UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
5% higher than the national average
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.
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
Mortality within 30 days
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
Mortality within 30 days
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).
Learn more about patient experienceUnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
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
Jesse B Mar 15 2024
Review for Dr. Mayfield
Dr. Werling is a wonderful physician that provides exemplary care. He listens, he takes time with you, he is personable, as welll as extremely professional. I am extremely grateful that central Iowa has Dr. Werling. If he ever moved, I would drive hours to keep my care with him. He has not once...
iowagirl21 Mar 15 2024
Review for Dr. Werling
Highest praise for Drs. Alliman and Johnson and their staff. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d rate them a 20. I was treated with expertise and empathy, while they took the time to listen to my concerns and educate me about my condition. Best of all, they administered same-visit treatment that eased...
Terry Mar 14 2024
Review for Dr. Alliman
Great! Dr Alliman treats me for diabetic retinopathy. I'm afraid of needles, but he makes it a painless process. He's very personable, a very caring doctor.
Roy Mar 13 2024
Review for Dr. Alliman
Dr. Sims is exceptional. He dedicates time to discuss new milestones, listens attentively to our concerns, and imparts valuable expertise during appointments. We made the switch to Dr. Sims when our son was a month old and he is now four. We can't imagine having a different pediatrician. Highly...
Mar 13 2024
Review for Dr. Sims
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?
75% 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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Every step of the way Dr Mayfield and his team were excellent. A procedure experience that I would recommend to anyone. From the initial communication all the way through the entire process and follow up were fantastic.