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Dr. Craig Stark, MD

Dr. Craig Stark, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Craig Stark, MD is a cardiologist in Des Moines, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stark has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Clarke County Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1215 Pleasant St Ste 414 Des Moines, IA 50309
Telehealth available

Dr. Stark is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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Dr. Stark's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stark

4.4

24 ratings, 7 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • 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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Daughter who accompanied Mother to appointment. – May 30, 2024
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What went well
No results
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
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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T. A. S. in Yuma – Dec 14, 2020
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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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Dec 23, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 02, 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
10 people found this helpful
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Paul S in Des Moines, IA – Mar 18, 2016
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Dr. Craig Stark, MD is a cardiologist in Des Moines, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stark has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Wayne State University...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • University Iowa Hosps And Clinics

    Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Stark is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Cardiology-Methodist Plaza1215 Pleasant St Ste 414 Des Moines, IA 50309
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