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Dr. Scott Hamling, MD

Dr. Scott Hamling, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Scott Hamling, MD is a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown

1212 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309

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(515) 283-1541

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hamling specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Hamling's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hamling

3.8

24 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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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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Kathy A – Oct 21, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Suzanne a – Aug 28, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Liz C in Ankeny, IA – Jul 20, 2018
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Liz – Jul 19, 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
2 people found this helpful
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West Des Moines, IA – Dec 03, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Des Moines, iowa – Oct 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
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Daniel Albert Rhodes in Des Moines, IA – Jan 13, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Scott Hamling, MD is a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center|iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Ia

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

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

Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown

The Iowa Clinic - General Surgery1212 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309
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Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown

The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown1212 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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