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Dr. Paul Conte, MD

Dr. Paul Conte, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Conte, MD is a general surgeon in Chariton, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Clarke County Hospital and Lucas County Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

1200 N 7th St Chariton, IA 50049

Make an Appointment

(641) 774-3000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Conte is affiliated with Clarke County Hospital Osceola, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Conte specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Conte's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Conte

4.8

42 ratings, 22 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 20, 2025
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Feb 19, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Lee A Williams – Jan 26, 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 24, 2023
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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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Cindy – Nov 04, 2023
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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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MB – Aug 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Hanna – Aug 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kevin Huss – Jan 13, 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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Judy C – Mar 07, 2022
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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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Susan – Jun 11, 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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Allen N. – Jun 11, 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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C Porter – Jun 11, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Rhonda Hill – Aug 14, 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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Teresa M in IA – Jul 06, 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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Apr 12, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 04, 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
6 people found this helpful
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Jan 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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Jan 03, 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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Clive, IA – Dec 29, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

I am always respectful of the great privilege and responsibility it is to care for surgical patients. I approach treatment in the same way I would for my own family.  My thoughts are always do no harm, and operate when it is essential and...read more

biography

Born in Corvallis, Oregon, I enjoyed the outdoors growing up and was an avid skier and motorcyclist. After graduating from college, I married my wife Gwen and have raised three children, primarily in Iowa. I started Iowa Specialty Surgeons in 2004...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Wisconsin Madison

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Surgery Teacher of the Year IMMC surgery residency, 2003

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Locations

Practice

Lucas County Health Center1200 N 7th St Chariton, IA 50049
1

Practice

Office5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 110 West Des Moines, IA 50266
2

Practice

Clarke County Hospital800 S Fillmore St Osceola, IA 50213
3

Practice

Guthrie County Hospital710 N 12th St Guthrie Center, IA 50115
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Monroe County Hospital

    6580 165th St
    Albia, IA 52531

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

    95%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    92%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Clarke County Hospital

    800 S Fillmore St
    Osceola, IA 50213
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lucas County Health Center

    1200 N 7th St
    Chariton, IA 50049

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

    98%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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