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Dr. Stephanie Iem, DO

Dr. Stephanie Iem, DO

Family Medicine*

Dr. Stephanie Iem, DO is a family medicine physician in Escondido, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Locations

Southwest Cancer Care Medical Grp

Clinical Familia De Santa Maria Inc.701 E Grand Ave Ste 200 Escondido, CA 92025
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(442) 274-0566
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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Iem specializes in the area of Family Practice/OMT. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Iem's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Iem

4.3
24 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
13%
13%

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Wonderful, knowledgeable, and caring doctor
I have been a patient of Dr. Stephanie Iem, D.O., for two years. She is an outstanding physician in Escondido, CA, who embodies compassionate and comprehensive patient care principles. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), she approaches my healthcare with a holistic mindset, ensuring that she treats not just my symptoms but my whole person.What truly sets Dr. Iem apart is her friendly and understanding commitment to me as her patient. She takes the time to listen and understand my concerns and has crafted a personalized treatment plan that aligns with my needs. She is warm and personable, sharing experiences relevant to my issues and making me feel valued and cared for during my visits. This 'bedside' manner is important when dealing with delicate issues. She makes me feel comfortable and open. She is equally effective in person as she is online (virtual visits), which I appreciate.Dr. Iem is very responsive to my requests and updates, scheduling follow-ups, answering question
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 11, 2025
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Trust and peace of mind are invaluable in doctor-patient relationships. Knowing I have always been able to trust in Dr. Iem’s medical knowledge, and ability to diagnose, treat, and/or appropriately refer to specialist(s) gives me the peace of mind to know my family and I are in the best of care. Speaking of care…Dr. Iem actually DOES care about her patients. She has followed up on results when other past providers have not. As an added bonus, she is the nicest person you can know. She feels like family. Our family has been happy to have her as our primary physician since 2010. Ps: She and her husband are both primary care physicians in the same office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Deb Hagen – Sep 21, 2024
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The BEST Dr. EVER!
Telehealth
I've had the pleasure of being a patient of Dr. Iem on and off (due to moving out of state) since 2019 and I have to say that when I saw that Sharp was offered by my employer (there was around 30 plans offered), I knew immediately I would sign up for Sharp JUST to be able to be her patient again. She is the most caring, down-to-earth, honest and helpful doctor I have ever worked with. I'm not just a name in her appointment book, I am a PERSON to her that MATTERS. She doesn't just listen to me, she HEARS me. She cares about my well-being and helps me with anything and everything and has always been so compassionate with me. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you for everything, Dr. Iem! You are AMAZING!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ashley Snow – Jul 11, 2024
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Amazing
Dr. Iem is the best physician I have seen in years. She is comprehensive in her assessments and thorough in her explanations, taking extra care to reassure me of the reasoning behind her conclusions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ed McShane – Apr 23, 2024
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Dr. Iem is fantastic!
Dr. Iem is wonderful and works with great specialists. I'm so grateful for her care and expertise.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Gp – Oct 07, 2023
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Put your family in her care
I trust Dr. Iam's medical vice with my life, literally. I recently moved out of state and don't think I'll be able to find another doctor like her. Thank you for all you advice over the years
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
David Escamilla – Aug 15, 2023
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lied under oath
HORRIBLE! She LIED under oath and I have the medical records to prove it. Who would want a Dr. who lies? It is a sad world when people lie.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Feb 26, 2023
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I just want to say THANK U for taking care of my medication . You are a caring person and I can't tell u what that means to me . So , THANK YOU very much .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Patricia LeBlanc – Oct 17, 2020
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Dr. Iem is the best primary care doctor I have ever had. There are three key things to consider when choosing Dr. Iem: 1. If you want a primary that will spend all the time you need to address your concerns or a medical issue she is right for you. If it is 10 minutes or 40 she will take the time. 2. If you are looking for someone to help research options, she is right for you. 3. If you want to speak to a HUMAN when you call and get a call back from your doctor right away, Dr. Iem is the best for you. She really cares about her patients and her office staff reflects that care and compassion. I would recommend her to any of my friends or family. Dr. Iem is amazing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
CG – Sep 14, 2020
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Caring, has the ability to listen, doesn't through prescriptions that you've never heard of at you and takes the time to discuss options and her suggestions. Appreciate her help.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dalton in Escondio, CA – Jul 07, 2018
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This is my doctor. I am happy I found her. before her, I never had a doctor I could trust, or that would have time to know me, explain things with compassion. I am happy to be treated, Dr. Stephanie Iem is always calm, respectful, and charming. I trust her, and her office staff. She is one of a kind, no like other places where doctors are in a rush, and they don't even know their patients names, the see people like a number, only. THANK YOU DOCTOR IEM, FOR BEING A CARING HUMAN BEING. BLESSINGS
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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GRATEFUL PATIENT OF DR. IEM in Escondido, CA – Oct 12, 2016
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Dr Iem is very friendly,understanding and knowledgeable. Ive been her patient for the last 8 years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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J Bry in Escondido, CA – Feb 22, 2016
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Dr. Stephanie Iem, DO is a family medicine physician in Escondido, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Touro College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
Family Practice/OMT
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Iem is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

      555 E Valley Pkwy
      Escondido, CA 92025
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards
    • Palomar Medical Center Poway

      15615 Pomerado Rd
      Poway, CA 92064
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

      2185 Citracado Pkwy
      Escondido, CA 92029
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality