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Dr. David Chew, MB BS

Dr. David Chew, MB BS

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Chew, MB BS is a general surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chew has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy, Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection, and Peripheral Vascular Disease. He graduated from Nat University of Singapore in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Knoxville Hospital & Clinics and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

5880 University Ave West Des Moines, IA 50266

Make an Appointment

(515) 633-3600

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Chew is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Chew's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chew

3.9

8 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
13%
13%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
25%
25%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Margaret Petersen – Aug 25, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Jun 18, 2019
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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
Helpful
Jun 04, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Chew holds a medical degree from the National University of Singapore. He completed his initial surgical training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, U.K.; a general surgery residency at Columbia University/St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • Brigham And Womens Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001

  • St Lukes Roosevelt Hosp/columbia University

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • Nat University Of Singapore

    Medical School, 1989
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St
    Pella, IA 50219

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    5% higher than the national average

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  • Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

    1002 S Lincoln St
    Knoxville, IA 50138

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr
    Columbia, SC 29203
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower 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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