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Clinic Type

Behavioral Health

Address

Des Moines University Clinic — Behavioral Health

Phone

515-271-1716

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.dmuclinic.org/services/behavioral-health/

Telehealth

Available (virtual visits)

Emergency Care

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

Services Offered

  • Behavioral Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Evaluations
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Medication management
  • Virtual visits
  • Outpatient services
  • Memory evaluations
  • Trauma-informed care
  • University clinic services

Team

  • Not specified, Board-certified psychiatrist — Board-certified psychiatrist
  • Not specified, Licensed clinical psychologist — Licensed clinical psychologist

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

How soon can I get an appointment?

Prompt appointments; generally availability within two weeks.

Can I do virtual visits?

Yes, option of virtual visits for ongoing care.

Do you offer prompt appointments?

We strive to provide prompt appointments and generally have availability within two weeks.

What is the first appointment like?

Please plan on 60 to 90 minutes for your first appointment.

How can I schedule an appointment?

To schedule an appointment, you can book online or call 515-271-1716.

What if I need help right now?

If you are in immediate distress, contact emergency services or use crisis resources listed (988 etc.).

Are there after-hours services?

DMU Clinic — Behavioral Health does not offer after hours, weekend or holiday on-call services.

What are crisis resources for emotional support?

The federally designated 988 number is available 24/7; you can also text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org, and mobile crisis teams via 855-581-8111.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Tebra (Kerri Patton, NPC): 4.99/5 (103)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Shehzad Kamran): 3.9/5 (21)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Adrianna Mitchell): 5/5 (1)
  • Drehabs (Center For Behavioral Health): 4.4/10 (28+)
  • TherapyDB (Bliss Psychiatry): 4.8/5 (170)

Patients praise

  • high levels of patient satisfaction for many individual providers and clinics
  • reports of providers who listen well and explain conditions clearly
  • effective, evidence-based medication management and therapy experiences
  • welcoming and professional office environments

Common complaints

  • reports of cold, dismissive, or unprofessional provider conduct
  • concerns over medication-only approaches versus holistic care
  • dissatisfaction with administrative practices, including front desk service and communication failures
  • historical reports of financial mismanagement at specific facilities

"Kerri is super nice, has a very welcoming atmosphere in her office, and she always talks to me about how my life is going!"

— Patient review for Kerri Patton, NPC

"I have never been treated the way i was by a medical professional earlier today... she laughed and said i’m not laughing at you i’m laughing because i’m nervous… ma’am why are you nervous?"

— Patient review for UnityPoint Health Lakeview counseling

"The doctor at the clinic was extremely cold and unprofessional. He even decided to tell me I would fail, and be back."

— Patient review for Center For Behavioral Health

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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