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Dr. Scott Shumway, MD

Dr. Scott Shumway, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Shumway, MD is a hand and upper extremity surgery specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shumway has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Van Diest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 60 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (60 reviews)

Practice

450 Laurel St Ste A Des Moines, IA 50314

Make an Appointment

(515) 247-8400

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Shumway is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shumway specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shumway's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shumway

4.8

60 ratings, 47 with a written review
5 Star
92%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
5%
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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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Apr 02, 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
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Kingsley – Nov 28, 2024
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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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Oct 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 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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Laura – Aug 08, 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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Christine Stanton – Jul 28, 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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Julia Anderson – Jun 17, 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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Jun 01, 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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Michael M – Apr 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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J. Wingert – 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
1 person found this helpful
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Rebecca – Jan 18, 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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Jan 08, 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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Suzie Garnett – Sep 08, 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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Janet – Dec 22, 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
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Shannon W – Oct 28, 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
Helpful
Scot Anderson – Sep 04, 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
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Sally Reavely – Jun 18, 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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Patricia Wengert – Jun 02, 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
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Alvin Deike – Apr 15, 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
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Shellie Smaha – Mar 09, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Scott Shumway, MD is a hand and upper extremity surgery specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shumway has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Emory University...read more

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • New York University

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Mayo Clin

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • University Of Chicago

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Plastic Surgery
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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
Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center1755 59th Pl West Des Moines, IA 50266
3
Iowa Ortho710 E 1st St Ankeny, IA 50021
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Van Diest Medical Center

    2350 Hospital Dr
    Webster City, IA 50595

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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