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Dr. Dennis Whitmer, DO

Dr. Dennis Whitmer, DO

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Dennis Whitmer, DO is a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Story County Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

411 Laurel St Ste 2100 Des Moines, IA 50314

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Dr. Whitmer's Reviews

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4.9

30 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Don S. – Nov 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Mary Kay – Jun 24, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Megan Mary – Jul 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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Sharon Bott – Dec 31, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Sharon Reese Bloomfield, IA Dec. 2019 – Dec 14, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Dec 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
6 people found this helpful
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Lonnie Johnson in Des Moines – Nov 21, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Carol in Ankeny – Aug 21, 2017
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Dr. Dennis Whitmer, DO is a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Breast Surgery

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  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care411 Laurel St Ste 2100 Des Moines, IA 50314
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Practice

Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center1755 59th Pl West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Katzmann Breast Center1601 NW 114th St Ste 151 Clive, IA 50325
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Practice

Story County Medical Center640 S 19th St Nevada, IA 50201
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