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PsychiatryWest Des Moines, IA

★★★☆☆3.2/591 reviews across 5 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Shehzad Kamran): 3.9/5 (21 reviews)
  • Vitals (Dr. Randall A. Kavalier): 3.2/5 (21 ratings (7 written))
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Kent Kunze): 3.2/5 (25 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Cornelius Gucfa): 2.4/5 (23 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Nathan Schulz): 5.0/5 (1 review)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Providers described as knowledgeable and effective at improving quality of life
  • Positive experiences with telehealth and accessibility for new patients
  • Some patients feel heard, respected, and thoroughly evaluated by certain practitioners

Common complaints

  • Perceived dismissiveness or lack of genuine care for patients
  • Concerns about rapid medication prescription without thorough evaluation or long-term monitoring
  • Rude or unprofessional behavior from office staff and providers
  • Difficulty with appointment scheduling and communication during crises

In patients' words

"Do not let him dish-out drugs to you or anyone you love. Go to a place where the doctor really cares... People seem to be money machines to Dr. Kavalier."

Vitals review regarding Dr. Randall A. Kavalier

"My child expressed suicidal thoughts to this doctor and he did not take them seriously... Dr. Kunze did not want to confer with the hospital and was very rude to me."

Healthgrades review regarding Dr. Kent Kunze

"He told me to “cut it out, no pun intended.” He is cold hearted..."

Healthgrades review regarding Dr. Cornelius Gucfa

"I feel like he was very caring and considerate, and he took my problems seriously. He was not dismissive in the slightest."

Healthgrades review regarding Dr. Nathan Schulz

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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