Dr. Amy Bingaman Joins Clarinda Regional Health Center's Specialty Clinic

Clarinda Regional Health Center • November 17, 2025

Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) is pleased to announce that Amy Bingaman, MD, OB/GYN, will begin seeing patients in the CRHC Specialty Clinic beginning December 4, 2025.


“We are honored to welcome Dr. Bingaman to our Specialty Clinic,” said Amy Roop, Chief Clinics Officer at CRHC. “She brings exceptional clinical expertise, a patient-centered philosophy, and a strong commitment to women’s health. Her addition expands access to high-quality gynecology services close to home, and we are proud to offer this level of care to our region.”


Dr. Bingaman joins CRHC with extensive experience in women’s health across diverse settings. Originally from the Chicago area, she has lived in six states but proudly considers Iowa home. She earned her undergraduate degree from Drake University and her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Iowa.


Following medical school, Dr. Bingaman served 8.5 years in the United States Navy, completing her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology before continuing her service for an additional 4.5 years at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. For the last 15 years, she has practiced full-spectrum OB/GYN care across Iowa, serving women at every stage of life.


Her clinical areas of focus include adolescent gynecology, perimenopausal and menopausal care, and LGBTQ+ health. In addition to providing outpatient consultations, Dr. Bingaman will perform gynecologic surgeries at CRHC.


Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Bingaman is devoted to family and community. She and her husband, a 50/50 farmer, are proud parents of four children. She enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, traveling, and running.



CRHC is proud to expand women's health services with Dr. Bingaman’s arrival and looks forward to the positive and lasting impact she will have on patients and families in the region.


To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bingaman, call 712-542-8232 or visit clarindahealth.com to request an appointment.




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