UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center is a medical facility located in Des Moines, IA. This hospital has been recognized for Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
9% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Kurtis Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Alliman
Dr. Weresh is not only an excellent surgeon, he is a kind man. In 2012, he performed bilateral knee replacements. I have never had any issues with the knees and at 71 years old, I exercise at the gym 2 - 3 times a week.
Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Weresh
Dr. Jones did a hernia repair for me. Everything went smooth. Recovered well. He spoke quickly but confidently. He explained everything and it went according to plan. I am now fully recovered and would recommend him.
Mar 26 2024
Review for Dr. Jones
Everyone at Wolfe Clinic is always very professional and courteous. Dr. Nielsen explains all procedures and answers any questions I have.
Mar 25 2024
Review for Dr. Nielsen
Location
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center located?
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center is located at 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center has been awarded with Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center highly rated with patients?
70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center?
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How does UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Alliman is always, upbeat, positive and expresses appreciation and consideration for you as a person, not just a patient. If you need to see an ophthalmologist, I don't know why anyone would even consider anyone else.