Des Moines Pediatrics | Pediatrician | Des Moines, IA
Pediatrics • Des Moines, IA • Since 1958 • 2 (Beaverdale and Ankeny) locations
About
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
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Insurance & Payment
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Phreesia payments
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What services are offered?
Well-child check-ups, immunizations, physicals, and sick appointments; access to resources for healthy development.
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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].
In the News
- Measles in Iowa: See where you may have been exposed to measles — Jul 9, 2026
- Two Iowans honored for contributions to public health — Nov 4, 2025
- Jason Kessler — May 21, 2026
- Des Moines Family Favorite Awards — Nov 12, 2025
- James Clinic Expands Pediatric Services with Addition of Dr. Annie Baker, MD - James Clinic — Jun 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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