Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults (ages 19 - 65)
- Geriatrics (>65)
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Gina G. Mentzer
As an avid runner, Gina Mentzer, MD, has long been fascinated by how the heart works and benefits from exercise. While she enjoyed studying these topics in college, it wasn't until she rotated with a cardiologist in medical school that she decided to become one herself.
"I love the heart," said Dr. Mentzer, who sees patients at Methodist Physicians Clinic. "It's kind of a big deal. It's the center of everything. Should you deny it, the rest shall fail."
She enjoys all aspects of cardiology, but she's most passionate about helping patients prevent and manage heart disease. She's completed specialized heart failure and transplant training, and she takes great pride in bringing expert cardiac care to smaller western Iowa communities through Methodist's outreach efforts.
"The people there become like family," said Dr. Mentzer, who grew up in central Nebraska. "You're part of their community. Even if you're only there one day a month, you're available to them every day."
With more than a decade of experience providing direct patient care, she said she was drawn to Methodist for the same reasons many of her colleagues were – its mission and values.
"It values the patient. It values the physician. And it values the patient-provider relationship enough to give us all the resources we need to help others. It's a family, and it's extremely positive."
Outside of work, Dr. Mentzer a Boston marathoner ñ and her husband enjoy running together and keeping up with all their children's sporting and 4-H activities. As a family, they enjoy fishing and participating in several area county fairs.
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Locations
- Shenandoah Medical Center
- 300 Pershing Avenue, Shenandoah, IA 51601
- Get Directions
- phone: 712-246-7400
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - 1 Edmundson Place
- 1 Edmundson Place, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
- Get Directions
- phone: 712-396-7787
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, 2013
- Fellowship: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Cardiology, 2012
- Residency: University of Nebraska, 2009
- Medical School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine, 2006
Board Certifications
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
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
4.8 out of 5
398 ratings, 32 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 1/18/2026
Dr. Gina Mentzer is an excellent doctor. I am so glad that I am under her care. I am confident I am getting the very best treatment for my health issues with her as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
I did feel as though the doctor was rushed but I left feeling good about my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr. Mentzer is the BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
The Dr is great and explained things very clearly and made things easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Mentzer is extraordinary! Blessed to have been referred to her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Mentzer is hands down one of the best! She always listens to all of my concerns and questions and talks through everything with me. She is the first doctor to truly take all of my symptoms into consideration when making decisions for my care and I can't thank her enough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
We have already sung the praises of Dr. Mentzer--extremely caring and professional provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Happy, knowledgeable, listened, answered my questions, overall good experience. Gina was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Good. Everyone was pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Mentzer is very personable. I trust her with my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Seemed genuine&thorough..further analysis to come
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Very knowledgeable and caring in her discussion of my condition and plan of care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Best I ever had for any dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr. Gina Mentzer explained everything very well and I was happy. She splained it in ways that we would understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Great experience with Gina Mentzer. She listens and takes time to explain my course of treatment with me. She allows me to be part of the decision making process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Above and beyond good care.Grateful and thankful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Physician was very knowledgeable. Understood situation of needing test done before surgery she was very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr Mentzer seems very common sense and practical, very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
I have recommended my cardiologist to another person that asked.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
The whole experience was a good one
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
I trust and respect Dr Mentzer and the care she provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
She's the best, so nice very good at her job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
The nurse and doctor were outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
She seemed very down to earth to me.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr Mentzer listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
I left this appt and cried because this was the first time I really felt validated in the symptoms I'm dealing with and she was so kind and compassionate! She gave me hope!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Mentzer has always listened and made me feel confident walking out that we have a plan and for me there is no rate you can put on that besides off the charts. I recommend her to whoever asks. My Dad, and I have always considered that office as the "A" team!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Best thing about the service was the provider herself called me with my lab results
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
I love Dr Gina Mentzer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Very happy with the Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr Mentzer was awesome! I am going to continue to see her! Great Doctor!