Ricardo Bendezu, MD
Family Medicine
MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine
800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700
Ankeny, IA 50021 Directions
4.9 out of 5
300 verified ratings
300 Ratings, 86 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.
Jun 5, 2026
He does a great job!
Jun 2, 2026
Everything is good
Jun 1, 2026
He is always great!
May 29, 2026
Put me at ease thank you
May 28, 2026
He is just a super person and Dr
May 26, 2026
Efficient and personable
May 22, 2026
He is very good doctor
May 20, 2026
Just a routine follow up from my recent trip to the hospital
May 14, 2026
Appeared to be very interested in your symptoms
May 5, 2026
I've been seeing Dr. Bendezu for many years now. I know him, and he knows me. He always has my best interest in mind.
May 4, 2026
Thank you for finding the skin cancer on my arm and getting needed medical treatments set up.
Apr 22, 2026
Ran additional labs and personally call the results and recommended treatment.
Apr 22, 2026
Trải nghiệm tuyệt vời
Apr 20, 2026
Listened to what I had going on and checked on it and explained what he thought was going on.
Apr 16, 2026
I continue to see Dr Bendezu because he covers the needs of my care thoroughly. I feel he cares about me. I'll continue to see him because of this.
Apr 15, 2026
As stated Dr Bendezu is caring, listens & recommends. Explains recommendations well & makes sure all is understood!
Apr 15, 2026
Excellent care and treats patients with kindness and respect
Apr 13, 2026
I really like Dr. Bendezu and hope he doesn't retire any time soon.
Apr 9, 2026
Dr was informative..I really needed the nurse to give me better info on the specifics of the appt
Apr 7, 2026
The best I’ve felt about seeing a doctor in many years. He puts me at ease.
Apr 6, 2026
Very Thorough. Called me himself with results of tests and explained everything
Mar 31, 2026
Explained things well
Mar 30, 2026
A good visit
Mar 20, 2026
Great demeanor; wonderful at explaining issues to me (non-medically trained); fully trust his thought/suggestions/opinions.
Mar 19, 2026
I believe he truly cares about my health and explains my options When comes to treatments. Always keeps up on my med refills.
Mar 19, 2026
he takes the time to explain to you and tell you what you should do
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 19, 2026
always great experince with dr.Bendezu even takes time to call with results
Feb 17, 2026
trust him as a doctor
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.