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Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD

Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in West Des Moines, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

6600 Westown Pkwy Ste 220 West Des Moines, IA 50266
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(515) 241-2250

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Cahalan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cahalan

4.4

11 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
9%
9%

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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
Sam Allan Campbell – Aug 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Mary – May 29, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
GG – Dec 30, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gail Scoyok in Waukee, IA – Nov 04, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
West Des Moines, IA – May 12, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in a coordinated team approach to success with weight loss surgery. We have the best support around. Hands down! Most patients do very well after their weight loss surgery. However, some struggle. Many programs abandon their...read more

biography

Hi, I am Steve Cahalan. I grew up in Des Moines, graduating from Hoover in 1977. I did undergrad and med school at the University of Iowa. My residency was at Iowa Methodist. I did a two month advanced Laparoscopic training program in Kansas City...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • Bariatric Medicine

  • General Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

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  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • Ia Meth Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984

  • University Of Iowa

    Undergraduate School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

Unitypoint Clinic Weight Loss-West Des Moines6600 Westown Pkwy Ste 220 West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Practice

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation1200 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery

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    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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