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Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology*•Female•Age 49

Pediatric Gastroenterology*

Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Upstate Medical University in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Mercyone Newton Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD

Practice

330 Laurel St Ste 1200 Des Moines, IA 50314
Telehealth services available
(515) 643-5454
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(515) 643-5454

Biography

"As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I am committed to delivering comprehensive, high quality, family-centered care that empowers my patients in the understanding and management of their health...."

- Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Francolla-Plati's Reviews

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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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About Me

Biography

As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I am committed to delivering comprehensive, high quality, family-centered care that empowers my patients in the understanding and management of their health.

Specialties*

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Medical College of Wisconsin

Fellowship Hospital, 2008

University of Connecticut

Internship Hospital, 2003

Upstate Medical University

Medical School, 2002

Middlebury College

Undergraduate School, 1997

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Dr. Francolla-Plati's office is located at 330 Laurel St Ste 1200, Des Moines, IA 50314. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Mercyone Perinatal Center330 Laurel St Ste 1200 Des Moines, IA 50314
    1

    Practice

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center1111 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
    2
    Select Speciality Hospital- Sioux Falls1305 W 18th St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    3

    Practice

    Sanford Children's Hospital1600 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Ringgold County Hospital

    504 N Cleveland St
    Mount Ayr, IA 50854

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

    93%
    Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

    26% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    16% higher than the national average

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    Mercyone Newton Medical Center

    204 N 4th Ave E
    Newton, IA 50208

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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