The Iowa Clinic
Hematology Oncology • Grinnell, IA • Since 1994
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
The Iowa Clinic is a privately held, multispecialty medical group based in West Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 1994. It is the largest physician-owned multi-specialty group in Central Iowa, with more than 250 physicians across 40+ specialties. Headquartered at 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, it operates multiple offices in the Des Moines area and offers comprehensive services including hematology/oncology through its network of physicians and partner hospitals. The clinic emphasizes primary and specialty care, with a wide range of services (e.g., cancer care, orthopedics, dermatology, digestive health) and a large, physician-owned structure.
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Photos published by The Iowa Clinic showing the hematology oncology practice in Grinnell, IA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals (for Oncologists in Grinnell, IA): 3 stars (23 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and personalized care
- Staff described as kind, caring, and treating patients like family
- Effective communication and responsiveness to questions
- Coordinated care approach
Common complaints
- Initial fear and anxiety upon diagnosis
- Potential need for long-distance travel for specialized care
"The girls in the treatment department, they are so kind and caring. You go in there and you aren't a number. I am Karen... They treat me like I'm family. And it's the same thing in Dr. Elhag's office. They treat you like they really know you."
- The Iowa Clinic patient testimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mission: Accessible - Sep 20, 2025
- UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center – Medical Oncology and Hematology Clinic Officially Open - Midwest Medical Edition - Sep 3, 2025
- Find a Location | University of Iowa Health Care - Apr 21, 2026
- Hematology Oncology - Nurse Practitioner - Des Moines - $10,000 Commencement Bonus job with Trinity Health | 7628291 - Jun 12, 2026
- Steven Heddinger, MD - University of Iowa Health Care - Apr 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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