The Iowa Clinic
Gastroenterology • Des Moines, IA
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Gastroenterology - West Des Moines is a gastroenterology clinic located at 5950 University Avenue in West Des Moines, Iowa. The clinic offers gastroenterology services and is staffed by multiple physicians and advanced practice providers. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Clinic Hours
Mon - Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm; Sat - Sun: Closed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Iowa Digestive Disease Center): 4.7/5 (1,713)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Laura Dakovich): 4.5/5 (11)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Justin Rice): 3.2/5 (19)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Joel Hade): 5.0/5 (6)
Patients praise
- Some providers described as knowledgeable and caring
- Effective communication and clear explanations by specific doctors
- High patient satisfaction for certain practitioners
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times
- Rudeness and poor bedside manner by some providers
- Unresponsive administrative/office staff and difficulty getting calls returned
- Issues with medical record accuracy and communication
- Frustration with referral processes
"It's clear this outfit is only interested in high volume procedures and little patient care... The doctor's bedside manner was rude and aggressive."
- The Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology Department review"Unprofessional. Thought I was making up my symptoms. Performed no physical exam... Regretted my decision to have him do my procedure."
- Dr. Justin Rice review on Vitals"Dr Hade is a great doctor and truly one of the best gastroenterologists in the state. He's incredibly knowledgeable and explains things very well. His bedside manner is amazing."
- Dr. Joel Hade review on HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Daniel Oswald, Family Physician | West Des Moines, IA | WebMD - Apr 6, 2026
- Dr. Bradley E. Wilcox, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Ailey M. Brehmer, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Emily C. Haines, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA - May 14, 2026
- Kimberly K. Alton, NP - Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, IA - May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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