
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Newborns (0-28 days)
- Infants (ages 0-18 months)
- Toddlers (ages 18 months – 3)
- Children (ages 4 - 11)
- Adolescents (ages 12-18)
- Adults (ages 19 - 65)
- Geriatrics (>65)
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Rachel F. Stearnes
Dr. Rachel Stearnes is a family medicine doctor at Methodist Physicians Clinic in Council Bluffs. She graduated medical school from the Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center and completed her residency training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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Locations
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - Jennie Edmundson Medical Plaza
- 808 East Pierce Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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- phone: 712-396-4340
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Clarkson Family Medicine Residency Program, 2007
- Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2004
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2007
Insurance
- Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna NHN
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Ambetter Health
- American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
- Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
- Coventry Workers' Compensation
- Elite Choice
- First Health
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
- Humana Full Access (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
- HumanaChoice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
- Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
- Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
- Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
- Medica Choice National (PPO)
- Medica Elevate
- Medica Insure
- Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
- Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
- Midlands Choice Network
- Midwest Alliance Network
- Molina IA Medicaid
- Molina IA Medicare Advantage
- Molina NE Medicaid
- Molina NE Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
- Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
- Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
- NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
- O'Hara Workers' Compensation
- Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
- United Healthcare Allsavers
- United Healthcare Core
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
- United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
- United Healthcare NE Medicaid
- United Healthcare Nexus ACO
- United Healthcare of the River Valley
- United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
- United Healthcare Surest
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage
- Wellmark Blue (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
- Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
- Wellpoint IA Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
415 ratings, 57 reviewsThe Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients who are treated in outpatient or hospital settings may receive different surveys that are not included in this Patient Experience Rating. The volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Absolutely love Dr. Stearnes. She's the best PCP I've ever had!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I love Dr. Stearnes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Dr Stearnes and nurse Lisa are by far the best healthcare providers I have ever encountered. They take time to listen, discuss options and proceed with the plan. OUTSTANDING as always!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Stearnes always listens to us. She takes great care of our family. She asks questions to assist with Healthcare, bit also inquires about our family too. She is great at building relationships with us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
My doctor not only address my concerns, she gave me multiple options, and possibly most importantly the care she would most recommend for herself and why. I really appreciate it that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Stearnes listened to my opinion and ideas. She shared reasons for things and made me feel as if we developed a plan together. No shaming.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Great experience! Always smooth and Lisa and Dr. Stearnes make a great team! They are always caring for me and for my two boys! I recommend to anyone who asks about who we use for a care team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Love Dr. Stearnes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Dr Rachel Stearnes is a Pro and caring Dr and person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr Stearnes has been my primary care physician for 20 years. She is an outstanding doctor. She cares and takes interest in me. She listens. She takes time for all my questions. She never rushes. I trust her and am grateful to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr Stearns is a caring, attentive and knowledgeable physician. I am so grateful she accepted me as a new patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Stearns is wonderful. She asks questions and listens to my concerns. Extremely pleased with her knowledge and compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr Stearnes always listens and is kind. She always gives options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
My whole family sees Dr. Stearnes. She's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr. Stearns takes great interest in my health. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a PCP.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr Stearnes is always amazing. She cares and you can tell that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. Stearnes is and has been a excellent doctor for me and I'm very pleased that I found her when I did she's very thorough with any of my health conditions and treating me and explaining things to the fullest
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr. Stearnes is a very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
I will recommend my doctor to friends and Family. She is excellent at what she does. I will not change her for anything. I feel so safe under her care and her team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Stearnes is exceptionally kind and caring. She didn't seem rushed or put out that my appointment turned out to be more involved since I had a list of concerns. She addressed each and every one.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr. Stearnes is an amazing doctor. She always takes time to listen and showed concern for my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr. Stearnes evaluated my problem and explained options for how to treat it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Dr. Stearnes is knowledgeable, compassionate and so helpful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr Stearnes is a very kind, compassionate and understanding physician. Her knowledge base and care are excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
We try not to waste any of each others time. She always points out the options and we always go with her recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Dr.Stearns has always been very easy to talk to. She helped me with all my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Always professional & attentive & answers questions or concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
I always feel at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Rachael Stearnes is awesome. Very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
I always appreciate Dr. Stearnes' care. She always takes time to listen and offer solutions that work. I have had an abdominal problem for months and thanks to her, we are now getting to the bottom of it, and it is being resolved.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Again, Dr Stearnes has always been great to work with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Always listens and gives you options when available .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
I hate taking surveys, but I like my doctor and her nurse very much so I put up with it just to give them high marks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Stearnes is excellent. She listens to my comments and concerns, and I feel like she knows my health and medical history from one visit to the next. She is professional, but friendly and approachable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
I love Dr Stearnes happy attitude and laid back approach to health care needs. She never seems stressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Not to be redundant but I love having Dr. Stearnes as my doc. She is awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. Stearnes is thorough yet personal & genuinely concerned about her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Dr. Stearnes is a top-notch doctor and is highly recommend!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Sternes and staff are always friendly and willing to listen to my concerns. I have the utmost confidence in this office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
I adore my doctor, she is listens well to my concerns, explains what she is doing, and takes the time explain my options giving the pros and cons of each. I feel heard and never judged.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Doctor Stearnes is the best! Excellent listener. She is very thorough, and I am extremely confident with what she tells me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
Dr Stearnes is always the one person I recommend as primary care contact.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Through the years Dr Stearnes has learned that I don't bring things up that are not a problem. Always listens well and wants to address what is happening.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr. Stearnes is awesome! She always cares, takes time, listens, and explains, which I appreciate so much! Her knowledge is vast and her willingness to research for answers is wonderful! I'm thankful I found her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
I recommend her ALL the time!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Dr. Stearnes took her time, I was never rushed. She listened and offered suggestions. She told me what tests were due for my annual exam, and let me decide if I wanted to do them or not.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Stearnes listens and hears any concerns I have. I'm considered a senior citizen, but I don't feel like one. She never dismisses my concerns as age related. She truly hears me and tries to help resolve any concerns I have. I appreciate that - great role model in the healthcare field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr Stearnes is nice and listens to you .. Shes the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
I really love talking to Dr. Stearnes. She always listens and asks good questions and cares very much. I will always go to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Doctor Stearnies always listens and tries her best to figure out the best way to help find the problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr Stearnes is the most caring and concerned health professional that I have ever come in contact with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Entire family sees Dr. Stearnes due to how well she treated me the first time I saw her when I was in the hospital due to having to go to the ER
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Dr Stearnes has been my doctor for about 20 years. I recommend her to my friends. She listens and creates a partnership for me and her to address any illness I may have and what is important for me to stay healthy. I am blessed she is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Stearns is very attentive. She listens & makes suggestions for new meds or treatments that makes sense.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Always friendly and seems genuinely concerned about any problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Dr. Stearnes was very thorough and explained her decisions to me very satisfactorily.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Dr. Stearnes is excellent. She always takes time and shows concern.