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Dr. Vaun Dejong, DO

Dr. Vaun Dejong, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Vaun Dejong, DO is an obstetrician gynecologist in Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1987. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

1212 Pleasant St Ste 405 Des Moines, IA 50309

Dr. Dejong is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • 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. Dejong's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dejong

3.6
20 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Dr. Dejong helped me deliver a successful VBAC when I was told by other Drs I had about a 20% chance of a vbac. Although I ended up delivering at 36 weeks, he was confident in his care and my labor progressed like a textbook with no NICU time. Healthy baby was all I wanted - but I’ll forever be thankful for him allowing me to attempt TOLAC when so many Drs seem unsupportive of VBACs.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Summer – Mar 01, 2021
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Dr. Dejong saved me from my ectopic pregnancy that literally almost took my life. By the time I got to the hospital, things were not looking good and he was very straightforward with my family, letting them know that he couldn’t make any promises about if I would come out of surgery. If he had hesitated with the diagnosis, I wouldn’t have made it. I will forever be grateful for Dr. Dejong and the entire Methodist staff who were on call that night.
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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Oct 24, 2018
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My first experience with Dr. Dejong was a very positive one. He was very knowledgeable and explained things very effectively. I actually had a condition that my previous provider failed to identify. She never interpreted, or just never documented the results of an ultrasound I'd had into an actual diagnosis. I was told that everything was normal, when in fact it was not. My physical exam and PAP were completely painless. He talks to his patients when they're dressed, I appreciated that.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Sarah in Des Moines, IA – Feb 21, 2017
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I had read some of the reviews and thought great, I hope he's not a jerk. Well he wasn't and I was very happy with my appointment. He was very friendly, gentle, funny and explained everything he was doing and why. The girls were friendly and very informative. Dr. Dejong made this visit a much better experience, yes I would recommend him.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Bobbie P. in Des Moines, IA – Dec 31, 2016
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My personal favorite out of all 3 Drs. I'm a high risk pregnancy and I feel confident putting the life of my children in his hands! At the end of my last pregnancy(2014) My husband and I requested to have him deliver our daughter and we are so thankful we did, he saved our daughters life! I saw a different OB in 2015 since we moved away, didn't receive proper care and miscarried. I'm currently due again in 1 week, we've been driving an hour for appts and he will be delivering our son as well!
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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Lisa in Boone, IA – Oct 29, 2016
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Asked me more questions about my husband's job than questions about my symptoms and pain. Apparently his son is college aged and had interest in my husband's field. Recommended a treatment therapy that would put me into menopause to determine whether or not I had endometriosis. I was 29 at the time, newlywed, and have plans to start a family this year. I'm so glad I went with my heart and never went back to see him. The nurse practitioner and staff are rude with no response or follow up.
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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Cameron in Ankeny, IA – Jul 01, 2016
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Dr. Vaun Dejong, DO is an obstetrician gynecologist in Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1987. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 1987
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Dr. Dejong is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation1212 Pleasant St Ste 405 Des Moines, IA 50309
    1

    Practice

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation1200 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309
    2

    Practice

    UnityPoint Clinic905 SW Oralabor Rd Ankeny, IA 50023
    3

    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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