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Dr. Shakuntala Advani, MD

Dr. Shakuntala Advani, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Shakuntala Advani, MD is a cardiologist in West Des Moines, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Advani has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. She graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Adair County Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

5880 University Ave West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-3600

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Advani is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Advani specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Advani's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Advani

3.3

7 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
43%
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 18, 2020
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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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Linda R. Blakely in Boone, Iowa – Feb 19, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Shakuntala Advani moved from the west coast to the east coast before settling in Des Moines in 1991. She chose to be a physician early in life, but also has a strong interest in mathematics. Her first degree, from California State University...read more

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Wadsworth Va Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Unavail5880 University Ave West Des Moines, IA 50266
1

Practice

Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center1755 59th Pl West Des Moines, IA 50266
2

Practice

Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Des Moines411 Laurel St Ste A250 Des Moines, IA 50314
3

Practice

Adair County Health System609 SE Kent St Greenfield, IA 50849
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St
    Pella, IA 50219

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Adair County Memorial Hospital

    609 SE Kent St
    Greenfield, IA 50849

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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% 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

    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    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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