Fort Dodge VA Clinic | VA Central Iowa Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Internal Medicine • Fort Dodge, IA
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
530 South 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3601
Phone
Main phone: (use facility main line from page)
Dennis.Abens@va.gov
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
Telehealth
Yes (video conferencing, home telehealth, store-and-forward telehealth)
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FAQs
What are the facility hours?
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sat and Sun: Closed.
How do I schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment?
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Is a referral required for visits?
Referral is not required for some visits (as indicated in general information). In many cases, you’ll need a referral from your primary care provider.
What services are included under primary care at this Fort Dodge clinic?
Your VA primary care provider will coordinate care across services such as labs, mental health care, women’s health, radiology, social services, and telehealth.
What telehealth options are available?
VA telehealth lets you get care without traveling, including video visits and other remote services.
What is Beneficiary Travel?
Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS / Momentary Labs: 4 out of 5 stars (291 completed patient surveys)
- Rehab.com: 3 out of 5 stars (9 reviews)
- Trustburn: 4.1 out of 5 stars (89 reviews)
Patients praise
- empathetic and helpful staff reported by many patients
- effective nurse and doctor communication according to CMS survey data
- high overall trust rating among veterans served by the VA Central Iowa system
- clean and well-maintained facilities reported by some patients
Common complaints
- concerns regarding staff professionalism and responsiveness
- frustration with frequent changes in mental health providers (contract staff)
- perceived lack of listening to veteran needs
"Probably the best V.A. hospital around. They attempt to keep the process easy and it mainly is. I've never met so many unprofessional employees all localized in one place."
— MedicalRecords.com reviews for VA Central Iowa Health Care SystemSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Make it OK mental health awareness event planned in Fort Dodge | Community Health Center of Fort Dodge — Aug 27, 2025
- Make It OK | News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News — May 4, 2026
- Current, former VA workers raise concerns about Des Moines hospital — Jun 5, 2026
- Veterans Day observance set in Fort Dodge | News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News — Nov 8, 2025
- 20 years of care | News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News — Jan 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More internal medicine clinics in Fort Dodge
Summary for "Fort Dodge Clinic | Iowa Specialty Hospital Fort Dodge" - Iowa Specialty Hospital is a nonprofit health system with campuses in Belmond and Clarion and outreach clinics in Clear Lake, Fort Dodge, Hampton, Webster City, and West Des Moines. - The Fort Dodge location is part of Iowa Specialty Hospital & Clinics, offering focused, specialized care with a compassionate approach. - The organization employs over 500 staff and more than 35 providers and specialists across its campuses. - Headquarters are in Clarion, Iowa, with the Fort Dodge clinic contributing to the system’s regional presence and community outreach. - Notable updates mention Fort Dodge staff recognition (25-year tenure for a Fort Dodge LPN) and community engagement activities involving the Fort Dodge team.
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