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Dr. Kurt Smith, DO

Dr. Kurt Smith, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kurt Smith, DO is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University in 1992. He is affiliated with Greene County Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

450 Laurel St Ste A Des Moines, IA 50314

Make an Appointment

(515) 247-8400

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Smith specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.0

27 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
70%
70%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
22%
22%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sharon Downey – Sep 19, 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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Angie – Jul 27, 2023
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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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Beverly Jarshaw – Jan 31, 2022
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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 people found this helpful
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Christie – Aug 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 17, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Angie Rice in Adel, Iowa – Jun 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
4 people found this helpful
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Cambridge, IA – Mar 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
6 people found this helpful
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upset mom in Des Moines, IA – Dec 09, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Johnny Mann in West Des Moines, IA – Jul 17, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Comprehensive approach to patients to optimize their functional status

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Pain Medicine

  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

  • Rehabilitation

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  • University Mn

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Muskegon General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Des Moines University

    Medical School, 1992

  • Wartburg College

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Unavail450 Laurel St Ste A Des Moines, IA 50314
1

Practice

Iowa Orthopaedic Center P.C.5300 NW 86th St Ste 500 Johnston, IA 50131
2
Office500 Jefferson St Ste A Pella, IA 50219
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Greene County Medical Center

    1000 W Lincoln Way
    Jefferson, IA 50129

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

    100%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    12% higher than the national average

    94%
    Patients said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

    23% higher than the national average

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