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Dr. Shelby Dames, MD

Rheumatology*FemaleAge 49

Rheumatology*

Dr. Shelby Dames, MD is a rheumatology specialist in Pella, IA. Dr. Dames has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Knoxville Hospital and Clinics and Ottumwa Regional Health Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Shelby Dames, MD

Practice

405 Monroe St Pella, IA 50219
Telehealth services available
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

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  • Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Dames' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dames

3.2

40 ratings, 22 with a written review
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3 Star
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Kristal – Feb 18, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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SJ – May 05, 2023
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What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Michelle Meske – Dec 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Catt in Dallas Center, IA – Jun 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Megan in West Des Moines, IA – Feb 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cynde Cronin in ADEL, IA – Feb 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Stacy in Des Moines, IA – Feb 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Des Moines, IA – Feb 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shelly Knudson in Des Moines – Feb 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Cassidy in Ogden, UT – Jul 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Pat in Morgan, UT – Sep 09, 2016
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About Me

Biography

Shelby Dames, MD joined The Iowa Clinic after completing both her residency in internal medicine and rheumatology fellowship, at the University of Utah....Read more

Specialties*

  • Rheumatology

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology

University Of Utah, Division Of Rheumatology

Fellowship Hospital

University Of Utah, Internal Medicine

Residency Hospital

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Medical School

University of Colorado

Undergraduate School

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    Does Dr. Shelby Dames, MD accept new patients?

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    What are Dr. Shelby Dames, MD's top areas of expertise?

    Dr. Shelby Dames, MD specializes in Osteoporosis & Screening. See more on Healthgrades.

    What is Dr. Shelby Dames, MD's office address?

    Dr. Dames' office is located at 405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Locations

    Practice

    Pella Medical Clinic405 Monroe St Pella, IA 50219
    1
    Prhc Dialysis404 Jefferson St Pella, IA 50219
    2

    Practice

    Ottumwa Medical Clinic920 N Quincy Ave Ottumwa, IA 52501
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St
    Pella, IA 50219

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    5% higher than the national average

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    Knoxville Hospital and Clinics

    1002 S Lincoln St
    Knoxville, IA 50138

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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    Ottumwa Regional Health Center

    1001 Pennsylvania Ave
    Ottumwa, IA 52501
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower 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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