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Dr. David Hatfield, MD

Dr. David Hatfield, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. David Hatfield, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

1660 60th St West Des Moines, IA 50266

Make an Appointment

(515) 343-1000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hatfield specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hatfield's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hatfield

3.6

51 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
2%
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3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
31%
31%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 30, 2023
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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
Helpful
Mar 08, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Muscatine, IA – Aug 17, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon Gottsch in Carroll, IA – Jul 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Guthrie Center, IA – May 27, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Gabriele in Des Moines, IA – Mar 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
West Des Moines, IA – Sep 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark in Des Moines – Mar 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Adam in Des Moines, IA – Feb 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide each patient with the highest quality of orthopaedic care possible. This involves every facet of the patient's experience at DMOS, from the moment a patient visits our facility to the moment they leave. They become a part of our DMOS family and our rich tradition of always exceeding patient expectations.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Orthopaedic Indianapolis

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • University Of Tennessee Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • University Of Tennessee Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995

  • Southern Illinois University

    Undergraduate School, 1991

  • Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville

    Undergraduate School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation1660 60th St West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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