Metro Anesthesia & Pain Management | Pain Management ...
Pain Medicine • West Des Moines, IA • Since 1985
About
Metro Anesthesia and Pain Management, L.L.P. is a small West Des Moines-based pain management and anesthesia provider founded in 1985. The company operates 3 offices in Des Moines, IA (including HQ at 5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 210) and offers pain management and anesthesia services. Key details: - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Type: Partnership - Services: Pain management and anesthesia - Offices: West Des Moines (HQ) and Des Moines East Side - Contact: 515-221-9222 (West Des Moines) / 515-261-7246 (Des Moines East) - Website: metropainmanagement.com - Workforce: 5 employees - Digital footprint: ~3,500 monthly visits; high US-only reach; web metrics show steady interest with a modest decline in monthly traffic but year-over-year growth.
Clinic Type
Pain Medicine (multi-location group)
Address
5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266; 2459 East Euclid, Suite B, East Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone
515-221-9222
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Opening Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat/Sun Closed (West Des Moines location); Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:30 PM (East Des Moines location)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Cash, Credit card, Insurance
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
Current Offers
New patient special — Not listed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregated): 4.7/5 stars (216 reviews)
- Yahoo Local: 1/5 stars
Patients praise
- Compassionate staff
- Professional medical approach
- Timely appointment scheduling mentioned on company site
Common complaints
- Difficulties with insurance coverage and pricing transparency
- Poor communication and responsiveness from administrative/office staff
- Issues regarding follow-up on medical complications
"The receptionist there refused to fill out a one page form to extend my visits... I am having continued complications, I would have thought I would have been put with a different provider to assist but I was not offered."
— LocalityBiz user review"Told me my insurance which is through the government wouldn't cover any treatment they could offer me. I have severe osteoarthritis in my left knee and told me injections would run almost $400..."
— Yahoo Local user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Trent M. Sassman, CNA - Nurse Anesthetist in West Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Nicolet L. Newhoff, CNA - Nurse Anesthetist in West Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Katherine M. Fanter, CNA - Nurse Anesthetist in West Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. George Lederhaas, MD - Anesthesiologist in Des Moines, IA — May 14, 2026
- Iowa anesthesia group disavows MercyOne criticism - Becker’s ASC — Oct 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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