Gretchen Hong, DNP

Languages:

English and Spanish

Specialties:

Internal Medicine
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (282 Reviews)

Gretchen Hong, DNP, is an internal medicine nurse practitioner at Medical Associates in Dubuque, Iowa. She provides services to patients needing routine physicals, preventive healthcare, and the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and conditions related to the internal organs and systems of the body. 

Internal Medicine Department

Locations

Credentials

Medical School

Columbia University - School of Nursing - 2008

Board Certifications

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Ratings and Reviews

    Distribution

    5
    74 Comments
    4
    2 Comments
    3
    2 Comments
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    Question Rating Breakdown

    0.0
    "Seen By Provider In Timely Manner"
    4.8
    "Provider gave enough information "
    4.8
    "Provider Listened"
    0.0
    "Trust Provider With Care"
    0.0
    "Provider Knew Medical History"
    0.0
    "Knew what to do if questions"
    4.9
    "Provider Would Recommend"
    4.9
    "Providers Courtesy and Respect"

    What Patients Are Saying

    5 Stars
    February 04, 2026
    "Gretchen is an exceptional provider - very knowledgeable, kind & caring, plus LISTENS to you!"
    5 Stars
    January 23, 2026
    "Gretchen really listens and understands without judgement"
    5 Stars
    January 20, 2026
    "Great experience"
    5 Stars
    January 14, 2026
    "all went well"
    5 Stars
    January 12, 2026
    "Gretchen is warm and compasstionate. She is also though and listens to your concerns. I would and have recommanded her anyone looking for good health care."
    5 Stars
    January 05, 2026
    "Dr.Hong is precise and has great bedside manner"
    5 Stars
    December 24, 2025
    "Gretchen was super personable!"
    5 Stars
    December 23, 2025
    "Riley and Gretchen are awesome! I got in right away for an acute issue and I am grateful to have Riley and Gretchen for my medical needs."
    5 Stars
    December 22, 2025
    "Dr Hong & her nurse Riley were good caring attentive listeners. They arranged follow up assessments & treatments efficiently. I am grateful for their service. My only concern was the delayed reporting on my back X-ray. It did not appear on the patient portal either. Riley did report the results later--I'm aware it's the holiday season & I'll assume that was the reason for the delay."
    5 Stars
    December 19, 2025
    "Gretchen and her nurse are the best!"
    5 Stars
    December 15, 2025
    "Recently I had questionale experience with two dental surgeons. The weekend followed with an emergency trip to the E.R. rattled my belief and faith in independent practitioners. Having that sturdy Trust and faith in Gretchen Hong's trauma response brings me confidence in her diagnosis and treatment plan. Thank you!"
    5 Stars
    November 19, 2025
    "It was all good!"
    5 Stars
    November 14, 2025
    "My provider is amazing and very knowledgeable."
    5 Stars
    November 07, 2025
    "Amazing and very well deserved thank you Ms.Hong and your team!"
    5 Stars
    November 05, 2025
    "Gretchen Hong is fantastic - I always feel we are a team, working together for my best healthcare. She listens and respects my input and gives me info so I'm informed about choices. Riley also deserves a shoutout for her thoroughness and support. A great team!"
    5 Stars
    November 05, 2025
    "The staff at the clinic were very helpful and friendly. However, I was not impressed with the phlebotomist who drew my blood in the lab. She was rude and very rough with me, especially when I told her I have small veins that roll & requested a butterfly needle be used. She tied the tourniquet on so tight that my hand turned completely blue while she was searching for a vein."
    5 Stars
    October 29, 2025
    "Kind thoughtful super women both Gretchen and Riley"
    5 Stars
    October 29, 2025
    "I was very happy with my first visit with Gretchen Hong. She is definitely my dr from now on!!!!!!"
    5 Stars
    October 28, 2025
    "Thank you"
    5 Stars
    October 24, 2025
    "This was my initial appointment setting up care with a new provider. Everyone was warm and approachable and I even got the sense the nurse was well respected by the doctor which you don't always get. I felt everyone was thorough and listened and took time with me versus rushing me through the visit."
    5 Stars
    October 22, 2025
    "I love Ms. Gretchen Holmes. That's my favorite doctor since I've been in the gate. She's the only one that listens. She's a very good provider. And she also takes care of all my needs. I love New Gretchen Holmes, [REDACTED]"
    5 Stars
    October 22, 2025
    "Gretchen always makes me feel like my concerns are as important to her as they are to me. She is thorough. She is kind. I am always pleased with her level of care."
    5 Stars
    October 21, 2025
    "Dr Gretchen Hong listened to my issues and is helping me resolve them"
    5 Stars
    October 14, 2025
    "I feel like I ha ve a plan for my health."
    5 Stars
    October 14, 2025
