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Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD

Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD is a general surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kuestner has extensive experience in Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection, Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy, and Peripheral Vascular Disease. She graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1987. She is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

5880 University Ave West Des Moines, IA 50266
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(515) 633-3600

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kuestner is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kuestner specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Vascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Kuestner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kuestner

2.8

9 ratings, 3 with a written review
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jul 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jul 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 03, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Laurie Kuestner, a vascular surgeon and marathon runner, specializes in the care and treatment of the body's circulatory system. Dr. Kuestner holds an undergraduate degree from the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne and a medical...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C

    Residency Hospital

  • University Ca Sf School Of Med

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Vascular Surgery
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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

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