UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics – Des Moines
Pediatrics • West Des Moines, IA • Since 1995
About
Summary: UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics in Des Moines and West Des Moines is part of UnityPoint Health, a nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in West Des Moines, IA. The organization offers pediatric primary care and related services through its UnityPoint Clinic network, with locations in Des Moines and West Des Moines. UnityPoint Health provides urgent, primary, emergency, and virtual care across its system and employs thousands of staff. The Des Moines/West Des Moines pediatric services focus on comprehensive pediatric care within the UnityPoint Clinic footprint, backed by the broader UnityPoint Health network and specialties. If you need specific clinic addresses, hours, or pediatric providers in the Des Moines/West Des Moines area, I can pull those details.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
1250 East 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone
(515) 241-4300
UPH_CentralIAPrivacyOfficer@unitypoint.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat-Sun Closed
Telehealth
Available virtual urgent care via MyUnityPoint; available every day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for individuals 2 years and older (in IA, IL, NE, SD)
Emergency Care
Emergency care available 24/7
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
—
Languages Spoken
—
FAQs
What Type of Appointment Do I Need?
Primary Care, Urgent Care, Virtual Care, Emergency Care.
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- OpenGovNY (UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics - Lakeview): 3.7/5 stars (7 ratings)
Patients praise
- High praise for specific pediatricians who are described as attentive, caring, and thorough
- Many patients appreciate the child-friendly atmosphere and clean facilities
- Some reports of efficient check-in processes and accommodating scheduling when clinics are busy
Common complaints
- Reports of rude, dismissive, or argumentative behavior from some staff and providers
- Difficulties with front desk communication and establishing care for new patients
- Occasional complaints regarding long wait times or lack of responsiveness to urgent concerns
"My children have been seeing Dr. Sandberg for the last 4 years and she has never once made me feel like I was asking too much... Truly lightened the mood and went above and beyond to assist."
— LocalityBiz (Walnut Creek Review)"Saw Dr Joliet recently. She was rude and argumentative. Extremely late for our appointment and she even told us our kid had something we verified she does not."
— OpenGovNY (Lakeview Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Experience Specialist/Receptionist: DSM Pediatrics, UnityPoint Health — Aug 1, 2025
- For Health Professionals - UnityPoint Health - Des Moines — Feb 27, 2026
- UnityPoint, Children's Nebraska open cardiology clinic - Becker’s ASC — Sep 29, 2025
- UnityPoint Health–Des Moines and University of Iowa Partnership Spotlighted During Leadership Transition - Midwest Medical Edition — Jan 28, 2026
- Phillip Lee — Jun 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More pediatrics clinics in West Des Moines
Summary: The Iowa Clinic is a private, physician-owned multi-specialty clinic based in West Des Moines, IA, with 4 local offices and more than 250 providers across 40+ specialties. It offers comprehensive primary and specialty care, including pediatrics, and partners with local hospitals to deliver high-quality healthcare in Central Iowa. The clinic emphasizes patient service and access, with notable services across pediatric care, surgical, and medical specialties. Contact: 515-875-9100 / 515-875-9000; main address: 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
Waggoner Pediatrics, PLC is a small, self-owned pediatric and adolescent care practice based in Clive, Iowa, serving Central Iowa and the Des Moines area since 2016. Led by Dr. Brian Waggoner and pediatric nurse practitioner Julie Waggoner, the clinic provides preventive, illness management, and personalized pediatric care across three office locations in the Des Moines metro (mainly Clive). The practice accepts various insurance plans and focuses on comprehensive pediatric services for children and adolescents. Key details: 3 employees, monthly site visits around 1,348, strong local presence with low bounce rate, and multiple office addresses in Clive, IA 50325. If you’re specifically seeking care in West Des Moines, note that Waggoner Pediatrics operates primarily from Clive with three offices in the Des Moines area. Contact: 515-987-0051.
Comparing your options?
See other pediatrics clinics in West Des Moines, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.