Ricardo Bendezu, MD
Family Medicine
MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine
800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700
Ankeny, IA 50021 Directions
4.9 out of 5
313 verified ratings
313 Ratings, 78 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Mar 17, 2026
I appreciate his candor, listening and understanding where I am coming from, presenting choices etc
Mar 13, 2026
I have complete confidence in him and his abilities
Mar 9, 2026
Thank you!
Feb 27, 2026
Been my primary care doctor almost a decade now
Feb 25, 2026
The only good thing I will say is he actually called me personally and gave me my results of my ultrasound other doctors say they will do it and they don’t
Feb 23, 2026
He is an excellent communicator to explain all procedures. I appreciate his suggestions during the visit.
Feb 20, 2026
He asks questions about my wellbeing and how I found with my life. I feel like he cares about me
Feb 19, 2026
excellent
Feb 10, 2026
Very professional, very courteous. It's back to you with test results right away. And explains them to you.
Feb 9, 2026
Very sincere and down-to-earth individual. He shows compassion, concern and a desire to help others.
Feb 5, 2026
Great that he calls, in person, with lab results.
Feb 3, 2026
He made suggestions and respected my decision.
Feb 2, 2026
Dr Bendezu explained the procedures, and the results. He seemed concerned with my health.
Feb 2, 2026
He is a great doctor,
Jan 29, 2026
Very thoughtful
Jan 22, 2026
Excellent service
Jan 20, 2026
He is a good person
Jan 8, 2026
I think I have covered it. He is a great Doctor. I would recommend him to everyone.
Jan 6, 2026
I liked the follow-up phone call the day after the visit sharing test results.
Dec 30, 2025
He had a nice, friendly bedside manner; and explains issues throughly.
Dec 30, 2025
Extremely personable and professional.
Dec 23, 2025
He is the best, can’t say enough good things about him.
Dec 19, 2025
It was great.
Dec 18, 2025
He is very thorough
Dec 15, 2025
Dr. Bendezu always promptly calls me with my test results.
Dec 15, 2025
Dr has helped me with difficult health issues for years. Always does the best for me.
Dec 15, 2025
Always very professional and personable in his interactions and feedback.
Dec 11, 2025
Dr. Bendezu takes the time to listen and make sure that all concerns are addressed. He is courteous and professional and a trusted health advisor.
Dec 2, 2025
Dr. Bendezu is excellent at listening to my concerns, and also making sure I know all of my options when it comes to recommended vaccines, and treatments. As I said earlier in my comments, I also appreciate the fact that he calls me personally when he has the time, especially when he could easily have a nurse take care of it.
Dec 2, 2025
always very helpfull and takes his time with me.
Nov 19, 2025
Always listens seems to really care
Nov 18, 2025
Always great to discuss things.
Nov 12, 2025
Dr Bendezu has always been great to me. Always shows concern for my issues and asks lots of questions.
Nov 6, 2025
He’s an attentive, caring and kind doctor that remains professional at every appointment I’ve had with him over many years as his patient.
Nov 5, 2025
Always takes the time to listen to you and goes the extra distance
Nov 4, 2025
He is excellent
Oct 27, 2025
Great doctor
Oct 24, 2025
Great provider caring and very thorough
Oct 21, 2025
covered everything in detail, reviewed my chart before he came in is amazing! Asked questions about how I’m feeling! Got my flu shot pneumonia shot at appointment. Talked through plan had labs and was called by Dr. Bendezu himself the next morning. That is amazing! Thank you.
Oct 17, 2025
I like his personable attitude! Knowledgeable!
Oct 14, 2025
Great Doctor!
Oct 10, 2025
Outstanding
Oct 10, 2025
Doctor Bendezu is kind and listens and spends time with me, he’s very informative and helpful and he makes me feel comfortable. I trust and respect my doctor.
Oct 2, 2025
Kudos too Dr.Bendezu
Oct 1, 2025
Dr. Bendezu has been my doctor for the last 11 years and I have no complaints very professional and friendly
Sep 30, 2025
I hope he doesn't retire any day soon. I have no idea what I would do. Thats how good he is. If you find a good Doctor, a good Dentist and a good car mechanic, you stay with them for life.
Sep 29, 2025
Pleasant,efficient and timely
Sep 22, 2025
Dr Bendezu is the best!
Sep 16, 2025
Always professional, listens and responds to concerns.
Sep 12, 2025
I have been seeing Dr. Bendezu for quite awhile and he always has time for me and explains things to me that I can understand and is always concerned about my health. Thanks Doctor