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Dr. Kurt Smith, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Kurt Smith, DO is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University in 1992. He is affiliated with Greene County Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4 Star Rating (27 reviews)
Practice
450 Laurel St Ste A Des Moines, IA 50314Make an Appointment
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- Friendly Staff
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Smith's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith
4.0
27 ratings, 15 with a written review
| 5 star | 70% | 70% |
| 4 star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 22% | 22% |
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I seen Dr. K. Smith this week, he ask a lot of questions, listen to all had to say . Dr. Smith is very nice and concerned with your problems.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sharon Downey – Sep 19, 2024
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He is very intuitive and listens and is caring
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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Angie – Jul 27, 2023
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Excellent Doctor
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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Beverly Jarshaw – Jan 31, 2022
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He is the WORST doctor I have ever gone to. No personality whats so ever. Doesn't ask questions or listen to what you have to say. No bedside manner. Do not go to him if you want to get better or to find out what is going on with your health.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Christie – Aug 12, 2021
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Dr. Smith is very professional and caring. He made my visit a positive experience. Having s diagnosis is an important step in treatment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2019
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Dr. Smith has been great to deal with. He listens, asks lots of questions, and is very thorough. After a nightmare of a work comp claim dr. Smith got me the treatment i should have had from the other doctors i saw before. He’s been a great help! He’s an easy man to deal with and makes you feel comfortable and is easy to talk to. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good doctor that knows what he’s doing!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2019
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Dr Smith answered all of my questions, and explained everything to me in a manner I could understand. Dr Smith and his staff are caring people, and I would recommend their office to anyone that needs better bone health.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2019
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I loved him :) He was very sweet and gentle and explained what he was doing during the testing, and whether there would be any pain while doing it. He also spent the time talking to me and getting to know more about my case, that to me is huge, because some Doctors just do the job and say nothing, then kick you out the door.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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Very thorough and professional. He explained everything that was going to happen during the EMG test. I would recommend him to my family and friends
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2019
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Dr Smith has done an excellent job controlling/managing flare ups for my chronic pain condition. If it it something out of his speciality he is well connected with other good doctors that can help. I would highly recommend Dr Smith.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2019
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Very caring and professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2019
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I feel so lucky to have Dr. Smith for a Doctor! He understands my disease better than anyone has and without him, I wouldn't be walking or moving around at all. He takes the time to listen to me! He has NEVER made me wait for an appointment, I love that! He is there for me whenever I need him and always does whatever he can to help me. He has always been very kind and respectful to me and my family. I have been blessed to have him as my doctor. I'll never leave.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Angie Rice in Adel, Iowa – Jun 29, 2017
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One day he is your best friend. The next time he might be your enemy.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Cambridge, IA – Mar 02, 2017
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HORRIBLE HORRIBLE person--- he is the rudest, coldest man i have had the displeasure of meeting EVER!! ... Smith, I don't know how you sleep at night My son has proven herniated discs by MRI. He treated my son so cruelly and so off handedly with NO CARE for his well being WHAT SO EVER!! My son has only gotten worse because he hasn't gotten the care he desperately needs. Iowa Ortho should be ashamed to have him in their facility. I can't say enough bad about this man....
What went well
- Wait times
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
6 others found this helpful
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upset mom in Des Moines, IA – Dec 09, 2016
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Nice,Friendly, did alot for me dispite all this felt uneasy with him don't want to go back, but does seem like a good doctor, just not for me.
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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Johnny Mann in West Des Moines, IA – Jul 17, 2016
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Smith to family and friends is 4.037037 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Comprehensive approach to patients to optimize their functional statusPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pain Medicine
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Rehabilitation
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University Mn
Residency Hospital, 1996Muskegon General Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1993Des Moines University
Medical School, 1992Wartburg College
Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Iowa Orthopaedic Center P.C.5300 NW 86th St Ste 500 Johnston, IA 50131
Office500 Jefferson St Ste A Pella, IA 50219
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100%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home12% higher than the national average
94%Patients said they always received help quickly from hospital staff23% higher than the national average
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