Wortman William, MD

William Wortman, MD

Internal Medicine, Primary Care

Primary Contact

515-643-8100

About

William Wortman, MD, FACP, is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. As an internist, Dr. Wortman specializes in training to care for adults who require preventative medicine, diagnostic medicine and ongoing care for complex conditions. His clinical interests include perioperative medicine, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic liver disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, population health and quality improvement. Procedures he performs include point-of-care ultrasound, joint injections, cryotherapy, incision and drainage, skin biopsy, ultrasound-guided thoracentesis and ultrasound-guided paracentesis. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, landscaping and learning foreign languages.

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

MercyOne Ankeny Internal Medicine

800 E. 1st St.
Ankeny, IA 50021

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Monday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 5:00pm
MercyOne Ankeny Internal Medicine

MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

800 E. 1st St.
Suite 1700
Ankeny, IA 50021

View hours
Monday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 5:00pm
MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
University of Nebraska College of Medicine, MD (2011)

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(166 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

57 Reviews

06/10/2026

He is pleasant, informational and explained thoroughly our next steps, Very pleasant person. Also very kind and patient with myself and my wife.

05/26/2026

Outstanding doctor

05/20/2026

I have never been to any other doctor that has taken their time, and patience to listen to me and to treat me to the level of their abilities and more. He has gone above and beyond.

04/29/2026

Dr Wortman is by far the best MD I've gone to over last 50 years. His pleasant demeanor during an appointment makes you feel confident, at ease, and trusting in his treatment regime.

04/27/2026

Dr Wortman is amazing. Just a visit, leads me to healing immediately. Love him....

04/24/2026

Trust him....

04/23/2026

Great guy

04/23/2026

I have no issues with Wortman

04/17/2026

Changing your Primary Care Provider is not always easy but I felt he made me feel comfortable in spite of me being anxious.

04/15/2026

It is because of Will Wortman that I'm actually transitioning my care from Iowa Clinic to Mercy. More Will Wortmans = more patients for MercyOne! Don't let this guy go anywhere ever!

04/15/2026

I am pleased that I have designated him as my primary physician.

04/14/2026

Totally satisfied

04/09/2026

Don't ever let Dr. Wortman leave.

04/08/2026

We are very happy we found Dr. Wortman through a referral. He is one of the first to LISTEN and take ACTIONS to help both of my sons.

03/23/2026

Very comfortable with his care and expertise.

03/11/2026

Dr Wortman is knowledgeable and caring.

03/09/2026

Very knowledgeable and professional

03/06/2026

I felt Dr. Wortman went above and beyond. And for the first time in many years I finally feel that I have found the Doctor whom I comfortable with and knowing he was putting me first during the appointment.

03/05/2026

Dr Wortman cane highly rated to us, and we can see why. Thank you all

02/25/2026

Good listener, very courteous, and informative.

02/24/2026

Exceptional knowledge and care

02/19/2026

Best doctor I ever had

02/16/2026

I was very lucky to find Dr Wortman after my old Dr didn't expect my insurance any longer. Things happen for a reason.

02/13/2026

He is a wonderful Doctor Who cares and listens

02/13/2026

My experience with Dr. William Edward Wortman was outstanding. He was very thorough in assessing my condition, explaining the diagnosis in a clear and understandable way. He took time to answer all my questions and never rushed through the appointment. I felt confident in his expertise, and he made sure I understood all my treatment options before moving forward. His bedside manner is warm and compassionate, which really helped me feel at ease. The entire staff was also friendly and efficient, making the visit run smoothly. I would highly recommend Dr. Wortman to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring physician.

02/02/2026

Dr. Wortman is a very good listener, and exactly the type of caregiver I was looking for when searching for a new doctor for my 86 year old mother-in-law. Effective healthcare begins with a careful attentiveness to patient history as well as current symptoms. He has both these skills. Dr. Wortman is excellent as a problem solver and his willingness to work with and trust me as my MIL's caregiver has saved us at least 3 trips to the ER. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attentive and thorough doctor.

01/26/2026

Good experience after bad traffic to get there

01/16/2026

I have always admired Dr Wortman. My old Dr talked very very highly of him. I worked at The Iowa Clinic when Dr Wortman was there. So I followed him to MercyOne.

12/22/2025

Dr. Wortman is the best doctor I've ever had.

12/22/2025

Very professional ,and explained every concern I had.

12/18/2025

Dr Wortman contributes a wealth of goodness, care, and medical expertise to this clinic.

12/09/2025

Dr Wortman is knowledgeable and has suggestions to get you on the right path for your health.

12/09/2025

Dr. Wortman listens and cares about his patients!

12/08/2025

Most caring doctor I have had in a long time!

11/24/2025

I have already recommended to my brother in law to seek out Dr. Wortman as a provider to establish care. I am looking forward to working with Dr. Wortman to guide my care in the future.

11/21/2025

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Wortman. He took the time to listen to my concerns and explained everything clearly. I felt very comfortable and well taken care of.

11/19/2025

He is the best

11/11/2025

A+

11/07/2025

It was great to meet you, i appreciate your work. Tks

10/30/2025

Dr. Wortman goes above and beyond to find the source of the problem. Ruling out possibilities. Never just throwing pills in the air. Digs to find correct diagnosis to then find best plan of care for me, my sons and my husband.

10/27/2025

Glad I switched to him for my primary care.

10/22/2025

I appreciate his help with my Vertigo. I was very satisfied.

10/17/2025

He took time and got to know me as I am a new patient.

10/15/2025

My daughter states that she trusts Dr. Wortman more than any other doctor she has seen and is as comfortable talking to him as she is both of her parents.

10/14/2025

He explains things so you can understand what you need to know

10/08/2025

Dr. Wortman was concerned about what my problems were knowledgeable of how to deal with them and treated me like a person

10/03/2025

Glad he was able to take me on as a new patient its nice to have another family doctor

09/30/2025

New patient and very pleased with Dr Wortman

09/30/2025

He is truly an excellent doctor!!

09/29/2025

Dr. Wortman gives exceptional care.. He listens and pays attention to all I have to say. He is just the best. He understands my health issues and addresses them as needed.

09/22/2025

Very personable and kind. Great listener.

09/18/2025

As a new patient to a new system, he made me feel comfortable & similar to my past internist of 15 yrs.

08/19/2025

We are huge fans of Dr. Wortman at d yhe entire staff. Lab included- that young lady is awesome.

08/15/2025

I appreciate Dr. Wortman taking care of me and feel very comfortable establishing my primary care with him.

08/04/2025

I felt he cared about my wellbeing and spent the time needed with me.

08/04/2025

This was not my first appointment with him. I find him to be very qualified and I will continue to treat with him.

07/30/2025

Came away feeling good!
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