UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center
Oncology • West Des Moines, IA
About
Summary: UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines offers advanced cancer care, comprehensive treatment, and cancer support services. The center operates in Des Moines with locations including 1221 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309, and serves the West Des Moines area as part of UnityPoint Health. Contact: 515-241-4141. The center is associated with John Stoddard Cancer Center (alias: Stoddard Cancer Center Lymphedema Clinic) and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
1221 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone
515-241-4141
UPH_CentralIAPrivacyOfficer@unitypoint.org
Opening Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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What are the hours of operation?
Current Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday Closed.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp and LocalityBiz: Variable ratings across reviews (ranges from 1 to 5 stars) (16 reviews for the broader UnityPoint Health facility in Des Moines on Yelp)
Patients praise
- Professional and kind staff
- Efficient appointments and check-in process
- Supportive programs and acts of kindness for patients
- Effective medical care and treatment outcomes
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of guidance or navigational support for rare cancers
- Lack of empathy reported in some interactions
- Staff/clinic perceived as too busy leading to rushed appointments
"Got a rare cancer and didn't give more guidance and treatment throughout... Lack of understanding, navigating, empathy, and a struggling journey."
— LocalityBiz reviewer"Great experience with Dr. Jawa; however, it seems that they are a super busy office/clinic because the conversation with the nurse was very rushed... the conversation with the doctor didn't feel long enough either but we did talk about the main concerns."
— LocalityBiz reviewer"Getting cancer was a hard pill to swallow but Dr Jawa sat me down and went over my cancer in my detail and made me feel comfortable... Thank you for making it easier."
— LocalityBiz reviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- John Stoddard Cancer Center - Medical Oncology & Hematology ... — Sep 21, 2025
- Medical Oncology in Des Moines - Find a Provider or Specialist at ... — Feb 10, 2026
- UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center – Medical Oncology and Hematology Clinic Officially Open - Midwest Medical Edition — Sep 3, 2025
- UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center Enhances Cancer Care with New Medical Oncology and Hematology Clinic - Midwest Medical Edition — Jul 16, 2025
- Stacey G. Lehr Foundation Commits $1 Million to John Stoddard Cancer Center — Jun 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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