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Dr. John Piper, MD

Dr. John Piper, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. John Piper, MD is a neurosurgeon in Des Moines, IA. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown

1215 Pleasant St Ste 608 Des Moines, IA 50309

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Dr. Piper is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Piper's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Piper

3.8

24 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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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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Westerbill – Apr 07, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 23, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 16, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Tony Clemenson in Norwalk, IA – Jan 09, 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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Denise Myers in Des Moines, IA – Jul 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
8 people found this helpful
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Susanne Klinger in Clive, IA – Jun 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Des Moines, IA – Feb 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
11 people found this helpful
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Des Moines, IA – Jan 28, 2016
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Dr. John Piper, MD is a neurosurgeon in Des Moines, IA. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Piper is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown

    Neurological & Spinal Surgery Downtown1215 Pleasant St Ste 608 Des Moines, IA 50309
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