Dr. Justin Rice | West Des Moines, IA | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Justin Rice specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and related conditions. They earned their medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and bring 25 years of clinical experience to their practice. Dr. Rice is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing them to serve diverse patient populations in their native languages.

Dr. Rice practices at UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center in West Des Moines, Iowa. They treat patients with colon polyps, hiatal hernia, and GERD. Their procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy procedures. Patients have given Dr. Rice an average rating of 3.2 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.2

13 Ratings
25 years of experience
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese
University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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I saw Dr Rice yesterday and he was very informative about what I should expect from my procedure and extremely friendly.

March 19th, 2022

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Just the worst. Unkind, uncaring, rude, did not review my medical record, recommended a gall bladder study even though I have no gall bladder, falsified my medical record,

March 27th, 2021

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I saw Dr Rice today I thought he was nice, never saw him before, he did and endoscopy. I did not leave there leave there with a bad impression.

January 15th, 2019

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Iowa Clinic puts you on a doctor's schedule for a procedure even if you haven't ever seen that doctor. Dr. Rice was very rushed and acted like he did not want to do my procedure. I asked if someone else was available and he just left the room. He did my procedure but I was so traumatized by his rudeness that I will never return to the Iowa Clinic. If you are scheduled for a procedure by gastroenterology, ask who will perform it when you make the appointment and if Dr. Rice is scheduled to do it, ask for someone else before you show up at endoscopy.

October 17th, 2018

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Unprofessional. Thought I was making up my symptoms. Performed no physical exam before doing an endoscopy. After endoscopy he recommended I have tests done that I had performed days earlier including having my gallbladder tested. I had my gallbladder removed 20 years ago. Clearly did not listen to anything I said before the procedure which I found scary. He was so intimidating before the procedure that I said I didn’t want him to perform it. After talking to me he left the room saying ‘Hurry up and decide. I have other patients to see.’ Regretted my decision to have him do my procedure.

September 29th, 2018

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No bedside manner - probably good that he only does procedures when patients are asleep. In brief pre-procedure encounter he completely dismissed my previous diagnoses. Said he would do my endoscopy but didn't expect to find anything. Have never felt more humiliated prior to a medical procedure in my life.

September 20th, 2018

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Colonoscopy went very well! I used Movi Prep and it was not too bad. I just had to drink 8 oz of prep every 15-20 min. followed by 16 oz of water and repeat the next morning. Much better than drinking a gallon of the other stuff. Everyone was very courteous and answered all of my questions. Now I don't need to repeat for 10 years. Dr. Justin Rice is highly recommended.

April 2nd, 2013

Dr. Justin Rice

5950 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266

Tel: (515) 875-9115


Dr. Justin Rice	Ashley Anderson, APRN	Dr. Marc Lee Miller, DO	Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Surgery	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.2 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (6 Ratings)	3.7 (6 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience		30 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
West Des Moines , IA	SACRAMENTO , CA	Manning , IA	Des Moines , IA
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine	Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Government Medical College Srinagar
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Endoscopic Ultrasound (Fetoscopy)
Gastroenterologist
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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(1)
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(12)
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(0)
Dr. Archana Verma, MD
Gastroenterology
30 Years Exp | Clive, IA
(11)
Dr. Rajalakshmi Vishwanathan Iyer, MD
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(8)
Dr. Fedja Alexander Rochling, MD
Gastroenterology
37 Years Exp | Des Moines, IA
(6)

Which hospitals is Dr. Justin Rice affiliated with?: Dr. Justin Rice is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Does Dr. Justin Rice accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Justin Rice accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Justin Rice's office located?: Dr. Justin Rice's office is located at 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.
Does Dr. Justin Rice accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Justin Rice has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Justin Rice speak?: Dr. Justin Rice speaks Spanish and Chinese.

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