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About Susan
Kaliszewski
I joined University of Iowa Health Care because I want to make a difference in my little corner of the world. I enjoy getting to know patients on a personal level and consider listening to be one of my strengths.
MPAS, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
MS, Preventive Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
BA, Mathematics and Biology, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn.
Ratings
4.91 out of 5 (800 ratings)
The number of stars is an average of all responses to provider-related questions from Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. About our ratings.
Patient comments
Dr. Susan is the only doctor who cares about patients in your entire network of hospitals.
January 27, 2025
Timely efficient and kind ness
January 27, 2025
PA Susan Kaliszewski is an efficient and thorough provider for my transgender female healthcare (GOOD EXPERIENCE) thanks
January 27, 2025
I always look forward to visits with Dr. Kaliszewski she's very attentive and listens to any concerns I have. I highly recommend her.
January 27, 2025
UI health care is great! Susan K is great!
December 30, 2024
I love seeing Susan! She is the BEST
December 30, 2024
My provider and care team
December 23, 2024
Susan is amazing!
December 23, 2024
As a senior TS with a long history of hormones Susan treated me with extreme care and did not rush me. She always treats me like a lady.
December 19, 2024
Everyone is always very kind and efficient
December 9, 2024
Everything was easy from scheduling to arrival to appointment and end. All staff and providers were very kinda and welcoming and answered any questions I had
December 2, 2024
Susan is easy to speak with. And I appreciate her delivering a plan of action when she reported that my cholesterol had risen.
November 25, 2024
Susan. She's one of the most kind and compassionate humans on the planet. She saved my life. Gender affirming care is vital.
November 6, 2024
Susan is so nice and accessible if you need something
October 29, 2024
Dr. Susan Kaliszewski is incredible and she is the exact person I would like to discuss my gender transition with.
October 24, 2024
The fact that Susan has been consistently helping me with things related to an ailment she cannot directly help me with (aside from what she already is) since it is out of her area of expertise just solidifies that I have chosen the right person to switch to to be my PCP. She has always consistently explained things so that I understand everything easily and given me the proper referrals I've needed. She is quite honestly one of the best providers I have ever dealt with in my life. I appreciate her so much as a provider and a compassionate human being and I hope you all at the hospitals and clinics see that in her as well.
October 1, 2024
I always leave feeling supported by my provider
October 1, 2024
Susan is the best part of my experience in the clinic. There are soo many reasons that I cannot pick just one.
September 17, 2024
Susan is really attentive and addressed all my concerns.
September 4, 2024
She is one of your best!!!!
August 30, 2024
Quick and easy
August 20, 2024
How friendly everyone is and how close it is to my home. Additionally, I do not have to go to the hospital area of town to receive great care.
August 14, 2024
Susan is an amazing medical professional. She not only listens and shows empathy and concern but is also creative about your care. She thinks holistically about you, and I am so grateful she is my care provider. Considers what your needs are and gives you time to do your own research on meds and treatments to participate fully in the care she is recommending.
August 14, 2024
She's always listen to me and points me in the right direction
August 13, 2024
How caring and careful bout sensitive words my dr is since I'm trans like I know there are medical terms that are to be used but she's very sensitive about about it all and understanding
August 13, 2024
Susan honors my bodily autonomy, which isn't something I see with most other providers. This is why I chose her.
July 16, 2024
Treated with dignity and respect which is something that for the most part does not consistently occur in society when dealing with the elderly population
July 2, 2024
Fast answers
June 11, 2024
Very kind and helpful. I am happy I got Susan to help me with my recent illness
June 11, 2024
Susan is the reason I keep coming to this clinic, very good at her work and also empathetic.
June 6, 2024
High quality, affirming care focused on the individual.
June 6, 2024
Susan is an absolute delight, and a compassionate, caring provider. It is a privilege and a pleasure to be her patient, particularly as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
June 6, 2024
Everytime I come to the clinicians a very good experience
May 28, 2024
She is the best in the field. I've moved cities/states a couple times and is the best provider I've ever had. Makes me feel so comfortable.
May 16, 2024
Fast.
May 16, 2024
My experience is as kind and good as I might expect.
April 10, 2024
Susan as PA Kalizewski my care provider presented me with full confidence. She listened. We discussed thoroughly my interest and concern. She is of GREAT benefit for me as transgender female. I'm glad to have a return appointment.
April 10, 2024
Amazing interaction!
April 9, 2024
Competence and kindness.
