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Dr. Doug Schulte, MD

Dr. Doug Schulte, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Doug Schulte, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University St Louis in 1995. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

5950 University Ave Ste 265 West Des Moines, IA 50266
Telehealth available
(515) 875-9450

Dr. Schulte is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schulte specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Schulte's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schulte

4.7

13 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
John Johansen in Urbandale, IA – Nov 07, 2018
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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
Helpful
Apr 04, 2018
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About Me

biography

Douglas Schulte, MD, worked at The Iowa Clinic for over twenty years before continuing his career for two years in Africa, where he partnered with the Mercy Ships organization. There, he worked as a Head and Neck Surgeon and Deputy Chief Medical...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mayo Medical Center, Rochester, Mn

    Residency Hospital

  • Mayo Medical Center, Rochester, Minnesota

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Iowa

    Undergraduate School

  • Mayo Clinic-rochester

    Residency Hospital, 2000

  • Washington University St Louis

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Schulte is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office5950 University Ave Ste 265 West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1

    Practice

    The Iowa Clinic1410 SW Tradition Dr Ankeny, IA 50023
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

      1200 Pleasant St
      Des Moines, IA 50309
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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