Dr. Scott M. Shumway, MD | Des Moines, IA | Plastic Surgery

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Dr. Shumway graduated from the Emory University School of Medicine in 1988. He works in Des Moines, IA and 5 other locations and specializes in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. Dr. Shumway is affiliated with Mercyone Centerville Medical Center.

accepting new patients
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13 Ratings
38 years of experience
45 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese
University Of Chicago Medicine
12 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
8 office locations
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Dr. Shumway gave me answers to my elbow problem while other surgeons were way off and I was getting the wrong treatment. He was very professional and I trust his expertise.

October 16th, 2024

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Dr. Shumway is a true expert, very efficient and knowledgeable. He knew exactly how to help my hand injury, very accurate in his diagnosis, and feel 100% again. Thank you!

August 7th, 2024

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I would refer anyone to dr.shumway he took a cyst out of my Left forearm and only took about 10 minutes and I was nice and comfortable

August 8th, 2023

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Dr. Shumway is a great doctor who listens to you and your needs. He tries to explain every single point of his proposed medical plan. He adjusts your expectations to reality and what is needed and what can be done medically.

March 6th, 2023

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Excellent and thorough consultation to allow me to make the best choice for my care.

June 16th, 2022

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Received emergency hand surgery from Dr. Shumway. I have had excellent results from this surgery. And his entire staff was wonderful and made everything so much easier to experience.

April 15th, 2022

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I greatly appreciated his explanation on the condition of my finger. He helped me feel that I would be able to heal completely.

July 17th, 2020

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Dr Shumway is a excellent surgeon.

December 11th, 2019

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Surgery went very smooth with little to no pain. Was in and out in about 45 minutes.

October 25th, 2019

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Dr. Shumway was very polite and handled my injury with the upmost care. He was very easy going and answered all my concerns. He is a excellent physician.

July 20th, 2019

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450 Laurel St Ste ADes Moines, IA 50314

Tel: (515) 247-8400

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1601 NW 114TH ST STE 353CLIVE, IA 50325

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1121 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 180WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

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Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Tel: (515) 247-3121

Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309

Tel: (515) 241-6212

Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital

1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266

Tel: (515) 343-1000

Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316

Tel: (515) 263-5612

Iowa Orthopaedic Center Pc

5300 NW 86TH ST STE 500JOHNSTON, IA 50131

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Dr. Scott Matthew Shumway, MD	Dr. Ronald Steven Bergman, DO	Dr. Lee Abramsohn, DO	Dr. Lester James Yen, MD
Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Surgery	Plastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (13 Ratings)	3.9 (44 Ratings)	3 (3 Ratings)	3.4 (8 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	50 Years of Experience	52 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Des Moines , IA	Des Moines , IA	West Des Moines , IA	West Des Moines , IA
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine	Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med	Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine
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Emory University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Where is Dr. Scott Shumway's office located?: Dr. Scott Shumway's office is located at 450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA, 50314.
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What languages does Dr. Scott Shumway speak?: Dr. Scott Shumway speaks Spanish and Chinese.
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