April 2, 2024
Susan is the best health care provider I have had in my 25 years of being a Registered Nurse. Please acknowkedge her excellence.Her Medical Assistant is excellent, too. She also needs to be recognized.
April 2, 2024
Great medical team
March 21, 2024
Susan is phenomenal and addresses any concerns I have.
February 26, 2024
Compassionate and evidenced based care.
February 23, 2024
Susan is a fantastic provider! I appreciate her compassionate approach to medicine, and thoroughness in ensuring my medical needs are met.
February 23, 2024
Care the clinic takes to address and be respectful of people within the LGBTQIA+ community when other healthcare providers do not often take the needed care and patience to work with this underrepresented community.
February 21, 2024
Speaking with Susan.
February 5, 2024
Susan K is the best!
January 22, 2024
She was very attentive to the concerns I brought up and very patient
January 2, 2024
Professionalism and knowledge
January 1, 2024
I became a patient at the clinic in 2022 and was stunned at the difference in level of care and caring. Stunned in a very good way. I am very grateful to Susan Kaliszewski (as well as all the staff I've encountered) for her knowledge, communication style, and kindness.
January 1, 2024
The feeling of being in a space where I could ask questions, have a thoughtful discussion about health issues. It's been a learning and empowering experience.
January 1, 2024
Always treated well for exams by Susan
December 16, 2023
Susan has been very consistent in her personal and professional approach to the exams time and time again
December 16, 2023
I have and would again refer people I care about to this physician. She is very respectful, attentive, knowledgable, and communicates clearly.
December 11, 2023
Always helpful and positive. Everyone is very professional and good at their jobs.
December 11, 2023
She was excellent and treatment was conservative.
December 11, 2023
I was very satisfied
December 11, 2023
I have complete faith and trust in her, always have.
December 5, 2023
She's a wonderful health care provider
November 25, 2023
Susan is an incredible provider.
November 15, 2023
Susan is one of the gems of UIHC. She is an incredibly compassionate and skilled provider, unfailingly putting the needs and interests of the patient first.
November 15, 2023
Empathy and friendliness
November 13, 2023
The staff - both Susan and her nurse are the best!
November 2, 2023
How ez it went
November 1, 2023
Expedited. Efficient
October 24, 2023
I felt very comfortable talking with Susan about required testing and I had the results of the blood tests before I got home.
October 10, 2023
Susan shows genuine interest in me as a person. I never feel rushed. Susan answers all my questions throughly.
October 5, 2023
Caring
October 3, 2023
I feel well taken care of.
September 28, 2023
Susan is so thorough. I already refer people to her.
September 28, 2023
My doctor and all her knowledge and helpfulness
September 27, 2023
Excellent
September 27, 2023
Susan always takes the time to listen and address all of my concerns.
September 21, 2023
Susan is the best primary care physician I've had
September 21, 2023
If I could have everyone I know go to Dr.Kalisweski I would. She's phenomenal, listens and makes sure you're as much a part of your care as she is.
September 12, 2023
Dr. Listened to what concerns I had and suggested solution to a high A1C blood test, but was ok with me trying to lower the count on my own and be retested in 3 months. She was also easy to contact with my chart messaging.
August 31, 2023
How easy it is to get to. I appreciate that.
August 8, 2023
I always enjoy my visits with Susan. She's so invested in my health journey that it helps me stay focused. She actually listens.
August 8, 2023
Everyone cared and wanted to be there.
August 8, 2023
Ms. [Name(s)](my) confidence with practitioner Susan is thoroughly profound.PA Kaliszewski she erased my doubts about LGBTQ IRL U of IA. Susan communicated with clear explanations. This is why Ms.[Name(s)](she /her"[Name(s)]") prefers her female practitioner!! Susan willingly provided a note [...] Susan provided follow-up for further help. She included me in decision making! Susan used words that mean the MOST for me trans-female! Her actions and explanation demonstrate her professional concern! This means THANKS!!
August 1, 2023
The best thing - here's the female practice of PA Susan Kaliszewski
August 1, 2023
Communicating with Dr. K.
August 1, 2023
Very supportive, open-minded, and compassionate.
July 25, 2023
Susan went through every exam and labs I had previous to seeing her. She provided both information and emotional support for my questions
June 29, 2023
Everything was excellent in everybody was polite and courteous
June 29, 2023
Treat with dignity and respect
June 27, 2023
My wife and I have Susan Kaliszewski as our primary provider. We agree that she is the best practitioner we have ever had. Susan stays current on healthcare laws and policies and knows how to relay this information to her patients. Additionally, she is an excellent communicator when it comes to explaining medical conditions, procedures, and preventive health strategies. She understands the Importance of patient-centered care and makes it a practice to build a rapport with her patients. Consequently, I have felt comfortable and safe with her performing procedures that would otherwise bring about anxiety. I trust her expertise and overall approach to medicine and am in awe of the compassionate yet informed care she provides her patients. It has been an absolute privilege to have her as my primary provider.
