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OrthopaedicsDes Moines, IA

★★★★★4.9/5466 reviews across 4 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Trevor Schmitz): 4.4/5 (80 reviews)
  • US News (Dr. Mark Matthes): 5/5 (290 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Matthes): 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
  • Vitals (Dr. Craig Mahoney): 4.4/5

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
  • past allegations of medical malpractice or negligence in civil court cases
  • 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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