Tanzeh Metzger, MD

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515-239-4404

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4.94 out of 5

135 Patient Ratings

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Primary Clinic

1215 Duff Avenue Office

1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

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Patient Testimonials

She was very thorough- my daughter had some health issues she wanted to discuss and Dr. Metzger took her time, we didn’t feel rushed. She made us feel comfortable

June 10, 2026

She was amazing! We are so happy she is our new provider. Caring and knowledgeable. She was very easy to connect with.

May 29, 2026

Dr. Metzger is so caring and empathetic during our visits. She takes the time to truly listen to questions and address concerns we have.

March 3, 2026

Dr. Metzger is a gem! I’ve recommended her to several friends. She is very caring and attentive and takes the time to listen and discuss concerns.

February 27, 2026

Dr Metzger is the best pediatrician! Our kids have slowly begun not only trusting going to the doctor but now seeming to even enjoy their visits because of her!

February 27, 2026

I continue to be so impressed with the empathy, knowledge, attention and kindness Dr. Metzger shows, she is truly amazing. We've seen a number of satisfactory provides over the years and she is leagues above. So grateful to have her as our pediatrician.

January 30, 2026

Dr. Metzger had a wonderful bedside manner and interacted very naturally and inclusively with my child. Her gentle demeanor made it easy for my son to open up about what was causing him discomfort.

December 25, 2025

We met Dr. Metzger for the first time for my teenage daughter's physical. She was such a nice and gentle person. She listened to all our questions and explained them very clearly. She has such a calm and sweet voice too.

September 24, 2025

My son thought Dr. Metzger was very “calming and reassuring”. She was very thorough and gave options.

April 12, 2025

Dr. Metzger takes such great care of our son (and us). She has excellent communication, is excited about his growth, and shows concern and caring when it comes to his needs.

March 13, 2025

Dr. Metzger is empathetic, caring, friendly, kind, listens well, gives choices and explains everything that is happening. All of my teenage kids love her and so do I! We feel really lucky to have her as our new doctor.

March 12, 2025

Dr. Metzger was so kind and thorough. I’ve never had a pediatrician take so much time for a well child visit (in a good way!). She engaged my child and made sure I had all my questions answered.

February 28, 2025

Dr Tanzeh is a pediatrician I would recommend. She treats my baby with so much love and kindness. She listens to our problems and provide working solutions.

January 17, 2025

She was so compassionate and took the time to listen to our questions and concerns. We were so grateful!

January 8, 2025

Dr. Metzger was very attentive, understanding, and empathetic. Her diagnostic skills were right on. I appreciated her bedside manner with my son; she waited patiently for his response after asking a question, even though he was hard to understand because he wasn't feeling well.

December 5, 2024

She listened to my daughters concerns and questions, offered feedback and my daughter left the clinic feeling like someone heard her concerns and took her seriously. Thank you.

October 17, 2024

She is so kind and welcoming to a 12 year old girl! She is throughout and kind! My daughter loves seeing her and feels welcome sharing her concerns and learning to take care of herself.

October 10, 2024

Dr. Metzger is great! Very attentive and kind--my daughter really liked her.

September 15, 2024

She was knowledgeable and took time to explain things to my kid as well as to me.

September 6, 2024

Dr. Metzger was outstanding with our kids. Warm, caring and kind; and she had little tricks to help them warm up to the tools that are sometimes scary to little kids.

August 28, 2024

My son had three stitches today. Before he knew there would be a survey he said he would give her five stars! She had wonderful bedside manner and did a great job with his stitches. A great addition to McFarland!

August 2, 2024

Dr. Tanzeh made my daughter feel comfortable and didn’t rush her while she explained her symptoms. I really appreciated how kind she was to my daughter and myself. Thank you Dr. Tanzeh :)

July 26, 2024

It was our first time meeting her. She exceeded our expectations! She took the time to visit with us, conversed with my kids, listening to their concerns, long stories, and never rushed them. She built trust with them. We're excited to have her as our Pediatrician! Great hire!

July 12, 2024

About

Joined McFarland Clinic

July 2024

Languages Spoken

English

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics

Education

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

Doctor of Medicine

University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA

Master of Public Health

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Bachelor of Science, Engineering

Internship

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Pediatrics Residency

Professional & Personal Interests

Hobbies and Personal Interests

Spending time with family, cooking, reading, painting, hiking, and canoeing.