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Dr. Rudolph La Fontant, DPM

Dr. Rudolph La Fontant, DPM

Podiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rudolph La Fontant, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery in 1992. He is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

3613 Beaver Ave Des Moines, IA 50310

Make an Appointment

(515) 223-5219

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. La Fontant's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. La Fontant

3.6
8 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
63%
63%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
13%
13%
1 star
25%
25%

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Unprofessional office run by nasty people. The 1st time we scheduled a visit, the front desk person called us 2 hours before the visit, (we were at a different Dt's exam room), and demanded that we come 2 hours earlier, because the doctor was "under the weather" and wanted "to go home early". We declined, because we could not make it and also because we did not want to see a doctor, who was ill. The employee did not hide her displeasure. When we came for a rescheduled visit (received multiple phone and text reminders), and started filling out the forms, we were told: "We won't see you, because we do not accept Iowa Total care. They do not pay!" During both scheduling events, this office had confirmed that they did accept that insurance. A follow-up call to IA Total Care confirmed that LaFontant was indeed contracting with them, when he turned us away at the door after we made a 70-mile RT to see him. What a way to get back at a patient ! Do not recommend this place.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2020
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Outstanding service and doctor - I have been with Dr. La Fontant for over 10 years and I consider it a blessing that he is my foot doctor. I would and have continued to recommend him to others
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
6 others found this helpful
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Janice E.W. in Des Moines, IA – Jan 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rudolph La Fontant, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery in 1992. He is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Podiatry

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

  • Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1992

  • English

  • French

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Foot and Ankle Institute of Iowa3613 Beaver Ave Des Moines, IA 50310
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Directions

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

    View all patient feedback
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