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Orthopaedic Surgeons in Des Moines - The Iowa Clinic

Orthopedic SurgeryWest Des Moines, IA

★★★★★4.8/5630 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • The Iowa Clinic (Dr. Kawsu Barry): 4.8/5.0 (393)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Christopher Kim): 5.0/5.0 (1)
  • The Iowa Clinic (Dr. Javen Wunschel): 4.8/5.0 (236)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Professional and knowledgeable medical staff
  • Physicians described as sympathetic, thorough, and caring
  • High patient satisfaction ratings for individual providers (e.g., Dr. Kawsu Barry, Dr. Christopher Kim)
  • Positive outcomes and effective treatment planning

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments
  • Difficulties with administrative tasks, such as scheduling surgeries or getting callbacks
  • Frustrations regarding billing transparency and cost estimation accuracy
  • Occasional concerns regarding the thoroughness of medical examinations or communication during appointments

In patients' words

"Dr. Barry has given me hope! He spent a good deal of time reviewing my films with me and providing different treatment options... I would recommend him to anyone and will do so."

Patient review of Dr. Kawsu Barry

"If you have time to sit in the waiting room for an hour after your appointment start time, this is the place for you. Both times the wait has been ridiculous..."

Patient review of The Iowa Clinic Orthopaedic Department - West Des Moines

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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