Cedar Valley Medical Specialists
Primary Care • Waterloo, IA • Since 1995
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C. (CVMS) is a private, independent medical practice based in Waterloo, Iowa, founded in 1995. It provides medical specialists and administrative support to physicians, enabling clinicians to focus on patient care. The organization operates four offices in Waterloo and surrounding areas, with headquarters at 4150 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701. CVMS offers a patient portal, a clinic directory, and career opportunities, and employs about 32 staff with annual revenue around $13.7 million. Contact numbers include several Waterloo-area lines, and its LinkedIn presence is active.
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What is CVMS?
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists (CVMS) provides high-quality healthcare in the Cedar Valley with a focus on patient care.
What is the CVMS patient portal?
The patient portal gives access to records, scheduling appointments, and secure communication with your healthcare team.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google (aggregated via third-party platform): 4.9/5 (455 reviews)
- Day of Difference (citing Yelp review): 1/5 (1 review)
Patients praise
- Professional and thorough medical care provided by clinicians and nurses
- Helpful front desk staff and responsive clinical team members
- Positive experiences with specific providers like Dr. Gesme and Dr. Cook
Common complaints
- Difficulties with billing staff, including untimely billing and non-functional online payment systems
- High call volumes and difficulty reaching staff for payments
- Recent news of financial distress and conflict-of-interest litigation involving the clinic's legal representation
"Was greeted immediately by the front desk associates... Dr. Cook and was very helpful explaining my at home care. Everyone was so great!"
- Google Review via impactmt.com"Health care staff is exceptional but their billing staff, not so much. They do not bill in a timely manner... calling to make a payment is next to impossible..."
- Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Conflict-of-interest lawsuit surrounds ‘financially distressed’ eastern Iowa medical clinic - May 4, 2026
- Savannah M. Wiltfang, CNA - Nurse Anesthetist in Independence, IA - Jun 11, 2026
- Conflict-of-interest lawsuit surrounds ‘financially distressed’ medical clinic | News | southernminn.com - May 4, 2026
- RMC Specialty Clinic Welcomes Cedar Valley ASCENT Providers - Regional Medical Center - Feb 17, 2026
- Conflict-of-interest lawsuit surrounds 'financially distressed' medical clinic | South Texas - May 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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