June 13, 2023
Having Susan Kaliszewski as our primary provider.
June 13, 2023
It didn't take a long time for me to be seen by my doctor!! With travel time at 2hours to get back home, that was nice.
June 8, 2023
Susan is one of the few doctors that will manage hormones for trans people
June 8, 2023
My care provider educated me about problems I had outside of the context of my visit. I was able to get great information about health issues I have that left me with a plan of knowing what to do.
May 16, 2023
She is top notch!! Listens, doesn't rush you and answers her own emails!!!
May 9, 2023
I love that I am treated with the respect that I deserve. Thank you all.
May 4, 2023
Love my care team and the care I receive.
May 4, 2023
Everything. Everyone makes me feel comfortable and listens to all of my concerns.
May 3, 2023
Susan is the absolute best medical professional I have ever worked with. If I could go to her for everything, I would!
May 3, 2023
My doctor and the clinic staff are excellent. [...]!
April 29, 2023
Very affirming of me, my problems, and my identity. Made me feel welcome to be myself
April 25, 2023
I have been extremely satisfied with my care. Susan has always listened. I have chronic illness and pain. As a patient, being heard is the first step in recovery. Susan's evaluation pairs with dialog. In person or video, I have never finished a visit with unanswered questions.
April 23, 2023
Susan is wonderful and she truly provides excellent, thorough care.
April 6, 2023
Everyone is courteous and attentive.
April 6, 2023
Susan is wonderful. I know I probably put her behind 30 minutes but she showed no sign of needing to leave. She is a great listener and very thorough.
April 5, 2023
Susan is one of the most caring, confidence-inspiring providers I have ever had, or met in my almost 40 years in medical practice. She readily puts patients at ease, even when discussing emotionally sensitive issues. Validating and empowering, she is a tremendous asset to UIHC.
April 2, 2023
Compassionate caregivers working together to care for all patients
April 2, 2023
Susan provided exceptional care. She is an excellent communicator and Is very knowledgeable. She listened to my concerns and worked with me to explore potential solutions.
April 1, 2023
The excellent care provided by Susan and her team.
April 1, 2023
She is a great Dr. I would recommend her to everyone
March 23, 2023
Susan continues to provide excellent care, inspires my trust and never speaks down to me nor makes me feel unwelcome. I would recommend Susan to anyone needing Medical Care or going through a transition process like I am.
March 8, 2023
Susan makes me feel understood, listened to, and respected. I haven't had a doctor as kind as she is, and as easy to talk to about my health concerns.
March 1, 2023
I like how welcoming the clinic feels for trans patients like myself
February 27, 2023
The people on my care team all actually seem to care! Such a wonderful ability of them to demonstrate their concern for my issues.
February 27, 2023
Susan Kaliszewski, PA, is an excellent caregiver. I can't think of anything I would change about her provision of care. She is personable, knowledgeable, thorough and fast. A+
February 24, 2023
The PA (Susan Kaliszewski) was excellent. The caregiver who checked me in and the other person who gave me an injection were both very competent and pleasant.
February 24, 2023
Staff is very friendly
February 8, 2023
P.A. Susan Kalizsewski and her assistant are the best.
January 31, 2023
Susan is so awesome ang cares about her patients.
January 27, 2023
Speaking with Susan K
January 24, 2023
Susan is the best primary provider I've ever had, and I've had some great ones before! She always listens to my concerns and helps me understand what options I have to move forward. She is truly an ally and supporter of the lgbtq+ community and deserves every accolade she receives.
December 27, 2022
[...] caring providers.
December 27, 2022
I wouldn't want to ever see a different dr. She listens and never makes me feel rushed.
December 22, 2022
The help and care I received from Susan K
December 13, 2022
Susan provided absolutely top notch care. She's a great listener, and a skilled diagnostician. I have never felt better cared for.
December 13, 2022
She was very caring and professional. She did great at her job!
December 8, 2022
The people are excellent, all of yhem.
December 7, 2022
Not only did she introduce herself with her pronouns, but her colleagues did as well as did I. Both my service dog and myself were respected the entire time and anything I had questions or concerns about were dealt with immediately.
