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Dr. Melissa Thompson, MD

Dr. Melissa Thompson, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Thompson, MD is a family medicine physician in West Des Moines, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adair County Memorial Hospital and Decatur County Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

5950 University Ave Ste 220 West Des Moines, IA 50266
Telehealth available

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Dr. Thompson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thompson

3.5

23 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Deborah loney – Aug 08, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Aug 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Des Moines – Jan 17, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Bondurant – Jun 09, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Erin in West Des Moines, IA – May 17, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Melissa Thompson, MD has been practicing at The Iowa Clinic since 2012. In the 13 years prior to joining The Iowa Clinic, Dr. Thompson practiced medicine in small town Iowa. She was looking for an opportunity that gave her more time to be a mom...read more

biography

Melissa Thompson, MD has been practicing at The Iowa Clinic since 2012.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Quad Cities Genesis Family Practice Residency

    Residency Hospital
  • Creighton University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office5950 University Ave Ste 220 West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Office7147 Vista Dr West Des Moines, IA 50266
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Decatur County Hospital

    1405 NW Church St
    Leon, IA 50144

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

    88%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    11% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

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  • Greater Regional Medical Center

    1700 W Townline St
    Creston, IA 50801
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Adair County Memorial Hospital

    609 SE Kent St
    Greenfield, IA 50849

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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% higher than the national average

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