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The Iowa Clinic

Orthopaedics • Des Moines, IA

What patients say

Patients praise

  • highly professional and knowledgeable medical care
  • thorough explanations of procedures and treatment options
  • accessible and caring bedside manner (for many providers)
  • positive surgical outcomes and successful recovery stories
  • supportive office staff and efficient care processes

Common complaints

  • concerns regarding bedside manner and arrogance
  • instances of patient dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes

In patients' words

"Dr. Schmitz is both highly professional and yet approachable. I will definitely recommend him for any spine issue."

— Healthgrades

"Dr. Mahoney's bedside manner is HORRIFIC - he is arrogant and not compassionate for the patient's he cares for. He is solely driven by his ego."

— Vitals

"Dr. Matthes has treated my knees for many years. I had my left knee replaced in January, and my right knee was replaced in March. My experience with both surgeries was phenomenal."

— Orthopedic Reviews

How these reviews were compiled

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

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