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Rick Mersch
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (Based on 149 Reviews)

Rick Mersch, MD, FAAP

Specialties: Pediatric Medicine and Hospital Medicine

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Rick Mersch, please call 319-861-7900

Areas of Interest

Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine

Education and Training

Education

University of Iowa College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Residency

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • 2024 Nominee for Michael Daly, MD, Humanitarian award
  • 2023 Nominee for Patient Advocate award
  • 2019 Nominee for Patient Advocate Award, one of Mercy's Annual Provider Awards
  • One of 7 pediatricians nationally to be recognized as one of Parents magazine’s 2014 “Our Favorite Pediatricians.” Learn more.

Certifications

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Patient Reviews

5.0
October 29, 2024
Could not love Dr. Mersch more! He is THE best!
5.0
September 22, 2024
Keeli is great
5.0
August 15, 2024
Dr. Mersch took the time to answer questions and concerns and followed up with me
5.0
July 19, 2024
Dr. Mersch is the best!!
5.0
July 01, 2024
Dr. Mersch is always so kind and understanding. He listens and makes my child feel so special!
5.0
June 29, 2024
He was amazing from the moment he walked through the door! My goodness he was incredible!
5.0
May 01, 2024
Dr Mersch is the best doctor in midwest, a very knowledgeable and extraordinary man! Always has the answers to any questions!
2.2
April 24, 2024
He lisrened to my child part of the time, but disnr listen to parent or communicate well with me.
5.0
March 19, 2024
We love dr mersch. My girls trust him and are very open to talking to him about how they're feeling
5.0
February 09, 2024
Dr. Mersch always does a good job and has the kiddos best interest in mind.
5.0
November 17, 2023
Incredible Physician and Person.
5.0
October 29, 2023
Dr. Mersch is an amazing physician! He listens and has genuine concern for not only the patient, but the well-being of the whole family! He is one of the best!!!
5.0
October 26, 2023
Dr. Mersch is amazing and we are so blessed to have him.
5.0
October 14, 2023
Dr. Mersch is THE BEST!
5.0
September 05, 2023
This appointment was for my [child]. My [other children] have been patients of Dr. Mersch for years. When my son's regular doctor seemed to be pushing for something that seemed extreme, I switched my son to Dr. Mersch, because I felt like he was more knowledgeable and experienced than the other doctor. After the appointment with Dr. Mersch, I now understand that the recommended steps are not nearly as extreme as I thought, and I feel 100% comfortable with them. Dr. Mersch's thorough communication is the reason I feel comfortable now.
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Provider's Contact Information

  • Fax: 319-861-7950

Mercy Pediatric Clinic website

Locations

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