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Dr. Joseph Galvin, DO

Dr. Joseph Galvin, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Galvin, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Iowa City, IA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with Iowa Health Care. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242

Make an Appointment

(319) 356-2223

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Galvin specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Galvin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galvin

4.9

14 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Duane T. DeBruler, CW4, USA Retired – Mar 17, 2023
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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
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Michael – Sep 07, 2022
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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
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Motyka – Aug 04, 2022
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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
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Carle Needham – Jan 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph Bauer – Sep 18, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Kevin Dore – Apr 15, 2021
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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
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Tammie – Mar 10, 2021
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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
Helpful
lew hammond – Mar 10, 2021
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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
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Datu – Feb 19, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Henry Isaacs – Dec 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mark Schwery – Mar 26, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon – Mar 10, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marilyn Wendler in University Place, WA – Jan 25, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Den – Jan 22, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Galvin is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2003. He completed medical school at A.T Still University-Kirksville...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

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  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2011
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Iowa Health Care

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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