Gastroenterology - West Des Moines
Gastroenterology • Des Moines, IA
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
5950 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone
515.875.9115
customerservicecbo@iowaclinic.com
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm;Sat - Sun: Closed
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Clinic Hours
Mon - Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm; Sat - Sun: Closed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Iowa Digestive Disease Center): 4.7/5 (1,713)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Laura Dakovich): 4.5/5 (11)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Justin Rice): 3.2/5 (19)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Joel Hade): 5.0/5 (6)
Patients praise
- Some providers described as knowledgeable and caring
- Effective communication and clear explanations by specific doctors
- High patient satisfaction for certain practitioners
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times
- Rudeness and poor bedside manner by some providers
- Unresponsive administrative/office staff and difficulty getting calls returned
- Issues with medical record accuracy and communication
- Frustration with referral processes
"It's clear this outfit is only interested in high volume procedures and little patient care... The doctor's bedside manner was rude and aggressive."
— The Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology Department review"Unprofessional. Thought I was making up my symptoms. Performed no physical exam... Regretted my decision to have him do my procedure."
— Dr. Justin Rice review on Vitals"Dr Hade is a great doctor and truly one of the best gastroenterologists in the state. He's incredibly knowledgeable and explains things very well. His bedside manner is amazing."
— Dr. Joel Hade review on HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Daniel Oswald, Family Physician | West Des Moines, IA | WebMD — Apr 6, 2026
- Dr. Bradley E. Wilcox, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Ailey M. Brehmer, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Emily C. Haines, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Kimberly K. Alton, NP - Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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IDDC (Iowa Digestive Disease Center) is a Des Moines–area colonoscopy and gastroenterology clinic based in Clive, Iowa. Key points: - Specializes in GI care with on-site endoscopy, infusion services, and dedicated centers for IBD and liver health. - Founded 1972; privately owned; 16 employees; CEO Meridith Westbrook. - Services include colonoscopy and other gastroenterology treatments; four offices in the Clive area (HQ at 1378 NW 124th St, Clive, IA 50325). - Annual revenue around $56.7M; active, with strong web presence (monthly visits ~9.4k; low bounce rate). - Notable details: top referral sources include regional healthcare networks; uses Meditech and Cerner in tech stack. If you’re seeking a colonoscopy clinic or gastroenterologists in Des Moines/central Iowa, IDDC is a locally established option with on-site endoscopy and specialized GI care.
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