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Dr. Jennifer Cook, MD

Dr. Jennifer Cook, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Jennifer Cook, MD is a pediatric endocrinologist in Des Moines, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Iowa in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ringgold County Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1215 Pleasant St Ste 300 Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6000

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    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cook's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cook

3.1
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
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3 star
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2 star
6%
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1 star
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She doctored my 2 diabetic adult kids now and looks like my daughter Erica Rotgers, former patient, son Devyn is a newly diagnosed diabetic.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Michele Rotgers – Oct 10, 2024
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Dr. Cook , MD is one of the kindest, patient and knowledgeable doctors we have worked with. Diabetes is tough and if your family member is diagnosed - you are in the best place with Dr. Cook! :) Our son was diagnosed in Kindergarten and he is thriving as a Sophomore at Iowa State. Ankeny, Iowa Parents
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 13, 2020
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Excellent, excellent!!!! We had her for about 15 years! She is awesome! My child came back from California numerous times to see her for his diabetes.
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
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Jan in INDIANOLA – Aug 07, 2018
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Customer service is terrible! Long wait times on phone, rude receptionists and wouldn't get us in for 1.5 months when we communicated that our son was completely out of his diabetic supplies! Wonder if they'll pay for his ER visits!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Grimes, IA – Jul 06, 2017
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I was a patient of Dr. Cook for 16+ years. I am beyond grateful for her knowledge and expertise. I had was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and graves disease at age 5. My thyroid was removed at age 6 and she was amazing for my mom and myself. She answered any questions thoroughly and was welcome to phone calls when different issues came up outside of my regular check ups. She was extremely personable and knew my sisters by name and regularly asked about them as I grew older. Highly recommend :)
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
2 others found this helpful
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Amy in West Des Moines, IA – Apr 03, 2017
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My daughter has Hasimotos and Dr Cook would not even consider the possibility of treating her. Modern technology has proven that TSH is not the only factor in treating thyroid disfunction. She was abrasive and my daughter didn't like her. Dr. Cook is not up to date on current metods of treatment for people with the thyroid anti body. Epic failure.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Kurt Moore in Ames, IA – Jan 30, 2017
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Dr. Jennifer Cook, MD is a pediatric endocrinologist in Des Moines, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Iowa in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ringgold County Hospital...read more

  • Pediatric Endocrinology

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 2005
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Locations

Practice

Unitypoint Health-Blank Children's Endocrinology1215 Pleasant St Ste 300 Des Moines, IA 50309
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ringgold County Hospital

    504 N Cleveland St
    Mount Ayr, IA 50854

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

    93%
    Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

    26% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    16% higher than the national average

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  • 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

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    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
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  • 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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