

Dr. Kenneth Adams, DO
Dr. Kenneth Adams, DO is a gastroenterologist in Fort Dodge, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Adams has extensive experience in Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center and Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond. He is accepting new patients.
Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Fort Dodge
2700 1st Ave S Fort Dodge, IA 50501Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Adams is affiliated with Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond Belmond, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Adams specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
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Dr. Adams' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Adams
5 star | 38% | 38% |
4 star | 0% | 0% |
3 star | 0% | 0% |
2 star | 25% | 25% |
1 star | 38% | 38% |
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- 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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How was your experience with Dr. Adams?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Adams to family and friends is 2.75 out of 5
About Me
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Kenneth Adams, DO, is a gastroenterologist at Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics. He has over 40 years of experience with special interests in treating Crohn&rsquos disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis,...read morebiography
Kenneth Adams, DO, is a gastroenterologist at Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics. He has over 40 years of experience with special interests in treating Crohn&rsquos disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis,...read moreGastroenterology
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University Of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth
Medical School, 1983
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Locations
Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Fort Dodge
Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Belmond
Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Clarion
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night22% higher than the national average
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean13% higher than the national average
87%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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