    "Wonderful"
    5 Stars
    October 13, 2025
    "I was very impressed with Gretchen's attention to a few health issues I had been dealing with for some time. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I am finally on the road to having these issues addressed and developing a treatment plan going forward. My husband and I switched to Medical Associates after some very frustrating experiences with Grand River after its sale, and we're very glad we made that decision!"
    5 Stars
    September 26, 2025
    "Owie arms from shots and I didn't get a sticker! Ha Can I suggest valet parking? PLEASE"
    4 Stars
    September 26, 2025
    "I appreciated that Gretchen listened to my concerns and was able to help set me up with a referral. I wish she would have talked with me a bit more to get to know me, but otherwise, she was very professional and easy to work with."
    5 Stars
    September 22, 2025
    "Dr. Hong was very helpful and she listened to my concerns and she pressed for more answers. So she's having testing being done and I really enjoyed our visit together."
    5 Stars
    September 16, 2025
    "Gretchen is wonderful! She explains things very clearly and is very upbeat."
    5 Stars
    September 16, 2025
    "Both my Husband and I are so happy that we found Dr. Gretchen Hong. We trust her explicitly. She puts us at ease and explains everything concern of ours and hers to us and we know that she truly cares about our current and ongoing healthcare. She never makes us feel as she is rushing through our visits with her. We wish we would have become her patients sooner than we did."
    5 Stars
    September 10, 2025
    "The nurse Riley and Dr Hong were both exceptional. I felt very comfortable with them and glad I was recommended to them."
    5 Stars
    September 08, 2025
    "All good, very friendly, professional and efficient."
    5 Stars
    August 27, 2025
    "Easy appointment check in process with text messages and links to check in"
    5 Stars
    August 26, 2025
    "Gretchen Hong was extremely attentive and she really listened to my situation and problems that what I was having. I appreciate her very, very much and I appreciate the care that I have been receiving from Medical Associates and MercyOne. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    August 19, 2025
    "Although there were five receptionist at the check-in counter, it took upwards of five minutes before they were willing to talk to me. This was concerning to me because I was later than usual for my appointment and barely checked in on time."
    5 Stars
    August 19, 2025
    "This was my first encounter with Dr. Hong and Riley. I was left feeling heard and well cared for. Excellent, thorough explanation of my situation and prompt, concise plan of action. Definite assets for Medical Associates!"
    5 Stars
    August 19, 2025
    "Gretchen Hong was very thorough and courteous."
    5 Stars
    August 18, 2025
    "I love having Gretchen Hong as my physician!! She really listens to me and I feel safe with her."
    5 Stars
    August 12, 2025
    "I was appreciative that Dr. Hong did my physical even though it was our first meeting. When I originally asked for this, the receptionist said that I had to make an appointment to meet her first and schedule a physical after the initial meeting. This was a relief and I was very appreciative. I am also thankful that they switch from Dr. Steffen was smooth and not a problem that I wanted to see a female doctor. Please tell Dr. Steffen thank you for his past care. I am excited to work with Dr. Hong."
    5 Stars
    August 06, 2025
    "Dr. Hong is the best doctor for me. She doesn't make me feel stupid for asking any questions and she gives answers that make sense. She is kind and takes time to give you her full attention. I would recommend her to anyone!"
    4 Stars
    August 04, 2025
    "The protocol was for a post ER visit. It was very clear that this is what the provider was focused on-that, and that's it. What precipitated the ER visit was more complex than SI joint instability. I'm 76 and come from a long line of physicians. Yesterday's visit was a disappointment."
    5 Stars
    August 04, 2025
    "Gretchen is an amazing provider."
    5 Stars
    July 30, 2025
    "Gretchen is an amazing provider, so glad she is there."
    5 Stars
    July 21, 2025
    "The Staff is awesome Everyone is up to speed with my needs. I'm so happy with the service so far"
    5 Stars
    July 08, 2025
    "As usual, Gretchen and her staff treated me with the respect and care that a VIP deserves!!!"
    5 Stars
    July 07, 2025
    "Gretchen Hong and her staff are the best!"
    5 Stars
    June 26, 2025
    "Great day, as always."
    5 Stars
    June 24, 2025
    "All went very well and was easy"
    5 Stars
    June 10, 2025
    "gretche Gretchen Hong is thorough, compassionate, and caring. I trust her completely. She has been a wonderful addition to your team. I hope you never let her get away because I'd like her to be my primary caregiver for the rest of my life."
    5 Stars
    June 06, 2025
    "Gretchen and her nurse, Riley, were wonderful!"
    5 Stars
    June 06, 2025
