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Dr. Michael Gainer, MD

Dr. Michael Gainer, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Gainer, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gainer has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Monroe County Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

450 Laurel St Ste A Des Moines, IA 50314

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Dr. Gainer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gainer

3.7

37 ratings, 21 with a written review
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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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Dec 19, 2024
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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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Dec 12, 2024
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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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Nov 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Nov 11, 2024
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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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Richard Kirsner – Oct 19, 2024
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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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Oct 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Daughter of an elderly patient – Feb 29, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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angry wife – Jun 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
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Edgar – Mar 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
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
1 person found this helpful
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T Ann – Apr 13, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 21, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 30, 2019
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No results
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Mar 29, 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
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Tony Kapsch in san francisco, ca – Jun 30, 2017
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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
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Tammie Palazzo in Pleasant Hill – Jun 21, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Des Moines, IA – Mar 22, 2017
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Dr. Michael Gainer, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gainer has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Southern Illinois University School...read more
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

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Unavail450 Laurel St Ste A Des Moines, IA 50314
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