About
Dr. Katie Dunbar, DO, MPH, brings ten years of full-spectrum family medicine experience to Prairie Rose Family Medicine in Coralville, Iowa. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Touro University-Nevada and her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Maternal, Child, Family Health from the University of Iowa. Her residency training took her to two rigorous programs: Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and Siouxland Medical Education Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa.
After residency, Dr. Dunbar practiced full-spectrum Family Medicine with Obstetrics in Madison, Wisconsin. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she relocated to Des Moines and served as the only Family Medicine physician in Indianola, Iowa with a primary focus on women's health. She returned to Cedar Rapids in 2022 and founded Prairie Rose Family Medicine. Dr. Dunbar first experienced the DPC model as a patient herself, and that experience shaped her decision to build her practice around it. She is passionate about evidence-based, relationship-driven care spanning women's health, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and care for patients of all ages. Outside medicine, she enjoys Pilates, ballroom dance, gardening, cooking, reading, and cross-stitch. She lives with her husband Scott, their young son, two Golden Retrievers, and several cats and fish.
Education & Training
Medical School
Touro University–Nevada, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio (Level 1 Trauma Center); Siouxland Medical Education Foundation, Sioux City, Iowa
Additional Training
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Maternal, Child, Family Health, University of Iowa
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dunbar right for?
Dr. Katie Dunbar is a strong fit for individuals and families who want a single physician they can rely on across all stages of life. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or asthma benefit from her longitudinal, relationship-driven approach. Women seeking primary care with a physician experienced in women's health and obstetrics will find her background especially relevant. Families with newborns, children, and college students can all establish care under one roof. Patients who value direct access to their doctor and same-day availability will feel at home at Prairie Rose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dunbar treats a broad range of conditions across all age groups. She manages chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma. She also cares for acute illness, minor injuries, mental health concerns, and women's health conditions. Her background in full-spectrum family medicine with obstetrics gives her a wide clinical foundation.
Yes, Dr. Dunbar is a board-certified physician. She holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Touro University-Nevada and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Maternal, Child, Family Health from the University of Iowa.
Dr. Dunbar earned her DO from Touro University-Nevada and her MPH from the University of Iowa. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and at Siouxland Medical Education Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa.
Yes, women's health is one of Dr. Dunbar's core clinical interests. She practiced full-spectrum Family Medicine with Obstetrics in Madison, Wisconsin. She also served as the only family medicine physician in Indianola, Iowa with a primary focus on women's health. She provides routine gynecologic exams and ongoing women's health management at Prairie Rose.
Yes, Dr. Dunbar cares for patients from birth through adulthood. She provides newborn checkups, developmental screenings, feeding and sleep guidance, and sick visits for infants and children. The newborn membership includes a home visit after the baby arrives home.
Yes, members can reach Dr. Dunbar directly by phone, text, or email through the secure Spruce app. She responds to after-hours messages as soon as possible or by the next business day. This direct access is a core part of how Prairie Rose operates.
Dr. Dunbar first experienced the DPC model as a patient herself. That firsthand experience convinced her it was the right way to practice medicine. She founded Prairie Rose Family Medicine in 2022 to bring that same experience to her own patients in Iowa.
Yes, Dr. Dunbar offers telehealth visits when clinically appropriate. She also sees patients in person at the Coralville office. Members can request telemedicine appointments through the practice directly.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026