Dr. Leyla Best, MD
Dr. Leyla Best, MD is an infectious disease internist in Des Moines, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PERUVIAN UNIVERSITY CAYETANO HEREDIA / ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF MEDICINE in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Guthrie County Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
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1221 Pleasant St Ste 300 Des Moines, IA 50309Make an Appointment
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Dr. Leyla Best, MD is an infectious disease internist in Des Moines, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PERUVIAN UNIVERSITY CAYETANO HEREDIA / ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF MEDICINE in 2001. She is affiliated...read moreInfectious Disease Medicine
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Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia / Academic Program Of Medicine
Medical School, 2001
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92%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well10% higher than the national average
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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 awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
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.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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