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Clinic Type

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

Address

5950 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone

515.875.9290

Email

customerservicecbo@iowaclinic.com

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri: 7am-4:30pm; Sat - Sun: Closed

Services Offered

  • Obstetrics
  • Gynecology

Team

  • Kimberly Alton — ARNP
  • Lyndsey Buhlmann — PA-C
  • Katelyn Buhrow — MD
  • Wanakee Carr — MD
  • Robert Casper — MD
  • Stephanie Fardal — DNP
  • Jenna Kubat — MD
  • Amy McEntaffer — MD
  • Nicole Meyer — PA-C
  • Evan Olson — MD
  • Perry Osborn — DO
  • Melissa Phillips — ARNP
  • Alicia Toncar — DO
  • Therese Tran — DO
  • Breanna Wickett — PA-C

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What are the clinic hours?

Mon - Fri: 7am-4:30pm; Sat - Sun: Closed

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye (The Iowa Clinic OB/GYN West Des Moines): 3.1 out of 5 (36 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Erin Lehman): 4.5 out of 5 (24 ratings)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Jennifer Gabel): 2.6 out of 5 (15 ratings)
  • Birdeye (Central Iowa Obgyn): 4.0 out of 5 (78 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Supportive and friendly individual doctors and nurses
  • Effective, skilled surgical and medical care from specific providers
  • Helpful, clear communication from some providers during stressful health concerns
  • Long-term patient loyalty to specific doctors

Common complaints

  • Difficulty reaching staff or getting return calls
  • Inefficient office management and lost documentation/referrals
  • Negative experiences with bedside manner and perceived lack of empathy
  • Billing and insurance coordination issues
  • Long wait times or perceived unresponsiveness during urgent medical situations

"Honestly the worst experience I have EVER had with an OB... unprofessional delivery regarding a miscarriage."

Birdeye user review of The Iowa Clinic OB/GYN West Des Moines

"The doctors themselves are okay but the problem is the office management. It is very frustrating and time consuming to get anyone on the phone, to get messages through, or get anyone to call you back."

LocalityBiz user review of OBGYN Associates of Des Moines

"Incredibly professional and her overall skill set in communicating with us and helping us understand... Whatever she gets paid it’s not enough."

Healthgrades user review of Dr. Erin Lehman

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

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

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