Franciscan Women's Health Associates - Des Moines
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) • Des Moines, WA
Clinic Type
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
Address
—
Phone
800-276-8807
—
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Yes (virtual urgent care, virtual visits)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
—
Languages Spoken
Photos








What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- myhealthyfertility.com: 4.3/5 (Not explicitly stated total count for aggregate score, though multiple individual reviews are present)
- VMFH (for Dr. Elaine Chang specifically): 4.9/5 (116 ratings)
Patients praise
- Friendly and accommodating front desk and clinical staff
- Positive, attentive, and caring demeanor of some providers (e.g., Dr. Chang, Dr. Tyler, Stephanie)
- High satisfaction with pregnancy and postpartum care
- Thorough explanations during visits
Common complaints
- Long wait times on the phone for scheduling appointments
- Some patients felt their medical symptoms were not taken seriously or adequately investigated
"Wonderful service right from the get go. Front desk personnel was warm and helpful (with genuine smiles). Dr. Chang were genuine, efficient and caring."
— Yelp user review"Scheduling an appointment sucks. Been on hold for over an hour! Not even during lunch hour do i wait this long! Bad service."
— myhealthyfertility.com user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Find Care with Isabella Lwiza, CNM – in Des Moines, WA | MNT — Jan 9, 2026
- Liliya V. Bilan, PA - Physician Assistant in Des Moines, WA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Vaun W. Dejong, DO - OB-GYN in Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Courtney Collins - Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Nicole J. West - Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More obstetrics and gynecology (ob-gyn) clinics in Des Moines
Summary: Des Moines–based Obstetrical & Gynecologist Associates of Des Moines, PLC (also known as Women’s Health Specialists & OB/GYN) is a private wellness and women's health practice with board-certified physicians. They offer routine and high-risk pregnancy care, infertility, contraception management, menopause care, urinary incontinence, colposcopy/LEEP, laparoscopic and da Vinci robotic surgery, and other hormone-related and gynecologic services. The team focuses on preconception counseling and comprehensive obstetric/gynecologic care across five offices in Iowa, including their Des Moines HQ at 330 Laurel St., Des Moines, IA 50314. They report approximately $14.7 million in annual revenue and employ a small staff (4 employees) with multiple contact numbers for patient access.
See all obstetrics and gynecology (ob-gyn) clinics in Des Moines →
Comparing your options?
See other obstetrics and gynecology (ob-gyn) clinics in Des Moines, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.

