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Dr. Michael Gainer, MD

Dr. Michael Gainer, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Gainer, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gainer has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Monroe County Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

450 Laurel St Ste A Des Moines, IA 50314

Make an Appointment

(515) 247-8400

Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Gainer specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • 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. Gainer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gainer

3.7

37 ratings, 21 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dec 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dec 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Nov 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Richard Kirsner – Oct 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Oct 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Daughter of an elderly patient – Feb 29, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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angry wife – Jun 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Edgar – Mar 15, 2023
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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T Ann – Apr 13, 2021
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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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Nov 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 30, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 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
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Tony Kapsch in san francisco, ca – Jun 30, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Tammie Palazzo in Pleasant Hill – Jun 21, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Des Moines, IA – Mar 22, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Gainer, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gainer has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Southern Illinois University School...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Unavail450 Laurel St Ste A Des Moines, IA 50314
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Practice

Iowa Orthopaedic Center P.C.5300 NW 86th St Ste 500 Johnston, IA 50131
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Iowa Ortho710 E 1st St Ankeny, IA 50021
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Iowa Ortho500 Jefferson St Pella, IA 50219
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Monroe County Hospital

    6580 165th St
    Albia, IA 52531

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

    95%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    92%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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