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Dr. Marc Molis, MD

Dr. Marc Molis, MD

Sports Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Marc Molis, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Urbandale, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Centerville Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

2901 86th St Urbandale, IA 50322
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Molis specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Molis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Molis

2.2
36 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Waste of my time and the suffering continued
I barely made it into the patient room. I almost passed out from pain. I could not apply any pressure on my left leg or sit or transition from one position to another. Yet I was able to wave my legs around on a bed and pass the “range of motion” tests. I explained to him I’m very limber and my range of motion is exceptional and that’s likely why it’s not touching on my pain. He told me it was my piriformas and physical therapy would help. He set me up for a 6 week follow up, which I’m not sure why I’d go back when he did nothing to help me or attempt to make a better diagnosis. Thankfully I pressed on with another doctor, got the MRI I so badly needed and found out I had 2 disc extrusions and a lesion in my right kidney among other issues. Advocate for yourself, this Dr was just trying to get to his next victim.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Mar 16, 2024
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Avoid if u have medical PTSD. Avoid if u dont.
If u have Medical PTSD stay far away from this doctor. He talks over you. Makes assumptions, and when you try to correct him, he just talks over you. He won't even listen to you. He has his mind set before he even sees you.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Sep 22, 2023
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I took my daughter in for concerns with a cough, fever, vomiting, asthma, and he dismissed it as a cold. She needed to see a doctor three days later who diagnosed an ear infection and also gave her steroids for a cough that was keeping her all night and causing vomiting. Dr Molis excluded info in his summary that I provided and also stated concerns that I did not bring up and were not happening.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 04, 2022
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I suffered a few fractures in my sternum and was sent to Dr. Molis. I could not have found a better doctor if I tried. He is very friendly, can easily explain things in non-medical jargon, and you can tell he cares about his patients. He is very down to watch and wants nothing but the best care for his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Wes – Nov 17, 2021
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I was referred to Dr. Molis after an arm injury. He explained my injury and treatment options, in clear and concise terms. On a return visit, he knew immediately who I was and together, we discussed further treatment. He also diagnosed a potentially, life altering illness, which was previously unknown. I will recommend him to all my family, friends, co-workers and strangers on the street.
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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Denise Simpson – Dec 10, 2020
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I’ve seen many doctors over the past 10 years for symptoms that have only gotten worse. None of them knew what was going, just looked at me and shrugged when the tests came back negative. I've been told a lot that I'm just going to have to deal with having no answers. I was recommended to Dr. Molis and thought it was worth a shot. So many doctors have taken one look at my file and didn’t even try but Dr. Molis sat down and actually explained everything that I have been going through for so long and told me that I wasn't crazy and that what I was feeling wasn't normal and he was there to help. It was such a relief to finally have a doctor that actively listened and worked toward a solution that countless doctors and specialists couldn't figure out. Diagnosed me with a rare connective tissue disorder that is inheritable and have since been working toward managing it and now I can work toward living a normal life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Nov 10, 2020
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Rude for no reason. Dr Molis or someone on staff will probably end up hurting someone seriously because of their lack of communication. Sad that it will take a lawsuit for them get their act together.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 10, 2019
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I don't usually write reviews on doctors, even the not-so-great ones, but this doctor is the only one I've had blatantly fabricate a medical summary and recommend I be terminated as a patient from another doctor's practice. He was fine in person, but in his written summary, he claimed I said awful things about my PCP that I never said, and he completely made up stories about about how he had to break up a "scene" in the urgent care. I'm not an aggressive person. I don't know why he did this...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 07, 2019
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Went in with Sinus infection - his exam consistsed of looking in my nose, mouth and nose. Stated I had an ear infection, no sinus infection but sinuses were swollen. I am in serious pain in my sinuses have colored discharge and swollen glans which had he checked would of known. He wanted a CT scan , scan set up for 6 days from current. He would not give me antibiotics or pain medicine, he stated I didn't have a sinus infection and antibiotics wouldn't start working until 6 days any way.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Urbandale, IA – Feb 24, 2017
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Dr. Molis was dismissive and his reasoning was not consistent with past (successful) treatment I have received for similar issues. He has *his* way of treating, and your experience with your own body is not acknowledged let alone validated. Another male MD who knows best.
What went well
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 24, 2016
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He treated our daughter's concussion and was very good at explaining to her why the many restrictions were necessary to let her brain heal and reduce the risk of problems. He has a sense of humor and seems to enjoy interacting with teenagers. I think he was as happy as she was when her symptoms cleared and she could resume sports, screens, etc.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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DesMoines Mom in Des Moines, IA – Oct 05, 2016
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Dr. Molis thinks he is much smarter than any patient who walks in his exam room. As such he spends absolutely NO TIME ACTUALLY LISTENING (or reviewing your chart from past visits?). Waisted my time putting me on a steroid when what I needed was an antibiotic for a 2 week old sinus infection. Refused to listen to patient (had these for 40 years... know what works). I guess he is an effective at generating revenue for the office... Had to go back in 3 days... see my PCP and get an antibiotic.
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
4 others found this helpful
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ADK in Urbandale, IA – Apr 13, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I try to get every patient I see back to the lifestlye/sports they enjoy as quickly and safely as possible.
  • Sports Medicine

  • Family Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • Hinsdale Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • Children's Memorial Nw

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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  • Top Doctor Award DSM Magazine, 2008

Locations

Practice

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation2901 86th St Urbandale, IA 50322
1

Practice

UnityPoint Clinic6520 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA 50320
2

Practice

Unitypoint Clinic Urgent Care-Urbandale5200 100th St Urbandale, IA 50322
3
Unitypoint Clinic Urgent Care-Ingersoll2103 Ingersoll Ave Ste 2 Des Moines, IA 50312
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercyone Centerville Medical Center

    1 Saint Joseph Dr
    Centerville, IA 52544

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

    90%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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