developing a plan of treatment.

October 17, 2023

Dr. Bird is knowledgeable, informed and efficient.

September 12, 2023

Dr. Bird is very attentive and extremely flexible.

September 1, 2023

Dr. Bird listens well & takes into account my past history in evaluating unusual symptoms that come up. The value of his knowing his patients streamlines the visit, provides a more accurate evaluation, & offers realistic advice.

August 30, 2023

I always appreciate Dr. Bird's kind and thorough approach to my appointments with him.

August 10, 2023

Dr. Bird is always kind, considerate, attentive, caring and trustworthy. We truly appreciate him as our doctor. His staff has always been helpful and friendly.

July 17, 2023

Dr. Bird and his staff always make my visits quick, easy and relatively painless. Dr. Bird takes the time to ask questions and make me feel at ease. I’ve never had to wait long, but I enjoy the artwork hanging in the offices to pass the time.

July 14, 2023

Dr. Bird is always patient and listens and is kind!

May 15, 2023

Dr. Bird always listens, explains, answers questions and gets me involved in the decisions about my treatments.

April 17, 2023

He listens to my concerns and offers suggestions or solutions.

April 4, 2023

He was very compassionate and understanding.

March 16, 2023

Dr. Bird offered lots of time & listened attentively, as well as offering information that was helpful & recommendations for further evaluation.

March 9, 2023

Dr Bird was very attentive. He answered all of my questions thoroughly and he was very interested in me as his patient.

February 15, 2023

Dr. Bird was very thoughtful. He listened carefully and answered questions clearly.

February 6, 2023

Attentive to patient concerns. Clear advice and information. Very thorough outlining medical plans and therapy options/backup plans.

January 16, 2023

Dr Bird is thorough, highly experienced, pleasant & compassionate.

January 7, 2023

Dr. Bird always does a great job. Good bedside manner and does a great job of engaging and educating patients.

December 15, 2022

Dr. Bird is very friendly and knowledgeable. He makes you feel very comfortable to discuss my health and any concerns that I might have.

December 15, 2022

Dr Bird is great! He was thorough & prompt! I appreciated his great care!

November 25, 2022

Dr Bird takes time to listen to what you have to say and will discuss your concerns with you. You leave feeling heard.

November 17, 2022

About

Joined McFarland Clinic

June 1995

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

American Board of Family Practice; National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Education

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

BS, 1979-1983

University of Iowa School of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

MD, 1983-1987

Residency

Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines, IA

Family Medicine, 1987-1990

Professional Societies

American Academy of Family Physicians
Iowa Academy of Family Physicians
Iowa Medical Society
Story County Medical Society

Professional & Personal Interests

Leadership Roles

Department Chair, McFarland Clinic Family Medicine East
Member, McFarland Clinic Compliance Committee
Member, McFarland Clinic Ownership Committee
Member, McFarland Clinic Safety & Infection Control Committee

Hobbies and Personal Interests

Sports, Hiking, Birding

Resources

Food is Medicine - A Guide to Good Health and Nutrition

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Proper nutrition is a vital part of your health care prescription. Follow these principles for diet and exercise.