The Iowa Clinic

Plastic Surgery • Des Moines, IA • Since 1994

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About

The Iowa Clinic is a private, multi-specialty physician group based in West Des Moines, IA, founded in 1994. As the largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in Central Iowa, it offers comprehensive care across 40+ specialties, including plastic surgery and reconstruction. With roughly 250+ physicians and a total staff of about 415, it partners with local hospitals to deliver high-quality medical care and focused patient service. The clinic operates primarily from its Des Moines area offices (HQ at 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines) and maintains a strong presence in primary and specialty care, including cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Contacts: info@iowaclinic.com; main phone lines include 515-875-9100 and 515-875-9000.

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Clinic Type

Plastic Surgery

Address

Not available from provided text

Phone

Schedule Online Call 515.875.9744 to Schedule

Email

customerservicecbo@iowaclinic.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.iowaclinic.com/specialties/surgery/plastic-surgery-reconstruction/

Services Offered

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Team

Plastic Surgery team, The Iowa Clinic — Plastic Surgeons

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What should I expect from a plastic surgery consultation at The Iowa Clinic?

The page references a Plastic Surgery Consultation Guide with what to expect and what to ask, but no exact FAQ text is provided in the excerpt.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Birdeye/LocalityBiz: 3/5 stars (4 reviews)
Birdeye: 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews (Lester Yen, MD))
The Iowa Clinic website: 4.9/5 stars (235 ratings (Konstantinos Lekkas, MD))

Patients praise

Professionalism and expertise of specific surgeons
Positive experiences with nursing staff (notably Shari)
Successful surgical outcomes for many patients
Clear communication regarding expectations and procedures

Common complaints

Billing and insurance processing concerns
Reports of poor communication from staff and doctors
Dissatisfaction with surgical outcomes and corrective procedures
Perceived lack of empathy or professionalism

"Dr. Lekkas and Dr. Hamling are what I now refer to as, 'the dream team.' I can't imagine more experienced, talented and compassionate doctors (and staff) to work with during such a challenging time. Shari was THE BEST ever..."

— Plasticsurgerynearyou.com user review

"I would NOT recommend Dr. Robbins. I had a mini tummy tuck in Nov. of 2020 and was promised a low, hidden scar. I was cut from hip bone to hip bone and within 2 weeks my incision began to separate."

— RateMDs user review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Confidence Restored Through Compassionate Care | The Iowa Clinic — Aug 19, 2025
The Iowa Clinic Expands Specialty Care With New Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Services - Midwest Medical Edition — Jun 30, 2026
Pulmonology, Palliative Care, and Plastic Surgery Services Expand in Central Iowa - Midwest Medical Edition — Jan 19, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.