November 22, 2022
Everyone was a lot nicer and more respectful than I expected. Even the later than normal appointment hours is a life saver.
November 22, 2022
The clinic is the best
November 22, 2022
Everyone is friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. I LOVE coming to UIHC!
November 22, 2022
Susan Kaliszewski is a wonderful practitioner. She listens, helps me problem solve, and guides me to appropriate decisions regarding my healthcare.
November 10, 2022
Susan is such a high quality care provider who has always made me feel heard, comfortable, and informed during each visit.
November 8, 2022
She has always done a fantastic job
November 4, 2022
Everyone is so friendly, caring, and genuinely accepting.
October 27, 2022
Susan K is an exceptional healthcare provider. She is smart, compassionate and efficient.
October 27, 2022
I like the greeters who help get you oriented. Susan K. Is an amazing doctor! She got my problem identified and medications to the pharmacy almost immediately.
October 27, 2022
Susan K has been a blessing to me through my experience of chronic illness. I always trust her medical knowledge and clinical wisdom and just as importantly she has always been incredibly validating and supportive of me and my health concerns even when they don't fit the textbook. She really treats me as a whole person. I wish medical students could do rotations with her and observe her in action -- they would learn a lot:)
October 20, 2022
This clinic is phenomenal!Susan and her assistant are always friendly, professional and caring. I was able to get in on short notice, accommodating my travel schedule. I cannot say enough good things about Susan and her caring, compassionate, and accepting ways. She listens with a true hearing ear and relays knowledge and suggestions in a nonjudgmental way. I am so lucky to be a recipient of her care!
October 18, 2022
Couldn't ask for a better person to have for my primary medical provider.
October 14, 2022
I always feel valued and listened to.
October 14, 2022
Everyone was very nice and kind and very welcoming. I felt very safe there.
September 15, 2022
She is perfect - patient with me and listens. She even does her own email responses!
September 15, 2022
Responsiveness to my medical care needs
September 15, 2022
Friendliness, experience, competence
September 6, 2022
Susan is a gem and the U is lucky to have her.
August 25, 2022
Susan's compassionate care
August 25, 2022
Everyone was so nice.
August 18, 2022
Provider was clearly aware of my history and recent lab tests. Provider asked questions, answered my questions and made a plan for my care with my concerns in mind. She included my needs when planning my ongoing care.
July 28, 2022
Susan is absolutely amazing. I am very happy she is my provider!
July 26, 2022
Susan was very friendly and welcoming, I felt incredibly validated and listened to. I work at a similar facility, and I know that she probably sees a lot of people every day and that this is her job. She still put the effort into making sure I felt safe and taken care of. I've been giving her high praise for the past few days to my friends and family. Truly a remarkable soul
July 15, 2022
I have never felt so comfortable with a doctor nor have I ever had such little hesitation explaining what care I was seeking
July 7, 2022
[...] Fantastic.
July 7, 2022
Susan is excellent.
July 5, 2022
Efficiency.Susan's care.Nurse assistant was considerate, too
July 5, 2022
Helpfulness of everybody. Even if they were not caring for me.
June 16, 2022
Very good experience. My visit was excellent. Dr Susan is wonderful!
June 3, 2022
Friendliness, listening to me, professionalism.
June 3, 2022
She is the best.
May 31, 2022
Dr. Kaliszewski was a joy to talk to. She was extremely supportive and validating throughout our visit. I had a lot of questions, and she seemed eager to talk through everything with me. I even had questions about topics not strictly related to the purpose of my visit, like legal concerns and other treatment I needed to receive, and she was very helpful on those topics as well.
May 10, 2022
Talking with Dr. Kaliszewski! She is a joy to interact with and she gave me very good information and made me feel very comfortable.
May 10, 2022
Very satisfactory.
May 4, 2022
Very satisfactory.
May 4, 2022
Been very very helpful
May 3, 2022
She's the best!!!
April 28, 2022
Susan was beyond excellent in both her mastery of my problem (diverticulitis), and her 'bedside manner'. She displayed real empathy, and treated me with great care and respect. I hope that she can receive some form of recognition for this, both with her superiors and with her peers. She definitely made my urgent plight easier to tolerate. Her follow-through was also excellent. When she saw the cat-scan results, she found me in the pharmacy and proposed a new course of action. Susan truly made a difference in my medical outcome.
April 28, 2022
Feeling heard, respected, treated so kindly and empathetically
April 28, 2022
It's always a great experience
April 14, 2022
Amazing
April 5, 2022
All very good! Each time I visit it reinforces how important having a good primary care provider!
