Fort Dodge Clinic
Sports Medicine • Fort Dodge, IA
About
Iowa Specialty Hospital is a nonprofit network with a Fort Dodge presence through its Fort Dodge Clinic. The system operates campuses in Belmond and Clarion, plus outreach clinics in Clear Lake, Fort Dodge, Hampton, Webster City, and West Des Moines. It employs over 500 staff and more than 35 providers across the network, focused on specialized, compassionate care. The Fort Dodge Clinic is part of this broader organization, which is headquartered in Clarion, IA.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
2700 1st Ave South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone
515-955-6767
Amber.Kastler@IASpecialty.com
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm; Appointments Required
Website
https://www.iowaspecialtyhospital.com/locations/fort-dodge-iowa-specialty-hospital/fort-dodge-clinic
Telehealth
Telehealth: Virtual Healthcare Visits
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Discounted/sliding fee schedule available
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FAQs
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Specialty Select a Health Service... Family Medicine Foot & Ankle Treatment and Surgery (Podiatry) Gastroenterology Internal Medicine Laboratory Services Occupational Medicine Services Orthopedics Pain Management (Interventional) Radiology & Imaging Spine (Neck & Back) Sports Medicine Weight Management (Medical)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (UnityPoint Clinic Express): 3.2/5 stars (46 reviews)
- Birdeye (Van Diest Family Health Clinic): 4.4/5 stars (7 reviews)
- Rehab.com (Fort Dodge VA Clinic): 3/5 stars (9 reviews)
Patients praise
- friendly and helpful staff noted in some instances
- modern facilities with good equipment
- fast and efficient service for some patients
- some providers highly regarded by patients
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments and in clinic exams
- perceived dismissiveness of symptoms by medical staff
- difficulty accessing online appointment platforms
- frustration with staff availability
"Very dismissive of my symptoms. Told them I know my body and I know when I have an infection. Did not listen to me and wasted my time."
— Birdeye (UnityPoint Clinic Express)"Been trying to get an appointment for 8 weeks! What a joke!! Last time I was there I waited in an exam room for 45 minutes then left... Absolutely unacceptable!!"
— Rehab.com (Fort Dodge VA Clinic)"Fast response, friendly staff. Super easy to get in and out. I will continue to go without doubt."
— Birdeye (Van Diest Family Health Clinic)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Fort Dodge Clinic - Iowa Specialty Orthopedics — Feb 28, 2026
- Orthopedic Surgery in Fort Dodge - Find a Provider or Specialist at ... — Jan 28, 2026
- Schedule in Fort Dodge | Obria Medical Clinics — Nov 1, 2025
- Meet the Team at Orthopedic Specialists — Feb 20, 2026
- Iowa Specialty Hospital & Clinic (Fort Dodge) — Aug 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: The Orthopedic Specialists entity is a small orthopedic care provider based in Fort Dodge, Iowa, serving Fort Dodge and surrounding areas (Clarion, Belmond, Humboldt). It operates from HQ at 2700 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, with three offices in Fort Dodge. The practice employs about 14 people across medical, customer service, finance, and management roles. It positions itself under healthcare, medical equipment, rehabilitation, and orthopedic care, and has a minimal web presence (monthly visits ~57, low traffic growth). Notable details include a minor international footprint (Libya) in its workforce data, a US-dominated staff, and links to several institutional talent sources. If you’re seeking premier orthopedic care in Fort Dodge under Iowa Specialty Orthopedics, this listing indicates a local provider with established, though small-scale, orthopedic services.
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