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Dr. Kenneth Andersen, MD

Dr. Kenneth Andersen, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Andersen, MD is a family medicine physician in Urbandale, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

6200 Aurora Ave Ste 100W Urbandale, IA 50322
Telehealth available

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Dr. Andersen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Andersen

3.9
15 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
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1 star
27%
27%

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The Best Dr.!
I have been a patient of Dr. Andersen's 20 years and I can say with confidence that he is a Dr.s Dr.! He has put up with me for along time! He always treats me with dignity and respect and in my opinion is the best Dr. Des Moines has to offer!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2023
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Ken has been my Doctor since 1998. I've never had a problem. He is always willing to answer all my questions. I'm 79 years old with several comorbities, and Ken has kept me me going comfortably, referring me to specialists to take care of them. Our son, who is Down Syndrome, has been going to him since 1998 also. Ken is very knowledgeable and understanding.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Don – Oct 08, 2021
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Dr. Andersen is a rarity. He's on top of everything. He's smart; he's professional. On top of all this, he is friendly and tries to fully understand your problem(s). And he will return any phone calls you make.
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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Jim in Des Moines, IA – Nov 16, 2019
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Had blood work showing I had low T, all I needed was a referral. After 15 minutes of him googling what the different tests were he denied my referral and told me that "low T doesn't mean anything! I know people that have zero T, they have prostate cancer and their just fine!" WOW...talk about incompetent. What a joke and a waste of my time. VERY rude and condescending ??
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Appalled in Urbandale, IA – Aug 25, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Kenneth Andersen, M.D., is part of the Mercy health care family including four hospitals and more than 50 clinics. 
  • Family Medicine

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  • Iowa Luth Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Iowa Lutheran Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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  • English

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Locations

Practice

Mercyone Urbandale Family Medicine Clinic6200 Aurora Ave Ste 100W Urbandale, IA 50322
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Practice

Mercyone Johnston Family Medicine5615 NW 86th St Johnston, IA 50131
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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