Iowa Kidney Physicians, P.C. | Largest Nephrology Practice In Des ...
Nephrology • Boone, IA
About
Iowa Kidney Physicians, P.C. is the largest nephrology practice in Des Moines, Iowa, with over 40 years of care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric renal patients. The practice offers personalized care for conditions such as chronic kidney disease, hypertension, kidney stones, electrolyte disorders, autoimmune diseases, and acute kidney injury. It operates two Des Moines offices (1215 Pleasant St, HQ; 501 SW 7th St., Suite A) and staffs board-certified nephrologists, advanced practitioners, and skilled nursing. Key details: privately held, about 2 employees listed (likely a summary artifact), monthly web visits around 11.6k, primarily serving the United States. Contact: 515-336-6557 or 515-461-2223.
Clinic Type
Nephrology
Address
Iowa Kidney Physicians PC- Methodist Plaza, 1215 Pleasant St Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309; Iowa Kidney Physicians PC- West, 5500 Westown Parkway Suite 180, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone
515-336-6557
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Opening Hours
Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (for Methodist Plaza and West Des Moines locations)
Website
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Office visits, Possibly telehealth (implied), Payment forms via patient portals (implied by links), Make a Payment, PayMyDoc, FollowMyHealth patient portal
Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD: 5.0/5.0 (4 ratings (for Dr. Kanwaljit Chouhan))
- WebMD: 5.0/5.0 (5 ratings (for Dr. Jacob Alexander))
- McFarland Clinic: 4.9/5.0 (not explicitly stated (for Dr. Jacob Alexander))
Patients praise
- Physicians are frequently described as knowledgeable, kind, and caring.
- Providers are noted for having excellent bedside manner and taking the time to listen to patients.
- Patients feel supported and involved in their care plans.
Common complaints
- No specific negative themes or complaints were identified for the practice in the search results; most platforms indicate a lack of patient reviews for the group as a whole.
"Dr. Alexander is so caring and kind. He always answers all of my questions. I leave there understanding my health concerns and how to manage them."
— McFarland Clinic patient testimonial"He is both professional, personable and has a GREAT “bedside manner”!"
— McFarland Clinic patient testimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Nicole E. Bro, PA - Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Council Bluffs kidney clinic works to expand access to care for Southwest Iowans — Mar 9, 2026
- Beyond dialysis: Research, individualized interventions and education revolutionize kidney care — Mar 12, 2026
- UI now uses robots for more precise transplant surgeries | Iowa Public Radio — Feb 28, 2026
- Breakthrough pediatric kidney therapy emerges from UI research | Stead Family Department of Pediatrics - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Dec 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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