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Weight Loss Surgery Clinic • Grinnell, IA
Clinic Type
Weight Loss Surgery Clinic
Address
122 4th Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112
Phone
5152418199
UPH_CentralIAPrivacyOfficer@unitypoint.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD (Dr. Phillip Bilderback): 5 out of 5 (average rating from 1 rating) (1 rating)
- ObesityHelp (Dr. David Coster): Highly positive patient feedback (multiple reviews; explicit numeric rating not consistently shown) (76 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, understanding bedside manner and supportive staff reported by bariatric surgery patients
- High perceived surgical/aftercare quality in patient reviews
- Providers are presented as specialized in bariatric/obesity medicine and weight-loss management
- UnityPoint’s weight loss clinic emphasizes comprehensive, multidisciplinary support and patient education
Common complaints
- No negative themes were clearly evidenced in the provided review excerpts; sources reviewed were predominantly favorable
- WebMD excerpt does not list complaints; ObesityHelp excerpt provided is largely positive
"“I have seen his work on other patients and the scars are very decent-looking… He also told me that getting the RNY could lead to having an Iron Defficiency.”"
— ObesityHelp review excerpts for Dr. David Coster (Grinnell, IA)"“Patients gave Dr. Phillip Bilderback an average rating of 5 out of 5.”"
— WebMD page for Dr. Phillip BilderbackSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Julie Yount, AGNP-C - Des Moines, IA - Nurse Practitioner | Doctor.com — Jan 20, 2026
- Family practice provider joins Grinnell hospital | Southeast Iowa Union — Aug 5, 2025
- GRMC Press Releases: GRMC Bariatric Center of Excellence Earns Reaccreditation from American College of Surgeons — May 2, 2026
- GRMC Press Releases: GRMC’s Bariatric Surgery Center Receives Accreditation from the ACS Bariatric Surgery Center Network — Jun 18, 2026
- GRMC Press Releases: GRMC Expands Services at Deer Creek — Jun 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More weight loss surgery clinic clinics in Grinnell
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.
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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