background
background
Dr. Gregory Yanish, MD

Dr. Gregory Yanish, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Gregory Yanish, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Indianola, IA. Dr. Yanish has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Knoxville Hospital & Clinics and Lucas County Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 97 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (97 reviews)

Practice

2006 N 4th St Ste 300 Indianola, IA 50125

Make an Appointment

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Yanish is affiliated with Wayne County Hospital Corydon, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Yanish specializes in the area of Hand Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Yanish's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yanish

4.7
97 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 star
93%
93%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
2%
2%
1 star
5%
5%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Terrible service
Waited over 30 minutes with no word. Extremely rude... I have a job to get back to also
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Steve T Johnson – Aug 14, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Dr Yanish and Dixie are now a team!
Drs.and staff pleasant and knowledgeable about the diagnosis process of my hands and forearm. Drs. Were conscience about my conditions diagnostic was good for my carpal tunnel, good on my contracture for my pinkie, not good on my thumb for a positive out come. I was extremely persistent, clear up to pre-opt. Procedures had started Dr. Yanish stopped by to let me and the staff to know he was ready to do the procedure, I asked him why he had not included my contracted thumb. He reiterated that procedure at my stage of contracture was 75% failure rate. I didnot hear that, I was determined to have my thumb corrected. I only heard a 25% success rate! Yanish said okay, I smiled ear to ear. New paperwork had to be signed for consent. The staff hustled into top gear, I was signing new papers for the new procedure in record time! Thank You,Bless you all for each and everyones team effort! My hand is now completely repaired and looks great function normal! A true team effort for my outcome!
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
Helpful
Dixie – Aug 13, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Misdiagnosed pinched nerve in wrist and cyst.
Waited nine weeks to get appointment for vertically dislocated wrist. He said he couldn't do anything to help the excruciating pain which he dismissed as arthritis. Told me I would never fish again. Offered to drain cyst. Waited another ten weeks to obtain second opinion. Second orthopedic specialist found pinched nerve and no cyst. Applied pressure to wrist and bones realigned. No more pinched nerve. No more pain.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 19, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Arrogant and inconsiderate
Had both of my carpel tunnel surgeries with him. Was never timely. Always waiting. Pre- surgery I was told I had to schedule my second surgery at the same time. At my follow up, he didnt even come within a foot of me to look at, touch, or assess my hand. Which was inflamed and I was given steroids. At that time I was told he had a very busy schedule, and that I should reschedule my second appt for another time. Though I had already processed it through work, and made other arrangements. Second surgery was SO LATE I wasnt in surgery until almost 3pm.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed – Sep 30, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Dr. Yanish is 100% the best of the best in his field. He always keeps up to date on the latest surgical procedures and in my case most non-invasive procedure. Being a massage therapist, any injuries to my arms or hands puts me out of work. I’ve had 4 different surgeries and each time Dr. Yanish has clearly explained my options so that I could make an informed decision as to what was best for me. Not only has Dr. Yanish preformed successful outcomes each and every time but the recovery period was relatively short so that I could get back to doing the things I love. Absolutely, strongly recommend Dr. Yanish!
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
Helpful
Anne in Indianola, Iowa – Nov 23, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Dr. Yanish is AMAZING! He is very knowledgeable and made sure I was well informed! He is very kind and personable. After a few bad experiences with other providers I went to Dr. Yanish and will never go anywhere else! He is extremely down to earth and truly cares about your well being. He is always staying up to date on the best and innovative diagnostic tests and surgery practices. 1000 times over I would recommend him for all your hand and wrist ailments!! In the past 2 months I have had 2 surgeries with him for 2 different issues and I could not be more thrilled with the outcomes! Dr. Yanish is the best of the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
MH – Aug 28, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Dr Yanish was fantastic