    "Non judgmental, easy to talk to, took enough time to understand my concerns. Looking forward to having an awesome regular physician"
    5 Stars
    June 04, 2025
    "Gretchen is very kind and she followed up with me personally herself to explain test results and my options."
    5 Stars
    May 28, 2025
    "Everything went well and was on time."
    5 Stars
    May 23, 2025
    "I have been a patient of Gretchen Hong prior to Medical Associates. I was very pleased when she started her practice there. She always makes me feel very comfortable and is very informative, and I will continue to see her. Thanks. Bye."
    1 Stars
    May 23, 2025
    "I feel like looking for another doctor"
    5 Stars
    May 21, 2025
    "Gretchen is so helpful and always takes time to explain, offer options, and answer questions. I can't ask for anything more from a primary physician. She's excellent!"
    5 Stars
    May 19, 2025
    "Medical Associates was such a better experience than my previous health care provider - everyone I spoke with was 100% courteous, polite & attentive to my concerns. VERY happy with your services, thank you!"
    5 Stars
    May 13, 2025
    "Very professional and courteous! Actually listened to me."
    5 Stars
    May 12, 2025
    "Gretchen and her nurse were both very personable and professional. I look forward to future visits!"
    5 Stars
    May 07, 2025
    "Correction always listens to me and what is wrong and she gets to the bottom of whatever is going on with me. She does get the accurate tests and she's just very thorough and you've got a great provider there and her absolutely amazing and I've referred all my family to her. She sees nine of my family members now."
    5 Stars
    May 06, 2025
    "Doctor Hong listened to what I was saying, and took action to help me figure out and understand the treatment that I needed. I had visited [REDACTED] both of Medical associates and neither one of them had the bedside manner or the urgency at which Dr. Hong did."
    3 Stars
    May 05, 2025
    "The doctor was very, very understanding and very, very kind. And I think that she is an excellent doctor and that I have picked the right one."
    3 Stars
    May 02, 2025
    "Yes, I did get an appointment as soon as I asked, so I misrepresented it by pressing one or no on the first question. But otherwise, everything was great. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    May 02, 2025
    "The only thing I was disappointed in was the wait to get seen. I am very pleased with Dr Hong's care. She sent me to Lab right away and I was called with results on Monday. Very happy ?"
    5 Stars
    May 02, 2025
    "Great"
    5 Stars
    April 25, 2025
    "Ms. Gretchen Hong, NP was so very, very nice. She was EXTEMELY attentive to my comments/concerns. Addressed each and every comment I had. Ms. Gretchen had Riley flush my ears...which REALLY needed it! Both Ms. Gretchen and Ms. Riley made me feel so comfortable which then resulted in a relaxed interaction. It was great. They treated me with the utmost attention and more importantly, respect. I do not believe most people like to go to the Dr. office, but I am now looking forward to my upcoming appointment. I would like to thank both Ms. Gretchen and Ms. Riley, THANKS!"
    5 Stars
    April 16, 2025
    "Gretchen is a great provider and I appreciate that she listens contently and offers great advice and patient care."
    5 Stars
    April 16, 2025
    "I felt confident in her ability to care for me."
    5 Stars
    April 15, 2025
    "Gretchen and her nurse, Riley, were very kind and listened to my current situation. Gretchen has been so helpful and very thorough at each of my appointments."
    5 Stars
    April 14, 2025
    "Gretchen was very good in getting me in when I needed to get in, which was better than the scheduler could do. She was very knowledgeable. She was very helpful. She was very thorough. She was friendly. I felt comfortable with her. It was just a good experience. I would definitely recommend her."
    5 Stars
    April 11, 2025
    "Took the time to listen, courteous, friendly."
    5 Stars
    April 08, 2025
    "Having recently rebounded from a serious illness, I am very comfortable having Gretchen Hong as my new doctor/practitioner."
    5 Stars
    April 07, 2025
    "I have had her for over 5 years. She is the most caring and always listens to me. I can't say enough nice things about her."
    5 Stars
    April 04, 2025
    "Glad to be a patient of Gretchen again. Very impressed with Medical Associates as a whole."
    5 Stars
    April 02, 2025
    "Always treated with respect and in a timely manner"
    5 Stars
    March 26, 2025
    "Due to Dr. Gretchen Hong's care, she might have just saved my life."
    5 Stars
    March 26, 2025
    "Gretchen and her nurse Riley are awesome! They do an amazing job and I wish all providers and their nurses would treat patients like Gretchen and Riley! I will definitely be telling my friends and family to go to Gretchen for care!"
    5 Stars
    March 24, 2025
    "I would like to suggest valet parking and drive through pharmacy. Thanks!"
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