The Iowa Clinic
Podiatry • Des Moines, IA • Since 1994 • 2 (Ankeny and West Des Moines) locations
Information from public sources; not independently verified. Confirm hours, insurance and appointment availability with the clinic.
Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
The Iowa Clinic is a private, multi-specialty medical group based in West Des Moines, Iowa, with a strong Des Moines presence. It operates as the largest physician-owned multispecialty practice in Central Iowa, offering a wide range of services across 40+ specialties, including podiatry. The clinic emphasizes high-quality care and patient service, and collaborates with local hospitals and medical centers. It employs over 250 physicians and staff across four offices in the Des Moines area, and provides primary and specialty care through a network of clinics under The Iowa Clinic brand. Key podiatry relevance: - Podiatry is listed among the clinic’s specialties, indicating available foot and ankle care within the multispecialty framework. - Access points include the main West Des Moines campus and allied offices, with care delivered by affiliated physicians within a broad medical network.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Languages Spoken
Not published.
Social Media
Photos
Photos published by The Iowa Clinic showing the podiatry practice in Des Moines, IA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- RateMDs: 3.9/5 (47 reviews) for Dr. Eric Barp (47 reviews)
- The Toenail Clinic Directory: 2.3/5 (7 reviews)
- Facebook: 84% recommend (584 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with individual provider expertise and listening skills
- Friendly and helpful support staff in many instances
- Successful surgical outcomes mentioned by some patients
- Generally positive perception of clinical thoroughness in some departments
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding communication between departments and billing
- Reports of dismissive or unprofessional bedside manner by some providers
- Experiences with long wait times for scheduled appointments
- Perceived lack of follow-up or poor coordination on medical test results
- Complaints about patient termination and refusal of care
"Dr Barp preformed my big toe joint fusion. Great results, Easy to talk to, great staff working with him."
- RateMDs"Dr. Barp's capsilitis surgery gave me cross over toes and lied to me during my recovery."
- RateMDs"I have a neuroma in my right foot... After going on medication and getting several steroid shots with no relief in sight, I asked to see another doctor. Nope. They just wrote me a snotty letter telling me I can never come back to the foot and ankle clinic."
- US Companies Review SiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The Iowa Clinic Introduces “Walk-In Wednesdays” for Foot and Ankle Care - Midwest Medical Edition - Jan 28, 2026
- Kimberly K. Alton, NP - Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, IA - May 14, 2026
- KeryFlex Nail Restoration: A Beautiful Solution for Damaged or Unsightly Toenails in Iowa - Oct 28, 2025
- The Iowa Clinic Expands Specialty Care With New Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Services - Midwest Medical Edition - Jun 30, 2026
- New Research Shows Collaborative Care for Plantar Heel Pain Leads to Long-Term Savings and Better Outcomes - DMU32 - Nov 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
Other podiatry clinics in Des Moines
Comparing your options?
See other podiatry clinics in Des Moines, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.
