My doctor did an excellent job of explaining everything. Very thorough. The entire staff was friendly and professional. I will be back and will recommend going there.

September 14, 2026

Very thorough and explained and answered questions well.

March 13, 2026

Dr Scrimger was very thorough and thoughtful with her exam. I really appreciate her!

February 6, 2026

Dr. Scrimger takes time to explain what is going on in my eyes and reassures me that I am fine

January 26, 2026

Very personal, professional, thorough. Explains exam findings in easy to understand terms. Answers questions. Staff is so helpful as well!

November 7, 2025

Dr Scrimger is very thorough through my exams, explaining details that I do not understand

September 25, 2025

Very thorough and friendly. Does a great job of explaining everything.

May 30, 2025

She is the most caring and compassionate medical professional in the optical field. She is a great listener too.

April 30, 2025

I felt Dr. Scrimger was very thorough and explained what she saw.

March 10, 2025

She made me feel comfortable and explained everything i needed to know about my cataract surgery and how when the doctor see me he will explain it more to me.

February 25, 2025

She is so kind and explains everything so I understand. Her staff are excellent and always make me feel welcome

February 21, 2025

She explains things so well. She is patient and kind and always willing to help. She takes an interest in you as a whole person not just your eyes!

January 16, 2025

She is so good at explaining and showing pics of the eye. She speaks in terms I can understand easily. I have recommended her to family and friends. She is the best eye doctor I have ever been to.

December 7, 2024

She is so sweet and patient! I would definitely take both of my kids with her from now on.

November 6, 2024

I was impressed at how fast the appointment was. Everybody was friendly and pleasent to be around

November 1, 2024

Dr Scrimger is amazing. She took time to explain test results, and contact prescription. She is easy to talk to and listened to my concerns/questions.

October 31, 2024

Dr. Scrimger and the staff at the McFarland Clinic are amazing. They are friendly, helpful and professional. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else for my care.

September 24, 2024

All there made me feel very at ease and they were very good at answering all my questions explaining things so I could easily understand

September 24, 2024

Dr. Scrimger listened to my concerns and made me feel great. Being heard and taken care of was wonderful. The entire staff was friendly and kind. Julie, Wendy, and Melisa were incredibly helpful. McFarland patients are lucky to have an incredible Optometry department!

August 16, 2024

Dr. Scrimger is very kind and caring. She always checks to make sure you are comfortable and answers questions.

August 7, 2024

Mallory is always kind, knowledgeable and respectful of time She listens to me and explains any issues Everyone in the optical department is always very pleasant and helpful

July 24, 2024

She took the time to answer all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly.

June 7, 2024

Dr. Scrimger was very thorough on explaining what was going on with my eye. I appreciate her taking the time to explaining everything to me!

May 29, 2024

She did really good at explaining things and answering my questions. She did great at making my experience with getting contacts for the first time easy!

May 10, 2024

My visit today was awesome, I asked a lot of questions and the doctor was very thorough on all my options and her recommendations. All the staff there was very helpful and very friendly. My All around experience with the doctor and the staff is top notch and I give a big 10+

April 26, 2024

About

Joined McFarland Clinic

June 2020

Languages Spoken

English

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

CPR Certified, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Ortho-K Certified, Illinois College of Optometry
Paragon Certified, Illinois College of Optometry

Education

Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL

Doctorate of Optometry

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Biology & Pre-Optometry

Internship

Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, IL

The University of Melbourne, Department of Optometry & Vision Science, Melbourne, Australia

Wyoming Health Care Center Veterans Affairs, Wyoming, MI

Michigan Department of Corrections: Duane Waters Health Center, Jackson, MI

Professional Societies

American Optometric Association
Iowa Optometric Association
Optical Women's Association
Student Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity

Mallory Scrimger, OD

Primary Clinic

McFarland Eye Center - Marshalltown

Also Sees Patients In

Marshalltown Office

Patient Testimonials