


Dr. James Karol, MD
Dr. James Karol, MD is a urologist in West Des Moines, IA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Eden Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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5950 University Ave Ste 341 West Des Moines, IA 50266Make an Appointment
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Dr. James Karol, MD is a urologist in West Des Moines, IA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Eden Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.Urology
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Indiana University / Bloomington
Medical School, 1973
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 27
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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