The Iowa Clinic
Plastic Surgery • Des Moines, IA • Since 1994
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About
The Iowa Clinic is a private, multi-specialty physician group based in West Des Moines, IA, founded in 1994. As the largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in Central Iowa, it offers comprehensive care across 40+ specialties, including plastic surgery and reconstruction. With roughly 250+ physicians and a total staff of about 415, it partners with local hospitals to deliver high-quality medical care and focused patient service. The clinic operates primarily from its Des Moines area offices (HQ at 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines) and maintains a strong presence in primary and specialty care, including cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Contacts: info@iowaclinic.com; main phone lines include 515-875-9100 and 515-875-9000.
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What should I expect from a plastic surgery consultation at The Iowa Clinic?
The page references a Plastic Surgery Consultation Guide with what to expect and what to ask, but no exact FAQ text is provided in the excerpt.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye/LocalityBiz: 3/5 stars (4 reviews)
- Birdeye: 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews (Lester Yen, MD))
- The Iowa Clinic website: 4.9/5 stars (235 ratings (Konstantinos Lekkas, MD))
Patients praise
- Professionalism and expertise of specific surgeons
- Positive experiences with nursing staff (notably Shari)
- Successful surgical outcomes for many patients
- Clear communication regarding expectations and procedures
Common complaints
- Billing and insurance processing concerns
- Reports of poor communication from staff and doctors
- Dissatisfaction with surgical outcomes and corrective procedures
- Perceived lack of empathy or professionalism
"Worst experience ever in healthcare. Fraud and lies. Had to have 4 'consultation' appointments for 1 surgery. They billed insurance and us for every 'consultation' Even though they were by the same Dr for the same surgery."
- LocalityBiz user review"Dr. Lekkas and Dr. Hamling are what I now refer to as, 'the dream team.' I can't imagine more experienced, talented and compassionate doctors (and staff) to work with during such a challenging time. Shari was THE BEST ever..."
- Plasticsurgerynearyou.com user review"I would NOT recommend Dr. Robbins. I had a mini tummy tuck in Nov. of 2020 and was promised a low, hidden scar. I was cut from hip bone to hip bone and within 2 weeks my incision began to separate."
- RateMDs user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Confidence Restored Through Compassionate Care | The Iowa Clinic - Aug 19, 2025
- The Iowa Clinic Expands Specialty Care With New Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Services - Midwest Medical Edition - Jun 30, 2026
- VASER Lipo: Fat Removal Des Moines | Des Moines Plastic Surgery - Feb 25, 2026
- Pulmonology, Palliative Care, and Plastic Surgery Services Expand in Central Iowa - Midwest Medical Edition - Jan 19, 2026
- UnityPoint Health Expands Waukee Medical Park With New Plastic Surgery, Pulmonology and Palliative Care Clinics - Msymi.com - Jan 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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