Deidra Rattay, ARNP

Deidra Rattay, ARNP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in hematology/oncology at MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center. Conditions she frequently treats include:

• Solid tumor cancers
• Hematologic malignancies
• Cancer-related symptoms and treatment side effects
• Anemia and blood disorders
• Symptom management and supportive oncology care

She performs include:

• Comprehensive oncology evaluations and follow-up visits
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment
• Symptom assessment and management
• Patient and family education
• Treatment planning and coordination of care

For Deidra, oncology is more than a profession, it's her passion. She brings both clinical expertise and a compassionate bedside approach to patient care. She understands that cancer affects not just you, but your loved ones, and she strives to support all of you throughout the treatment process.

She believes you deserve to be treated as a whole person with compassionate, individualized care, not just a diagnosis. Her goal is to ensure you and your family feel informed, supported and empowered throughout your cancer journey. She values open communication, takes the time to listen and strives to build a meaningful relationship with you. Whether celebrating milestones, navigating difficult decisions or simply providing reassurance during challenging times, she considers it a privilege to walk alongside you during some of the most important moments of your life.

Outside of work, Deidre enjoys time with her husband and children, spending much of her free time cheering on her kids and volunteering at their activities. As a family, they enjoy traveling and are constantly looking forward to their next adventure. Being a wife, mom and volunteer grounds her in the importance of connection, compassion and service—values that she brings with her to every patient interaction.