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Dr. Cornelius Gucfa, MD

Dr. Cornelius Gucfa, MD

Psychiatry*

Dr. Cornelius Gucfa, MD is a psychiatrist in West Des Moines, IA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Boone County Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

6000 University Ave Ste 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gucfa

2.4
23 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Jheez what a grouch!
The man is a certified grouch, pure and simple. This isn't very acceptable when you're trying to get help in dealing with anxiety.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2023
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Patient
Very uncaring doctor doesn't listen very rude
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 09, 2023
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Dr. Gucfa literally laughed at me when I told him about my past issues with self harm and my ED. He told me to “cut it out, no pun intended.” He is cold hearted and very unprofessional.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2021
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He is cold and hard to talk to. He told me he is not in the business of prescribing sleep medicine (anybody who knows anything about mental health knows sleep has a huge impact on a person’s mental health). He also told me he doesn’t like to prescribe anxiety meds- then why are you a psychiatrist? Options in Des Moines are extremely limited so I’m stuck.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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I have insomnia. Gave me all kinds of drugs to take. Nothing was working He says he's not a sleep specialist? Doesnt know what to do. Couldnt recommend me to someone that could help me!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 03, 2019
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Great Dr, listens to what patient has to say, always running on time, great nurses and front office staff, very friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 24, 2018
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Rude, condescending, claims not to prescribe adhd stimulant meds bc they are speed and work for everyone. Umm ok then, well the FDA approved it so your opinion means nothing dude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
14 others found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2018
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Very poor front desk staff and accommodations to those who are disabled.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 others found this helpful
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Feb 21, 2018
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After missing 2 appointments and being late once in 4 years Dr. Gucfa would not let me schedule an appointment....said I had to find another psychiatrist. Having bone cancer and going in for a bone marrow biopsy I forgot about my appointment. But they kicked me to the curb. I would not recommend Dr. Gucfa to anyone if he treats a terminally ill patient like this.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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Des Moines, IA – May 16, 2017
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Dr. Cornelius Gucfa, MD is a psychiatrist in West Des Moines, IA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Boone County Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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  • American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine

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American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Locations

Practice

Unavail6000 University Ave Ste 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266
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(515) 241-2300

Practice

Office6600 Westown Pkwy Ste 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266
2
(515) 283-1221
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