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Dr. Joseph Sherrill, MD

Dr. Joseph Sherrill, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Joseph Sherrill, MD is a neurosurgeon in Des Moines, IA. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown

1215 Pleasant St Ste 608 Des Moines, IA 50309

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(515) 241-5760

Dr. Sherrill is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sherrill specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Sherrill's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sherrill

4.1

18 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
72%
72%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
22%
22%

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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 21, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lois Taber – Dec 15, 2022
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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
Mary A Benton – Sep 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Chase – Mar 28, 2022
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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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V Marsh – May 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Nov 04, 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
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Rebecca Heckman in Montour, IA – Nov 28, 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
Helpful
Norwalk, IA – Oct 12, 2016
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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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 20, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Joseph Sherrill, MD, FACS has over 20 years of experience in trauma and complex spinal injuries. The most rewarding part of his job is witnessing a patient who recovers function after a life-threatening spine or brain injury. Growing up in the...read more

biography

Joseph Sherrill, MD, FACS has over 20 years of experience in trauma and complex spinal injuries.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Drury College

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Sherrill is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown

    Neurological & Spinal Surgery Downtown1215 Pleasant St Ste 608 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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