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Dr. David Coster has practiced vascular surgery and surgery for 40 years and is affiliated with UnityPoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed his residency at Central Iowa Health System. He sees patients in Grinnell, Iowa. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Coster 4.4 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.4

16 Ratings
40 years of experience
speaks English
Central Iowa Health System
7 written reviews
3 specialties
5 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Coster's Ratings and Reviews

4.4

16 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Fifteen years ago..I had open RNY.Dr.C was the antithesis of the stereotypical surgeon.Pleasant empathic approachable. Day after my surgery I was feeling yecchy and huge and smelly. When he came to do rounds, he sat on the side of my bed instead of ostanding .I will never forget that small piece of kindness that I'm sure he didn't even think about. Still refer people to him .

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February 3rd, 2016

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Dr. Coster, Made huge impact in my life when he did my Nissen Fundoplication. Before food was getting stuck and had horrible GERD and after all was better. Thank you Dr. Coster for being such a wonderful physician and surgeon. Dr. Coster is amazing LGBTQ accepting person. His office I recommend all friends, boyfriend and family should see.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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June 1st, 2015

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I was referred to Dr Coster by my surgeon because he felt he could not handle such a complicated surgery. When I met him he explained my condition and 2 days later, on his day off did my surgery. With the ability that he has with the robot doing this type of surgery I was up and had no pain 4 hours after surgery. He was very good at explaining everything to my husband after surgery. When he visited me the next morning spent he alot of time explaining what happened in the surgery and what I should expect for the next few days before I came back for my 1st follow up visit. At that visit he sat down with us and listened to every question that I or my husband had and answered in a way that was easy to understand. At my 5 week visit he was as good as before and I left feeling how lucky I was to have been referred to this man. His bedside manner is very comforting yet you also see the confidence he has in his knowledge of his profession. I would recommend him to anyone.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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August 26th, 2014

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Had hernia surgery 4 years ago and I am very pleased with Dr. Coster's work.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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March 28th, 2012

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I WOULD WAIT ANY LENGTH OF TIME FOR DR. COSTER, AS HE GIVES YOU THE TIME WHEN YOU ARE WITH HIM. HE IS VERY CARING AND CONFIDENT! I COMPLETELY TRUST HIM!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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February 21st, 2012

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my overall experience was bad. i would not recommend him to a friend

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October 1st, 2010

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dr. coster is a totally caring and excellent surgeon i would highly recommend.

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November 12th, 2008

Unitypoint Health Grinnell General Surgery And Weight Loss Surgery Clinic

122 4th AveGrinnell, IA 50112

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Tel: (641) 236-4323

Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Unitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center

210 4th AveGrinnell, IA 50112

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Dr. David Dwight Coster, MD	Dr. Sandra Ann Ruhs, MD	Dr. Thomas Anderson Mallisee III, MD	Dr. Ze-Hui Han, MD
Vascular Surgery	Diagnostic Radiology	Diagnostic Radiology	Hand Surgery
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.4 (16 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	5 (1 Rating)	3.9 (41 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience	33 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks English
Grinnell , IA	Des Moines , IA	West Des Moines , IA	Des Moines , IA
Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Iowa	Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	Med School: Peking University Health Science Center
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Other
Surgery

Unitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Central Iowa Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Coster's NPI number is 1780655191.

Dr. Horner Chang Chen JR.
Anesthesiology
46 Years Exp | Morris, IL
(1)
Dr. Linda Sherri Serna, MD
Surgery
50 Years Exp | Grinnell, IA
(1)
Dr. Dominic A Formaro JR., DO
Surgery
21 Years Exp | Newton, IA
(3)
Dr. Matthew Aaron Morgan, DO
Surgery
27 Years Exp | Pella, IA
(0)
Dr. Laurie Marie Kuestner, MD
Cardiology
39 Years Exp | Newton, IA
(9)
Dr. Harold Wenjing Hsu, MD
Surgery
13 Years Exp | West Des Moines, IA
(0)
Dr. Rori E Mankins, MD
Vascular Surgery
15 Years Exp | Des Moines, IA
(0)
Dr. Kraig R Kirkpatrick, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
31 Years Exp | Des Moines, IA
(1)
Dr. Phillip Andrew Bilderback, MD
Surgery
16 Years Exp | Grinnell, IA
(1)
Dr. David S Kermode, DO
Surgery
40 Years Exp | Corydon, IA
(4)

Which hospitals is Dr. David Coster affiliated with?: Dr. David Coster is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
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What languages does Dr. David Coster speak?: Dr. David Coster speaks English.
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Where is Dr. David Coster's office located?: Dr. David Coster's office is located at 122 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA, 50112.

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Dr. Coster's Ratings and Reviews

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Unitypoint Health Grinnell General Surgery And Weight Loss Surgery Clinic

Unitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center

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Medical Specialties

Dr. David Dwight Coster has the following 3 specialties

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