UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center
Cancer Center • Ames, IA
About
Summary: UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center offers advanced cancer care, comprehensive treatment, and cancer support services in the Des Moines area. The center is headquartered in Des Moines, IA, with locations at 1221 Pleasant St and another Des Moines address. It lists affiliations and contact details (Phone: 515-241-4141) and is linked to the UnityPoint Health network, but specific information about an Ames location is not indicated on the page. If you’re seeking care in Ames, consider contacting the Des Moines centers or check for nearby UnityPoint locations in Ames or the surrounding region for potential referrals or satellite services.
Clinic Type
Cancer Center
Address
UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center, Des Moines, IA
Phone
515-241-4141
UPH_CentralIAPrivacyOfficer@unitypoint.org
Opening Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Current Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday Closed.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp (John Stoddard Cancer Center - Des Moines): Not stated (shows 3 reviews) (3 reviews)
- Vitals (John Stoddard Cancer Center): Individual physician ratings shown; no overall center rating provided in snippet (Not stated (no review count provided in snippet))
Patients praise
- Professional staff and quick appointments
- Supportive/comfortable interactions with doctors in some reviews
- Some reports of responsiveness to medication problems and improved treatment outcomes
Common complaints
- Limited guidance/empathy reported for a rare cancer journey
- Rushed or incomplete conversations with nurses/doctors due to being very busy office/clinic
- Parking can be a hassle sometimes when busy
"“Professional staff. Quick appointments. easy in and out with parking ramp. Volunteers are nice and help you locate …”"
— Yelp (John Stoddard Cancer Center - Updated July 2026)"“Why does it show the promising stories and not the sad ones … Lack of understanding, navigating, empathy, and a struggling journey.”"
— localitybiz.com (UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center - Des Moines)"“Great experience with Dr. Jawa; however, it seems that they are a super busy office/clinic because the conversation with the nurse was very rushed …”"
— localitybiz.com (UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center - Des Moines)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Stacey G. Lehr Foundation Commits $1 Million to John Stoddard Cancer Center — Jun 26, 2026
- UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center – Medical Oncology and Hematology Clinic Officially Open - Midwest Medical Edition — Sep 3, 2025
- UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center Enhances Cancer Care with New Medical Oncology and Hematology Clinic - Midwest Medical Edition — Jul 16, 2025
- John Stoddard Cancer Center - Writing Through Cancer — Jul 10, 2026
- UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center - Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy Center — Medical services in Des Moines, IA — Nov 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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