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Dr. Dennis Kessler, DPM

Dr. Dennis Kessler, DPM

Podiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Dennis Kessler, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Dallas County Hospital and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Iowa Orthopedics

450 Laurel St # A Des Moines, IA 50314

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(515) 247-8400

Dr. Kessler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kessler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kessler

4.1

47 ratings, 31 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jerry Gray – Jul 13, 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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Jen – Jun 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dr. Kessler - highly recommended! – Mar 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Randy Mark Dunning – Feb 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
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Jan 30, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Robin Inman – Dec 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
What could be improved
No results
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Pam C – Nov 14, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
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Aug 06, 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
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Juan – Jun 11, 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
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Pamela Meier – Apr 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Lucille Casey – Feb 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 05, 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
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Ron Rafferty – Feb 05, 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
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Jan 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
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Carrie – Oct 17, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Marjorie Slevin – Oct 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 15, 2019
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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
Helpful
Pat – Aug 01, 2019
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Dr. Dennis Kessler, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery in 1986. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Podiatry

  • Podiatric Surgery

  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

*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, 1986

  • English

  • Spanish

Dr. Kessler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Locations

    Iowa Orthopedics

    Iowa Ortho450 Laurel St # A Des Moines, IA 50314
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Dallas County Hospital

      610 10th St
      Perry, IA 50220

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

      93%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      11% higher than the national average

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

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • 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
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality