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Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD

Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a general surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from YOGA COLLEGE OF INDIA in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

1000 73rd St Ste 17 West Des Moines, IA 50265

Make an Appointment

(515) 223-2383

Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • 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. Prasad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prasad

3.9

11 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
27%
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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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David A Barry – Oct 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ivan Zeravica – Nov 15, 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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Jerry Murphy – Apr 15, 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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Mary Wilson – Apr 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Russell Parkhurst-Tilley – Nov 17, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Jessica in Urbandale, IA – Mar 31, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a general surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from YOGA COLLEGE OF INDIA in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Yoga College Of India

    Medical School, 2005
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Locations

Practice

Unavail1000 73rd St Ste 17 West Des Moines, IA 50265
1
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center1111 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
2
Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center1755 59th Pl West Des Moines, IA 50266
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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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  • 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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