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General SurgeryGrinnell, IA

★★★★★4.7/528 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Mathew W. Severidt): 5/5 stars (9 reviews) (9 reviews)
  • WebMD (Dr. David Dwight Coster): 4.5/5 stars (18 ratings) (18 ratings)
  • Vitals (Dr. Phillip Bilderback): 5.0/5 stars (1 review) (1 review)
  • UnityPoint Health-Grinnell Regional Medical Center overall hospital recommendation rates: 75% to 91% (varies by source) (N/A)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Patients frequently report that surgeons are thorough and detailed
  • Surgeons are noted for explaining conditions and treatments clearly in layman's terms
  • High levels of satisfaction with communication, responsiveness, and patient comfort during surgical care

Common complaints

  • Reports of high hospital infection rates
  • Occasional negative patient experiences with specific hospital staff or departments (e.g., ER)

In patients' words

"I am very pleased with Dr. Sievert. He is very through & detailed in all situations. I was so happy I found him. I had surgery January 20, 2020 & am happy with the outcome."

WebMD Patient Review

"Dr Builderback was excellent!!! His nurse made me feel welcome and comfortable. Dr. Explained what he was doing. Appreciated his way of helping me feel comfortable."

WebMD Patient Review

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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