Iowa Weight Loss Specialists: Bariatric Clinic | Des Moines
Weight Loss Surgery Clinic • Grinnell, IA
About
Iowa Weight Loss Specialists – Dr. Todd Eibes is a private medical practice operating a bariatric clinic with four offices in Iowa (including West Des Moines and Ames). They offer weight loss solutions and bariatric surgery, along with obesity education and management of related conditions (high blood pressure, sleep apnea, diabetes). The West Des Moines location serves as a primary center for bariatric services, with additional offices in the Des Moines area and Ames. They emphasize early action and patient education, and maintain a small local team (about 5 employees). Website: iowaweightloss.com. Contact: 515-327-2000.
Clinic Type
Weight Loss Surgery Clinic
Address
Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 327-2000
info@iowaweightloss.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Iowa Weight Loss Specialists Official Website: 4.9 out of 5 (Clinic-aggregated patient ratings)
- Healthgrades (for specific provider): 4.5 out of 5 (25 ratings)
- Directory sites (aggregated): 3.8 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly-rated staff characterized as kind, helpful, and knowledgeable
- Appreciation for the structured, educational, and holistic nature of the program
- Effective surgical and non-surgical weight loss results reported by patients
- Comprehensive support including dietitians and mental health providers
Common complaints
- Some patients expressed feeling like a number rather than an individual
- Concerns regarding follow-up and communication after procedures
- Mixed reports on staff friendliness
- Logistical dissatisfaction regarding travel to different hospitals for surgery
"Everyone at Iowa specialty clinic has treated me with kindness and respect, everyone has explained everything so good!"
— Patient testimonial via Iowa Weight Loss Specialists website"Half the staff here is very nice, the other half not so much. I didn't feel like I was listened to or treated like an individual."
— Healthgrades user review"I had sleeve surgery with Iowa Weight Loss Specialists. They were great. I feel like recovery was super easy. They also have a very good follow..."
— Reddit user commentSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cheryl H.'s Testimonial | Iowa Weight Loss Specialists — Jul 16, 2025
- Julie Yount, AGNP-C - Des Moines, IA - Nurse Practitioner | Doctor.com — Jan 20, 2026
- General Surgery - Find a Physician or Specialist - UnityPoint Health — Jun 11, 2026
- 2026 November/December dsm magazine Unveiling Tickets, Tuesday, October 27 • 5 PM - 7 PM | Eventbrite — Jan 2, 2026
- MercyOne Des Moines weight loss and nutrition clinics to combine - Business Record — Jun 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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UnityPoint Health is a nonprofit hospital and health system serving Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin (formerly Iowa Health System). Key facts: - Headquartered in West Des Moines, IA; founded 1995. - Operates hospitals, clinics, home care; provides urgent, primary, emergency, and virtual care. - Part of Presbyterian Healthcare Services; former name Iowa Health System. - Notable locations include Grinnell area (e.g., Grinnell General Surgery and Weight Loss services are part of UnityPoint Health Grinnell). - Contact: 515-241-6161; main site unitypoint.org. If you’re specifically asking about Grinnell General Surgery and Weight Loss, UnityPoint Health Grinnell offers surgical and weight loss services through its Grinnell campus, part of the broader UnityPoint Health network in Iowa. For precise programs, surgeons, and appointment details, check the Grinnell location page on unitypoint.org or contact the Grinnell clinic directly.
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