Internal Medicine in Fort Dodge - Find a Provider ... - UnityPoint Health
Internal Medicine • Fort Dodge, IA • Fort Dodge locations
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
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Phone
5152418199
UPH_CentralIAPrivacyOfficer@unitypoint.org
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kevin Schminke): 5.0/5.0 (2)
- Vivian Health: 4.0/5.0 (5)
- Birdeye (UnityPoint Clinic Express): 3.2/5.0 (46)
Patients praise
- Some providers (e.g., Dr. Kevin Schminke) are highly rated for being knowledgeable and passionate
- Positive feedback regarding helpful and caring nursing staff in some instances
- Accessible travel staffing and security presence reported at the hospital facility
Common complaints
- Reports of dismissive staff and lack of patient engagement
- Concerns regarding communication, such as unreturned calls or referral issues
- Complaints about long wait times in the Emergency Department
- Reports of perceived unprofessionalism or poor bedside manner among some staff/providers
- Serious allegations of medical errors or failure to meet standards of care in specific cases
"Dr. Schminke is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate about his career. He is simply one of the best doctors I know."
— Healthgrades"Very dismissive of my symptoms... Did not listen to me and wasted my time."
— Birdeye"The E.R sent my mother in law home not once but twice with a erupted appendix... Please go to Webster if your able."
— a-better-place.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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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