About
Dr. Eric Stanek serves as Chief Medical Officer at DoctorsNow and currently accepts new patients in Altoona and West Des Moines. Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he earned his undergraduate degree at Creighton University and his medical degree at Des Moines University. He completed his residency at the University of Chicago and went on to serve as an Attending Physician in Family Medicine at UChicago Advent Health in Chicago. Dr. Eric Stanek holds board certification in family medicine and is a first-generation board-certified physician in his family.
His clinical interests span family medicine, exercise physiology, sleep hygiene, mental health, and metabolic wellness. He brings a well-rounded perspective to patient care, drawing on his background in both academic medicine and community practice. A trained boxing instructor, Dr. Eric Stanek also enjoys mixed martial arts, travel, and Creighton Men's Basketball.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Creighton University
Medical School
Des Moines University
Residency
University of Chicago
Additional Training
Attending Physician, UChicago Advent Health, Chicago, Family Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Stanek right for?
Dr. Eric Stanek is a strong fit for patients managing chronic conditions, sleep disorders, or mental health concerns alongside general primary care needs. His background in exercise physiology makes him well-suited for active patients and those pursuing wellness-focused care. Adults seeking a primary care physician who addresses metabolic health comprehensively will find his approach valuable. He currently accepts new patients in Altoona and West Des Moines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Eric Stanek focuses on family medicine, preventive care, metabolic health, sleep hygiene, mental health, and exercise physiology. He treats a broad range of conditions including chronic disease, sleep disorders, and metabolic health conditions.
Yes. Dr. Eric Stanek currently accepts new patients at the Altoona and West Des Moines locations of DoctorsNow. Patients can book an appointment online or walk in during clinic hours.
Dr. Eric Stanek earned his undergraduate degree at Creighton University and his medical degree at Des Moines University. He completed his residency at the University of Chicago and then practiced as an Attending Physician in Family Medicine at UChicago Advent Health in Chicago.
Yes. Dr. Eric Stanek holds board certification in family medicine. He is a first-generation board-certified family medicine physician in his family.
Yes. Mental health is one of Dr. Eric Stanek's clinical passions. He addresses mental health concerns as part of comprehensive primary care, alongside his focus on sleep hygiene, metabolic wellness, and chronic disease management.
Dr. Eric Stanek serves as Chief Medical Officer at DoctorsNow. He co-leads the practice with his brother, Dr. David Stanek, who serves as President and CEO.
Yes. Before joining DoctorsNow, Dr. Eric Stanek served as an Attending Physician in Family Medicine at UChicago Advent Health in Chicago. That hospital-based experience informs his approach to complex and chronic patient cases.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026