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Clinic Type

Internal Medicine

Address

530 South 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3601

Phone

Main phone: (use facility main line from page)

Email

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)

Services Offered

  • Primary care
  • Internal medicine
  • Family medicine
  • Labs and blood work
  • Mental health care
  • Women's health care
  • Radiology
  • Social services
  • Telehealth
  • Video conferencing
  • Home telehealth
  • Store-and-forward telehealth

Technology & Equipment

  • secure digital technology for remote visits
  • video conferencing
  • home telehealth
  • store-and-forward telehealth

Team

  • Fort Dodge VA Clinic — Entity

Insurance & Payment

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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 System

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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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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