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Iowa Digestive Disease Center, West Des Moines

Iowa Digestive Disease Center

Gastroenterology • West Des Moines, IA • Since 1972 • 1-2 (Iowa Digestive Disease Center and Iowa Endoscopy Center) locations

About

Iowa Digestive Disease Center (IDDC) is a Clive, Iowa-based gastroenterology clinic offering on-site endoscopy and infusion services with a focus on digestive and liver conditions. Founded in 1972, it operates four offices in the Des Moines metro area, including Clive. The center specializes in colonoscopy and related GI care, supported by board-certified specialists and a patient-focused approach. patients.

Clinic Type

Gastroenterology

Address

Iowa Digestive Disease Center and Iowa Endoscopy Center (IDDC/IEDC)

Phone

515-288-6097

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Hepatology
  • Advanced Therapeutics
  • Diagnostic Endoscopy
  • Therapeutic Endoscopy
  • Infusion therapy

Team

  • Gastroenterologists, board-certified — medical specialty

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Awards & Accreditations

  • ASGE recognition for center of excellence
  • AAHC accreditation and certification

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Vitals and Healthgrades (for Dr. Justin Rice): 3.2 out of 5 stars (Approximately 7-19 reviews depending on the platform)
  • The Iowa Clinic (Dr. Chris Gibbs): 4.7 out of 5 stars (52 ratings)

Patients praise

  • Professional and knowledgeable staff reported by some patients
  • Successful and well-explained procedures reported by some patients

Common complaints

  • Poor administrative communication and responsiveness
  • Long wait times for appointments and scheduling errors
  • Reports of rude or dismissive bedside manner from some providers and staff
  • Concerns regarding high-volume focus over individualized patient care

"Had a colonoscopy 2 weeks ago. It's clear this outfit is only interested in high volume procedures and little patient care. ... The doctor's bedside manner was rude and aggressive."

— LocalityBiz review of The Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology Department

"Colonoscopy went very well! ... Everyone was very courteous and answered all of my questions. Now I don't need to repeat for 10 years. Dr. Justin Rice is highly recommended."

— Vitals review for Dr. Justin Rice

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

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