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The Iowa Clinic

Gastroenterology • Des Moines, IA

★★★★★4.7/51,713 reviews across 1 platform

Ratings by platform

  • Birdeye (Iowa Digestive Disease Center): 4.7/5 (1,713 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Some providers described as knowledgeable and caring
  • Effective communication and clear explanations by specific doctors
  • High patient satisfaction for certain practitioners

Common complaints

  • Difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times
  • Rudeness and poor bedside manner by some providers
  • Unresponsive administrative/office staff and difficulty getting calls returned
  • Issues with medical record accuracy and communication
  • Frustration with referral processes

In patients' words

"It's clear this outfit is only interested in high volume procedures and little patient care... The doctor's bedside manner was rude and aggressive."

— The Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology Department review

"Unprofessional. Thought I was making up my symptoms. Performed no physical exam... Regretted my decision to have him do my procedure."

— Dr. Justin Rice review on Vitals

"Dr Hade is a great doctor and truly one of the best gastroenterologists in the state. He's incredibly knowledgeable and explains things very well. His bedside manner is amazing."

— Dr. Joel Hade review on Healthgrades

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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