

Methodist West Hospital
Methodist West Hospital is a medical facility located in West Des Moines, IA. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ and Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™.
Awards
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Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement

Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
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
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Valve 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
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Cranial Neurosurgery
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
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Providers
Provider Reviews
Mar 02 2024
Review for Dr. Cherny
Arrogant, patronizing, doesn't listen and totally lacks compassion. She can't seem to wait to get you out of the office. Completely dismissive of anything you try to tell/ask her or in sharing what other providers may have told you. She says things like "You may as well get used to the fact that...
Aug 31 2022
Review for Trisha Hittenmiller
She was totally cold and lacked any compassion. Was unwilling to listen and rushed out appointment. I’ve never left a medical office feeling less heard. Do yourself a favor. Do not waste your time, money, energy, or emotions be seeing her.
Apr 23 2022
Review for Trisha Hittenmiller
I've been a patient at Iowa Ear Center for many years, and I've referred many people. Since Tricia has become part of the team, all have left invalidated, in tears, or befuddled, which is a shared experience by me. She has countered her own diagnosis and suggestions, gone against Mayo Clinic...
Mar 22 2022
Review for Trisha Hittenmiller
Extremely compassionate & explained everything in great detail
Oct 15 2020
Review for Dr. Youngszalay
Location
Methodist West Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Methodist West Hospital located?
Methodist West Hospital is located at 1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Methodist West Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Methodist West Hospital has been awarded with Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ and Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Does Methodist West Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Methodist West Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Methodist West Hospital profile..
How does Methodist West Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Went in for line filler. No noticeable difference except the hug bruise he caused near my lip. People think i have a big food stain on my face. He can’t even hold the syringe without dripping serum out.