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jeffrey – Aug 03, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Dr. Yanish did a WONDERFUL job on my carpal tunnel surgery. He is very personable and I am very pleased with the outcome. It has made a world of difference for me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 17, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Dr. Yanish was recommend by several people I know. All of these persons were thankful for the results of their hand surgeries and Dr. Yanish's amiable personality.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Diane D in Ankeny, IA – Dec 29, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Dr. Yanish encouraged me to go ahead with this procedure but was clear that the outcome was not guaranteed. I appreciated his explanations and candidness which was why I went ahead with this surgery. He explained well that I could benefit from this procedure and I had confidence in his recommendation. Once the necessity of the surgery was revealed during the procedure it was very clear his recommendation was correct.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Tom in Latimer, IA – Dec 10, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Dr Yanish was very informative and the surgery was just as expected. I highly recommend him the for arthroscopic carpal tunnel procedure that I had done.. I had my other hand done with the open cut procedure and the recovery took 3 times as long. It's been 6 weeks since the surgery with Dr Yanish and the results are as good or even better than the open cut procedure I endured 6 months prior.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Russ Yarrow in Alleman, Iowa – Dec 27, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Dr. Yanish was awesome. He knew what my problem was at first glance. Fast forward now after surgery my hand is doing great. Thank you Dr Yanish. I'd recommend him and his staff. MK
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Martha Kimberley in Maxwell – Dec 03, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Dr. Yanish performed carpal tunnel surgery on both of my hands. I had been diagnosed with severe capal tunnel in both hands. I was extremely pleased with him as a doctor/surgeon. He is professional but also very personable. My hands healed very quickly and you can barely see the incisions. Best of all, my hands feel great. No pain, no numbness. I'm thrilled with the results. I would highly recommend Dr. Yanish.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Colfax, Iowa – Sep 25, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
I had carpal and ulnar tunnel surgery on my hand. The outcome was very poor. My hand is partially numb. I am sorrry I ever went to see Dr. Yanish. Each surgery he did on my hand made it progressively worse. He argued that it required time and he was the best surgeon. Both are wrong statements on his part. I have seen other hand surgeons but unfortunately the damage he has done is complete and can't be reversed. Maybe others have had good outcomes but I have not.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Randy in Waukee, IA – Aug 08, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
I have dealt with multiple surgeons, and Dr. Yanish has proven to be an excellent surgeon with a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend Dr. Yanish to anyone in need of his specialty.
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
Helpful
Lynne Miner in Waukee, IA – May 18, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
I have had 2 surgeries for cubital tunnel (one to each arm) and am very pleased with the results. In addition Dr. Yanish is extremely personable as well as the staff there. Would highly recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Luke in Madrid, IA – Apr 29, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
This was the most fantastic surgical procedure in every way. They were professional, clear and concise with instructions, managed expectations, and produced incredible results. I have known several other people who have had carpel tunnel surgery as recently as within the last month, and they had a very different outcome with the procedure. It was much more invasive, scaring, and recovery and pain were longer and much more severe. Recovery was painless and required no pain meds.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Judy Billings in Norwalk, Iowa – Mar 17, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
I would just like to comment on how kind, considerate and friendly Dr. Yanish and all the staff at the surgery center were. They helped me relax and not be weary of my surgery. I would definitely go there again and also recommend them for anyone else needing their services.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Doris Evans in Pella, IA – Feb 17, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
I had carpal tunnel release done to both wrists and cubital release on right side. I am extremely happy with the care I received and the results.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Johnston, iA – Feb 04, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?
Excellent! Professional, personable, and thrilled with results of my carpal tunnel endoscopic release surgeries.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Meg Notch in Des Moines, IA – Jan 11, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Yanish?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Yanish?

About Me

care philosophy

Board certified surgeon specializing in hand and elbow surgery. Dr. Yanish provides the latest and cutting edge advancements and surgery of the hand, including endoscopic carpal tunnel, endoscopic cubital tunnel and advances in tennis elbow treatment. Dr. Yanish also provides state of the art injections such as PRP.
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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

  • University Of Colorado

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
Hand Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Office2006 N 4th St Ste 300 Indianola, IA 50125
1
Office1345 SW Park Square Dr Ste 200 Ankeny, IA 50023
2

Practice

Office12499 University Ave Clive, IA 50325
3
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Wayne County Hospital

    417 S East St
    Corydon, IA 50060
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback
  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St
    Pella, IA 50219

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Anthony Regional Hospital

    311 S Clark St
    Carroll, IA 51401

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality