The Iowa Clinic
Orthopedic Surgery • West Des Moines, IA • Since 1994 • 3+ (Ankeny, West Des Moines, Waukee) locations
About
Orthopaedic care at The Iowa Clinic in West Des Moines: - The Iowa Clinic is a large, privately held multispecialty group based in West Des Moines, Iowa, with over 250 physicians and 40+ specialties, including orthopedics. - Orthopedic offerings: Orthopedic Hand Surgeon positions noted; broader orthopedics and spine/bone & joint care are part of the clinic’s specialties. - Locations: HQ and primary services in West Des Moines (5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266), with additional offices in the Des Moines area. - Clinician-focused practice: physician-owned, emphasis on high-quality care and patient service; opportunities for employment (e.g., Orthopedic Hand Surgeon roles) and team growth. - Contact: main clinic inquiries via the Iowa Clinic contact channels (e.g., info@iowaclinic.com, 515-875-9100 / 515-875-9000).
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
1410 Southwest Tradition Drive, 2nd Floor, Ankeny, IA 50023; 5950 University Avenue, 3rd Floor, West Des Moines, IA 50266; 1025 Southeast Tallgrass Lane, Waukee, IA 50263
Phone
Schedule Online Call 515.875.9908 to Schedule
customerservicecbo@iowaclinic.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
How do I schedule an appointment online?
Schedule Online.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- The Iowa Clinic (Dr. Kawsu Barry): 4.8/5.0 (393)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Christopher Kim): 5.0/5.0 (1)
- The Iowa Clinic (Dr. Javen Wunschel): 4.8/5.0 (236)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable medical staff
- Physicians described as sympathetic, thorough, and caring
- High patient satisfaction ratings for individual providers (e.g., Dr. Kawsu Barry, Dr. Christopher Kim)
- Positive outcomes and effective treatment planning
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Difficulties with administrative tasks, such as scheduling surgeries or getting callbacks
- Frustrations regarding billing transparency and cost estimation accuracy
- Occasional concerns regarding the thoroughness of medical examinations or communication during appointments
"Dr. Barry has given me hope! He spent a good deal of time reviewing my films with me and providing different treatment options... I would recommend him to anyone and will do so."
— Patient review of Dr. Kawsu Barry"If you have time to sit in the waiting room for an hour after your appointment start time, this is the place for you. Both times the wait has been ridiculous..."
— Patient review of The Iowa Clinic Orthopaedic Department - West Des MoinesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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