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Dr. Matthew Brown, MD

Dr. Matthew Brown, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Brown, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Brown has extensive experience in Environmental Allergies. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adair County Memorial Hospital and Broadlawns Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

3901 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA 50312
Telehealth available
(515) 274-3107

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Brown specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Brown's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brown

3.2

33 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
52%
52%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
42%
42%

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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
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Misty – Oct 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Seth – May 13, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Feb 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Vogelsang – Jul 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 17, 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
Helpful
Des Moines, IA – Mar 27, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Lori Schuster in Urbandale – Jan 06, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Grandquist in Des Moines, Iowa – Sep 23, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Dawn Peters in Des Moines, Iowa – Aug 07, 2017
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Also accepts the following insurances: Midlands Choice Principal Private Health Care Systems

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Allergy & Immunology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Iowa Hosps And Clinics

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Iowa Head & Neck PC3901 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA 50312
1
MD West One PC1 Jack Foster Dr Shenandoah, IA 51601
2

Practice

Broadlawns Medical Center1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA 50314
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd
    Des Moines, IA 50314

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Adair County Memorial Hospital

    609 SE Kent St
    Greenfield, IA 50849

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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Shenandoah Medical Center

    300 Pershing Ave
    Shenandoah, IA 51601

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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