April 5, 2022
All great
April 5, 2022
Excellent provider. Would recommend to everyone!
March 23, 2022
Susan is everything you would hope to find in a health care provider. Exemplary!
March 22, 2022
Susan is wonderful. I feel my concerns are heard. She is very supportive, knowledgeable an kind.
March 17, 2022
I really felt all my concerns were validated and my needs were met.
March 17, 2022
Knowledgeable
February 21, 2022
When I got into the clinic, quality care and questions answered
February 21, 2022
Care given.
February 21, 2022
Susan Kaliszewskis' honesty, integrity, and sensitivity to my needs. I can be a stubborn and frustrating patient to deal with. Susan Is patient (@ least visibly) with me as well as professional and down to earth. I have a tremendous amount of respect for her.
February 14, 2022
How kind, welcoming, and attentive the care providers are.
February 14, 2022
Susan is an extremely supportive and professional care provider. She is a very good listener and her caring nature is very apparent as she works with me. She goes over tests and procedures recommended and follows up expediently with the results. She is open to hearing my thoughts on recommendations and asks for input from me. She is extremely good with communication on My Chart and answers questions and gives feedback promptly. I cannot say enough about how happy I am to have found Susan and am proud to say she is my provider.
February 14, 2022
Very friendly understands your concerns
February 7, 2022
Everyone was friendly and respectful
February 1, 2022
Susan is always a very attentive listener and even jots down notes about any non-medical life changes I've had since the last visit, like moving or changing jobs. Always takes care to listen to my concerns and make sure all my health issues are being managed well.
January 19, 2022
I was very pleased. I have switched to this doctor recently. It was the most thorough visit I've had at the doctor in years and everything was explained very well.
January 12, 2022
Major friendliness, helpfulness, and knowledge of what they do. I had no wait time at all to be taken to the examination room. I'm impressed by my first visit to my new doctor.
January 12, 2022
Everyone was polite and listened to me. I didn't feel rushed.
December 28, 2021
The friendly and caring people
December 28, 2021
Provider was super friendly and seemed interested in my health and me as a person and not just a patient.
December 27, 2021
She called me at home the evening of the appt
December 20, 2021
Best thing about your clinic would be the personnel....My Doctor, Nurse taking vitals and information, and front counter receptionists....all the Personnel seem extraordinary nice, professional and personable!
December 20, 2021
Everything good
December 20, 2021
Efficient teamwork and collaboration.
December 16, 2021
Susan is knowledgeable, patient, kind, and explain things very well.
December 13, 2021
I felt that I can trust my health team.
December 13, 2021
Very caring
December 6, 2021
Professional expertise
December 6, 2021
Dr. Susan is the best doctor I have ever had! She was so wonderful, encouraging, and smiley.
November 17, 2021
Wonderful kind genuinely concerned doctor
November 16, 2021
The kind doctor, she was great.
November 16, 2021
Susan is by far the best health care provider I've ever had. She's friendly, informative, and you can tell she truly cares about patient health and wellness.
November 8, 2021
I felt at ease and less worried that there was anything seriously wrong with my knee.
October 31, 2021
Susan was great to deal with and was very helpful.
October 28, 2021
I have complete confidence in the hands of Susan and trust that she is taking care of me and every part of my health and transition. I'm very happy with how my appointment went and have never felt so listened to and cared for.
October 27, 2021
Love Susan!
August 13, 2021
Outstanding provider and person
August 8, 2021
Susan Kaliszewski is great! She was so helpful and caring.
August 5, 2021
Efficiency, professionalism, friendliness and courtesy, beauty of premises (artwork--it's like visiting a museum).
July 8, 2021
Seeing Susan because I like her.
July 6, 2021
I have high level of confidence in my provider. I was given a clear and easy to understand care plan and diagnosis. My provider seemed very caring and is extremely easy to talk too. I definitely do recommend her to friends and family.
July 6, 2021
Best experience with a health care provider I've had in a very long time. Outstanding in every way.
July 1, 2021
Susan Kaliszewski's care, concern and competence.
July 1, 2021
Susan K clearly cares about her patients. I feel very glad for having scheduled with her, she addressed everything I wanted to discuss and is a very good listener. She's very attentive, following up with me on results or next steps within a lightning-fast time frame. I trust her 100% with my care.
July 1, 2021
Susan K's dedication and patience in wanting to thoroughly address each concern I brought when establishing care.
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