Dr. Eric Stanek | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Eric Stanek, DO, is a first‑generation, board‑certified family medicine physician who believes in the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model as a way to provide personalized, affordable, and relationship‑focused care. He emphasizes preventive health, chronic disease management, and a holistic approach that includes exercise physiology, sleep hygiene, mental health, and metabolic wellness. By offering same‑day appointments, free in‑house generic medications, labs, and X‑rays, Dr. Stanek strives to eliminate barriers to care and build lasting partnerships with his patients in Altoona and West Des Moines.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Stanek is passionate about staying active—he trains as a boxing instructor and practices mixed martial arts. He enjoys traveling with family and follows Creighton University basketball, reflecting his deep ties to the Iowa community and his commitment to health both on and off the exam table.
Education
Medical School: Des Moines University
Residency: Family Medicine - University of Chicago (Illinois)
- Medical School Family Medicine - Des Moines University (Iowa)
- Residency Family Medicine - University of Chicago (Illinois)
Board Certification & Credentials
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine