Dr. John Piper | Des Moines, IA | Neurosurgeon

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Dr. Piper graduated from the University of Iowa in 1990. Dr. Piper works in Des Moines, IA and specializes in Neurosurgery. Dr. Piper is affiliated with Blank Children's Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.2

21 Ratings
36 years of experience
38 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
7 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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Dont waste your time or money with this cat if you smoke. Seems uncertain of himself also. He told me i need a spinal fusion and to come back when i quit smoking. No sympathy for your pain and troubles at all!!

August 14th, 2019

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3 major surgeries, caring doctor and staff. I wouldn’t be walking today without his skills.

May 21st, 2018

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I cannot speak highly enough about Dr Piper. I credit him for saving my life in 2010. his bedside manner is excellent and he has a way of calming his patients and is very good at explaining everything.

November 14th, 2016

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Dr Piper performed cervical spine surgery on me & the results have been beyond my wildest expectations. 6.5 hours or surgery with 2 hours in recovery. I walked out of the hospital after a day & a half with virtually no pain and was completely off all meds in 3 days. I cannot say enough good things about the quality of his work!

April 30th, 2016

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very kind very mannered a little quit, He was brilliant with my surgury would recommend any day. fantastic man.

November 9th, 2013

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best doctor

March 2nd, 2012

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Dr. Piper has done both my right and left wrists. My right was done 3 years ago. I had such a good outcome, of course I went back to have the other one done. He was patient, reviewed procedure very thoroughly, and asked if I had questions. He also worked to schedule my surgery to my convenience. I have recommended Dr. Piper to others for other types of surgery and they have been very happy with results.

May 23rd, 2011

Dr. John Piper

1215 Pleasant St Ste 608Des Moines, IA 50309

Tel: (515) 875-9560


Dr. John Piper	Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua	Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD	Dr. Jimmy C Brasfield, MD
Neurological Surgery	Addiction Medicine	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Neurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1.8 (10 Ratings)	3.7 (111 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	67 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Des Moines , IA	PEMBROKE PINES , FL	Pella , IA	Mobile , AL
Med School: University Of Iowa	Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine	Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Aneurysm
Back Injuries
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Cancer
Craniotomy
Glioblastoma
Head and Neck Disorder
Laminectomy
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical Procedures
Spinal Disorders
Stroke

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Medical School

University Of IowaGraduated in 1990

Dr. John Robert Mawk, MD
Neurological Surgery
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Dr. Scott Alan Meyer, MD
Neurological Surgery
40 Years Exp | Des Moines, IA
(35)
Jamie Kay Edwards
Nurse Practitioner
| West Des Moines, IA
(0)
Jeffrey Dale Hadwiger
Nurse Practitioner
| Des Moines, IA
(0)
Dr. Timothy Charles Ryken, MD
Neurological Surgery
38 Years Exp | Des Moines, IA
(11)
Dr. Ryan Lee Holdsworth, MD
Neurological Surgery
17 Years Exp | Clive, IA
(1)
Dr. Thomas A Carlstrom, MD
Neurological Surgery
54 Years Exp | Des Moines, IA
(3)
Dr. Marshall Clayton Greiman, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
41 Years Exp | Clive, IA
(6)
Dr. Phillip A Linquist, DO
Plastic Surgery
55 Years Exp | Des Moines, IA
(0)
Dr. Calvin Jay Hansen, MD
Neurology
38 Years Exp | Des Moines, IA
(10)

Where is Dr. John Piper's office located?: Dr. John Piper's office is located at 1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
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Which hospitals is Dr. John Piper affiliated with?: Dr. John Piper is affiliated with Blank Children's Hospital.

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