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Dr. Mark Smolik, MD

Dr. Mark Smolik, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Smolik, MD is a general surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1755 59th Pl West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Dr. Smolik's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smolik

4.4
24 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
79%
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4 star
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3 star
8%
8%
2 star
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1 star
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Dr Smolik wonderful surgeon
He removed my gallbladder over 20 years ago no pain went to work the next day! I wish I still lived in Iowa I need him to fix my Hiatal herniaAmazing doctor!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Karen Byrd-Ellis – Aug 21, 2023
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Needs Improvement
He has a very terse bedside manner and rushes to leave the appointment ASAP. He has little compassion and seemed hostile at times.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 19, 2022
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Dr Smolik is professional and caring-would highly recommend him for weight loss surgery! A well run program and Center of Excellence in the State!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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Dr Smolok goes above and beyond for his patients. Hes a doctor that cares!
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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Rachel in Perry, IA – Nov 23, 2018
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Direct & to the point. I have never felt so much trust in a medical professional as Dr. Smolik. I highly recommend him for bariatric surgery.
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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Ottumwa, Iowa – Apr 26, 2018
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Very good surgeon, and seems to care about his patients
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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Feb 16, 2018
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Dr. Mark Smolik, MD is a general surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Bariatric Surgery

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  • Vet Affairs Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of South Dakota Sanford School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center1755 59th Pl West Des Moines, IA 50266
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