Podiatry | The Iowa Clinic
Podiatry • Boone, IA • Since 1994
About
Summary: - The Iowa Clinic is a private, multispecialty health care provider based in West Des Moines, IA, with 4 US offices and a large network of over 250 physicians across 40+ specialties, including podiatry. - It operates as a physician-owned group (largest in Central Iowa) established in 1994, offering primary and specialty care and partnering with local hospitals. - Contact/locations: main HQ at 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (and four office listings in West Des Moines). General contact: info@iowaclinic.com; main phone numbers include 515-875-9100 and 515-875-9000. - If you’re specifically seeking podiatry services at The Iowa Clinic in Boone, the provided info does not list a Boone location; the clinics are in West Des Moines, IA.
Clinic Type
Podiatry
Address
Foot & Ankle Surgery - Ankeny: 1410 Southwest Tradition Drive, 2nd Floor, Ankeny, IA 50023; Foot & Ankle Surgery - West Des Moines: 5950 University Avenue, 1st Floor, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone
515.875.9876
customerservicecbo@iowaclinic.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (The Iowa Clinic Urgent Care - West Des Moines): 3.6/5 stars (234 reviews)
- Birdeye (The Iowa Clinic North Ankeny): 3.1/5 stars (12 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Boone County Specialty Clinic): Not specified (14 ratings (for Dr. Charles Gilarski, DPM))
Patients praise
- Thorough and non-rushed patient care
- Knowledgeable providers and staff
- Friendly and helpful staff in some departments
- Comprehensive podiatry services available at The Iowa Clinic generally
Common complaints
- Poor communication from staff and billing departments
- Long wait times for appointments
- Difficulty reaching staff by phone to schedule procedures
- Perceived lack of empathy or professionalism from some providers
"Dr. Temple provides excellent care and a very thorough appointment that doesn't feel rushed. He is very knowledgeable and has great communication of care."
— The Iowa Clinic profile for Dr. Eric Temple"Find another provider otherwise they will bs u. Zero communication between doctors n nurses along with the billing department. Save yourself the headache."
— Birdeye patient reviews for The Iowa Clinic"The entire staff is very friendly and willing to answer questions. Dr Nicholas Southard is great! Very kind and has a great sense of humor!"
— Birdeye patient reviews for The Iowa Clinic Urgent Care - West Des Moines CampusSynthesized 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
- KeryFlex Nail Restoration: A Beautiful Solution for Damaged or Unsightly Toenails in Iowa — Oct 28, 2025
- Kimberly K. Alton, NP - Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Battling bunions? It may be time to see a specialist | Special Sections | thegazette.com — Jan 11, 2026
- MercyOne Genesis expands orthopedic offerings by adding podiatry — Jul 31, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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