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Dr. Kary Schulte, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Kary Schulte, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schulte has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Guthrie County Hospital and Monroe County Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.2 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (47 reviews)
Practice
6001 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266Telehealth available
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Schulte's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schulte
3.2
47 ratings, 14 with a written review
| 5 star | 51% | 51% |
| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 star | 43% | 43% |
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He’s a super stand out doctor. A man of few words. He knows his stuff. I’d recommend Dr Kary to anybody.
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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Jul 31, 2024
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Extremely negative
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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May 24, 2024
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Extremely negative
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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May 23, 2024
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ACL Surgery
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 25, 2023
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Great Shoulder Doctor!
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
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Brenda B – Apr 04, 2023
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Staff very courteous,on time and helpful
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
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Loretta Paullin – Nov 17, 2022
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Top notch
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 25, 2022
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Mobility improved
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
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 02, 2022
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Had a great consultation about my rotator cuff surgery. Dr. Schulte was very professional.
What went well
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Douglas A Leiting – Sep 29, 2022
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I would give him a zero but not an option. I have never been treated so rudely by a medical professional as Dr Schulte treated me. He doesn't listen, nor cares too. Over all he does not care about his patients, he has his own thoughts on thing and wont waiver. He may be a good surgeon but need to greatly improve his bed side manners.....
What went well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 22, 2020
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Doesn’t listen or seem to care about his patients. Won’t answer questions or stay in the room longer than a minute and automatically discharges you 12 weeks after surgery even if you aren’t healed. Had to go somewhere else
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
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Aug 17, 2020
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This was my very first appointment with Schulte. I waited 1.5 hours past my scheduled appointment time for him to enter the room (I was stuck in the barren exam room for 40 mins of that, there were no magazines or wall decorations to look at). He spent 3 minutes with me and dismissed all of my issues. Thought a first-time appointment should take longer than 3 minutes, especially after waiting 1.5 hours. I never really got to talk. Didn't seem like he had time, care, or respect for his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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B in Des Moines – Aug 09, 2018
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He made us wait an hour before he came in to see the patient. He spent less than 3 minutes with us and basically provided no useful information. It was a waste of time and money. His nurse Roxane is very rude. She made us wait outside her office for 10 minutes, to schedule an appointment, while she called 4 different patients on the phone.
What went well
- Office environment
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
- Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Priyanka – Jun 07, 2018
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Dr. Schulte took the time to listen to my symptoms and help me make a decision about the care I needed for my problem.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Doe, J in SE, IA – Jul 07, 2016
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How was your experience with Dr. Schulte?Overall Patient Satisfaction
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Schulte to family and friends is 3.1702127 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
To provide each patient with the highest quality of orthopaedic care possible. This involves every facet of the patient's experience at DMOS, from the moment a patient visits our facility to the moment they leave. They become a part of our DMOS family and our rich tradition of always exceeding patient expectations.Orthopedic Surgery
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University Of Pittsburgh / Main Campus
Fellowship Hospital, 1994University Of Pittsburgh
Fellowship Hospital, 1994University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989University Of Notre Dame
Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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95%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well13% higher than the national average
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92%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well10% higher than the national average
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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