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Dr. Jamie Patel, DO

Dr. Jamie Patel, DO

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Jamie Patel, DO is a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 411 Des Moines, IA 50316

Make an Appointment

(515) 265-1300

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Patel specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Patel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel

4.0
15 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
7%
7%
1 star
20%
20%

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Was told that I would have two incisions for a breast tumor. One to harvest limp nodes and one in the area of the tumor. Came out of surgery with one incision. Limp nodes checked out OK! Biopsy showed no cancer cells. Had to have a second surgery to get the tumor. Second surgery was preformed by another surgeon. This was very traumatic. My tumor was in the lower part of my breast, and no way he could have gotten to it from high incision where limp nodes are.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Marilyn Bell – May 02, 2023
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Straight and to the point
He asked what was happening, how long, just got right to the point. Didn’t beat around the bush! Would definitely go to again in the future
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Feb 26, 2022
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Was very nice but very dismissive of my concerns before surgery. He didn’t seem to care about how I was feeling or progressing after surgery. Had a complication after surgery with infection and healing and the way he handled it was unprofessional. I strongly believe he is the reason that I’ve had so many issues after surgery and have found another doctor.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Des Moines, IA – May 15, 2018
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Me and my husband both had to have hernia repairs. Dr Patel's mesh placement for my husband did not stay and he had to have a second surgery in2 weeks (He went to a different doctor). My repair has always been uncomfortable and now I need a 2nd repair after 3 years. He is very friendly but didnt do a very good job with either of us.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Des Moines, IA – Jul 15, 2017
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Dr. Jamie Patel, DO is a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Unity Point Clinic Surgery1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 411 Des Moines, IA 50316
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Practice

Des Moines VA Medical Center3600 30th St Des Moines, IA 50310
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital

    700 E University Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50316
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards
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