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Dr. James Smith, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine*MaleAge 64

Maternal-Fetal Medicine*

Dr. James Smith, MD is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. James Smith, MD

Practice

1200 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309

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(515) 241-6249

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

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  • Hospital Satisfaction
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About Me

Biography

Dr. James Smith, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from...Read more

Specialties*

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Medical School, 1985

  • English
  • Spanish

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    Dr. Smith's office is located at 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. James Smith, MD speak?

    Dr. James Smith, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

    Locations

    Practice

    Iowa Methodist Medical Center1200 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Central Iowa Hospital Corp.1440 Pleasant St Ste 1 Des Moines, IA 50314
    2

    Practice

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd
    Kansas City, MO 64111
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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