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Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic is a private pediatric practice serving Des Moines, IA since 1958, with four offices (Beaverdale Des Moines and Ankeny locations referenced). They provide comprehensive pediatric care, including well visits, same-day sick visits, newborn care, vaccinations, ADHD and anxiety/depression support, and resources to support growth and development. The clinic emphasizes a safe, family-friendly environment and parental education. They operate with a small team (about 7 employees) and generate around $5M in annual revenue. Contact: main line numbers and website dsmpeds.com.

Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

Des Moines, IA (Beaverdale and Ankeny locations)

Phone

515-253-181

Email

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • pediatric care
  • well-child check-ups
  • immunizations
  • physicals
  • sick appointments

Team

  • Robert A. Fornoff, Board Certified, Pediatrician — MD
  • Sally Twedt — ARNP, CPNP
  • Amanda Ostergaard — ARNP, CPNP
  • Sarah Barnhart — ARNP, CPNP
  • Lauren Ropp — ARNP, CFNP
  • Laura Delaney — MPAS, PA-C

Insurance & Payment

Phreesia payments

Languages Spoken

  • English

Current Offers

New patient information

FAQs

What services are offered?

Well-child check-ups, immunizations, physicals, and sick appointments; access to resources for healthy development.

Social Media

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye (MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care): 3.6/5 (50)
  • Birdeye (MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care): 3.6/5 (27)
  • Medical-Health (Ankeny location): 5/5 (4)

Patients praise

  • Highly praised, knowledgeable, and caring pediatricians (notably Dr. Eldadah)
  • Thorough and patient bedside manner
  • Efficient and friendly nursing staff in some locations
  • Trusted choice for long-term pediatric care

Common complaints

  • Staff behavior (rude, dismissive, or unprofessional)
  • Wait times for appointments and in the waiting room
  • Confusion regarding urgent care services and walk-in availability
  • Communication issues concerning cancellations or appointments

"Dr. Eldadah is the only person in the entire office with any ounce of common sense or compassion... The entire staff is rude and so unorganized."

Birdeye Reviewer

"The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, willing to help out and not judge you for calling them 100 times in a panic."

Unilocal Reviewer

"Not only are they knowledgeable, they are easy to talk with and they consistently run on time."

Medical-Health Reviewer (Ankeny Location)

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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