Orthopaedic Surgeons in Des Moines
Orthopaedics • Des Moines, IA • Multiple campuses in Des Moines metro area locations
Clinic Type
Orthopaedics
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Phone
5158759908
customerservicecbo@iowaclinic.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Trevor Schmitz): 4.4/5 (80 reviews)
- US News (Dr. Mark Matthes): 5/5 (290 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Matthes): 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Craig Mahoney): 4.4/5
Patients praise
- highly professional and knowledgeable medical care
- thorough explanations of procedures and treatment options
- accessible and caring bedside manner (for many providers)
- positive surgical outcomes and successful recovery stories
- supportive office staff and efficient care processes
Common complaints
- concerns regarding bedside manner and arrogance
- past allegations of medical malpractice or negligence in civil court cases
- instances of patient dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes
"Dr. Schmitz is both highly professional and yet approachable. I will definitely recommend him for any spine issue."
— Healthgrades"Dr. Mahoney's bedside manner is HORRIFIC - he is arrogant and not compassionate for the patient's he cares for. He is solely driven by his ego."
— Vitals"Dr. Matthes has treated my knees for many years. I had my left knee replaced in January, and my right knee was replaced in March. My experience with both surgeries was phenomenal."
— Orthopedic ReviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Dudley Phipps — Jun 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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