Cardiology in Des Moines, IA - Find a Physician or Specialist
Cardiology • Des Moines, IA
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
1215 Pleasant Street, Suite 414, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone
5152418199
UPH_CentralIAPrivacyOfficer@unitypoint.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- MercyOne (Dr. Mark Bissing): 4.9/5 (278 ratings)
- Ratings.MD (Dr. Christos Kassiotis): 4.7/5 (123 ratings)
- Ratings.MD (Dr. Joseph Doerer): 4.9/5 (94 ratings)
- Ratings.MD (Dr. Akrivi Manola): 4.9/5 (76 ratings)
- Ratings.MD (Rachel Onsrud, ARNP): 4.8/5 (310 ratings)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as kind, caring, and professional
- High level of medical knowledge and expertise
- Effective listening and clear communication in many cases
- Patient-centered care and personalized treatment plans
Common complaints
- Difficulty communicating with office staff via phone
- Long wait times for appointments or during visits
- Perception of feeling rushed during appointments
- Inadequate explanation of conditions or treatment plans
"I was very grateful that Dr. Bissing was so knowledgable, kind, spent time to understand and explain, and allowed me to be part of the decision making... He is honestly one of the best providers I have seen."
— MercyOne patient review"Dr Manola is wonderful! She listened to our concerns and answered all the questions we had. She is very kind and compassionate and really seems to care about her patients."
— Ratings.MD patient review"It was difficult to have conversation as I wanted to better understand my cardiovascular health... Felt like he just wanted to check a box and move on."
— Healthgrades patient review (Dr. Hamza Oglat)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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MercyOne is a nonprofit Catholic health system headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, operated by Trinity Health. It encompasses hospitals and clinics in Iowa (and surrounding areas) with services including orthopedics and cardiology. MercyOne offers patient online access to medical records, test results, appointments, and health information. The Des Moines area serves as a key hub, with MercyOne-based facilities and affiliates in Iowa. For local heart care, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center provides cardiology services within the MercyOne network. Contact: 515-247-3121.
Summary: The Iowa Clinic is a private, multispecialty medical group based in West Des Moines, IA (HQ: 5950 University Ave). Founded in 1994, it is the largest physician-owned multi-specialty group in Central Iowa, with 250+ physicians across 40+ specialties. They offer comprehensive cardiology services among primary and specialty care, and collaborate with local hospitals to provide advanced healthcare in Des Moines and surrounding areas. Notable details: 4 office locations in the West Des Moines area; part of a broader network of medical services including heart & vascular care. Contact: 515-875-9100 / info@iowaclinic.com.
Summary: - UnityPoint Health is a nonprofit health system headquartered in West Des Moines, IA (founded 1995; formerly Iowa Health System; parent: Presbyterian Healthcare Services). - Des Moines/Cardiology focus: They offer cardiovascular services across their Des Moines facilities, with recent updates such as MRI goggles for patient comfort and leadership involvement in cardiology programs (e.g., CMO for Cardiovascular Services Peter George, MD). - Key local sites in the Des Moines area include UnityPoint Health – Des Moines locations and cardiology services, with multiple West Des Moines/Urbandale addresses listed for clinics and specialties. - Contact and access: Main Des Moines area health services through UnityPoint Health, Des Moines campus(es), and local cardiology offerings. If you’re seeking specifics on UnityPoint Health’s Des Moines cardiology services at Methodist Plaza or associated clinics, I can pull the exact clinic addresses, service lines (interventional cardiology, imaging, rehab), and patient resources.
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