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Dr. John Carstensen, MD

Dr. John Carstensen, MD

Internal Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. John Carstensen, MD is an internist in Des Moines, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1221 Pleasant St Ste 200 Des Moines, IA 50309
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Dr. Carstensen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carstensen

4.1

24 ratings, 12 with a written review
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1 Star
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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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youneekone – Apr 05, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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May 27, 2024
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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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AlyssaT from Des Moines Iowa – Apr 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dan Hunt – Oct 06, 2021
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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
4 people found this helpful
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J Brown – Sep 10, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Des Moines, IA – Jan 05, 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
Helpful
Stuart in Clive – Nov 11, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike in Des Moines, IA – Nov 09, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Harvin Langenbau in Hanlontown, IA – Oct 05, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Des Moines – Jan 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Kevin Ross in Des Moines, IA – May 28, 2016
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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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Janet Myers in Ankeny, IA – Jan 07, 2016
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Dr. John Carstensen, MD is an internist in Des Moines, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Practice

    Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine-Methodist Plaza1221 Pleasant St Ste 200 Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Practice

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation2103 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA 50312
    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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