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Dr. Andrew Nowell, MD

Dr. Andrew Nowell, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Andrew Nowell, MD is a general surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids and UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

202 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Make an Appointment

(319) 362-5118

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nowell is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center Anamosa, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nowell specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Nowell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nowell

3.0
11 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
36%
36%
4 star
18%
18%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
45%
45%

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BEWARE! Nowell's 1st operation on me for a bowel perforation FAILED (leaked). Due to that, I lost the majority of my large intestine because it became necrotic. I called him after my surgery & said I was sick and in dire straits! He said my staples were "angry" & to keep my scheduled appt for days later. Due to that lack of care my poop kept spilling into my abdomen & my large intestine became necrotic. I'm left with an ileostomy-my small intestine sticks out of my stomach like a snake, excretes the foulest smelling, greasy, wet, slimy poop that collects in a bag stuck to my stomach I have to dump 10's of times/day; a 9" L x 4 1/2" W abdominal wound that he left open to heal (1yr, 7mos later it's still not fully healed.) Insult to injury-Nowell denies I even called him when I was in trouble. Now: depression, poop in a bag, open wound, chronic dehydration, muscle spasms, kidney issues due to chronic dehydration, prior medical issues stifled, lost job & will be selling my home to survive
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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KWasInjured – Oct 10, 2019
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I was admitted to St. Lukes ER with a large hiatal hernia in severe pain with Dr. Nowell on call. The ER doctor said I would have surgery by 6 am, since my stomach was twisted. Dr. Nowell did not see me until 9 am and did not do surgery until 2 days later, saying I was not in enough pain. 3 weeks later my stomach was back through the diaphragm. His surgery failed, and tests showed he killed my vegas nerve. I had to repeat surgery at Mayo Clinic. I now have gastroparesis, a dead stomach.
What went well
No results
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Cedar Rapids, IA – Jul 06, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Andrew Nowell, MD is a general surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC202 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
1

Practice

Unitypoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center1795 Highway 64 E Anamosa, IA 52205
2

Practice

St Luke's Methodist Hospital1026 A Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UnityPoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center

    1795 Highway 64 E
    Anamosa, IA 52205
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids

    1026 A Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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