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Dr. Shelby Dames, MD

Dr. Shelby Dames, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Shelby Dames, MD is a rheumatologist in Pella, IA. Dr. Dames has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities Grinnell Regional Medical Center and Pella Regional Health Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

404 Jefferson St Pella, IA 50219
Telehealth available
(641) 620-2021

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dames specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dames' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dames

3.1

41 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
49%
49%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
39%
39%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Jim Christianson – Feb 05, 2025
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kristal – Feb 18, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
3 people found this helpful
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SJ – May 05, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Michelle Meske – Dec 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
Helpful
Julia R. – 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
Helpful
Catt in Dallas Center, IA – Jun 20, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Debra Ford in Ames, IA – Jun 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 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
Helpful
Megan in West Des Moines, IA – Feb 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jane Bowling – Feb 10, 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
Helpful
DexterFarm in Dexter, IA – Feb 09, 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
Helpful
Cynde Cronin in ADEL, IA – Feb 09, 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
Helpful
Stacy in Des Moines, IA – Feb 08, 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
Helpful
Truman in IA – Feb 07, 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
Helpful
Des Moines, IA – Feb 06, 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
Helpful
Shelly Knudson in Des Moines – Feb 06, 2019
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 15, 2018
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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
Cassidy in Ogden, UT – Jul 01, 2017
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Shelby Dames, MD joined The Iowa Clinic after completing both her residency in internal medicine and rheumatology fellowship, at the University of Utah. Most recently, she practiced for twelve years at Intermountain Healthcare in Ogden, Utah, where...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • University Of Utah, Division Of Rheumatology

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Utah, Internal Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • University Of Colorado

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

PRHC Dialysis404 Jefferson St Pella, IA 50219
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Pella Medical Clinic405 Monroe St Pella, IA 50219
2

Practice

Ottumwa Medical Clinic920 N Quincy Ave Ottumwa, IA 52501
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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

  • Grinnell Regional Medical Center

    210 4th Ave
    Grinnell, IA 50112

    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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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