General Surgery in Grinnell, IA
General Surgery • Grinnell, IA
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."
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