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Dr. Richard Rinehart, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in West Des Moines, IA. He graduated from University of Iowa College of Medicine and specializes in ear, nose, and throat and allergy.
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First time visit for chronic sinus issues 45+ yrs.). He reviewed my recent sinus CT scan, then examined me. He asked questions and listened to me. He went over my options, many of which I had tried or was trying. He was very candid about how some things simply are due to the way our sinuses and nose respond to heat, cold, allergens, etc. He offered 1-2 things I had not tried, but reassured me that I was doing the right things, even though the symptoms could be bothersome at times. I liked him.
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1Dennis in West Des Moines, IA – Mar 05, 2019
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Very friendly and explained the surgery in a way not only I could understand, but also my 11 year old daughter could understand.
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11Apr 18, 2018
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I did not like Dr. Rinehart's attitude. He did seem competent but is very dismissive. He did not really listen to what I had to say about my health and gave me the impression that he really didn't want to hear it/ care (I've heard it a thousand times, it obviously must be this, take it or leave it attitude). He talked very quickly and seemed in a hurry to move to the next person.
I feel that he is possible sick of working with people and ready to retire.
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3Des Moines, IA – Nov 15, 2017
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Extremely arrogant and more interested in bashing insurance companies than servicing clients.
Horrible listener and a cowboy mentality.
Avoid this physician
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43Mount Horeb, WI – Apr 25, 2017
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I have total confidence in Dr. Rinehart's ability . I have been a patient for over 10 years. I decided it was time I take time to acknowledged his professionalism and good care.
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12Connie in Urbandale, IA – Mar 01, 2017
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the surgery was fine but the ease of scheduling an appointments was horrible They canceled a scheduled appointment and then pushed me back three weeks - since we weren't having any problems I wasn't in any hurry to get appointment rescheduled - a few weeks later my son developed a double ear infection, no one would see me - ended up in urgent care, no one would see me for two weeks and when I called to confirm appointment - they didn't have it on the books. it got worse but i'm out of character
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42BJ McLaughlin in Des Moines, IA – Jul 08, 2016