Dennis Whitmer, DO, FACOS, FACS
General Surgery
MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100
Des Moines, IA 50314 Directions
5.0 out of 5
56 verified ratings
56 Ratings, 20 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Jul 1, 2026
I hope I will not need to have a surgery in the near future but if I do need to and it’s in his expertise I would want him to do the surgery.
Jul 1, 2026
Interactions are always personable, professional, and cares about what is going. Explains what he notices for easy understanding and thoroughly answers questions.
Jul 1, 2026
Great experience.
Jun 24, 2026
Follow up for my hernia surgery.
May 20, 2026
I trust he is going to do a great job
Apr 22, 2026
Dr. Whitmer is a wonderful Dr. He is very caring and puts his patients first. He has a way of calming the patients nerves of being scared but at the same time tells you straight forward what is gonna happen. Dr. Whitmer was wonderful on the day of my surgery. He came in and was talking to me. Seen I was nervous and scared so started joking in a serious way to calm me down before surgery and after surgery. Would recommend him to anybody.
Mar 23, 2026
He has earned my complete confidence.
Mar 23, 2026
Would definitely recommend him!
Feb 25, 2026
Dr. Whitmer explained what was going on in a friendly professional manner.
Feb 25, 2026
Love his attitude
Feb 11, 2026
He's the best.
Jan 19, 2026
Made me feel comfortable with the process.
Jan 12, 2026
He was fun and upbeat and caring, yet extremely professional and proficient.
Dec 10, 2025
First visit went great, and after meeting nervousness went away. Felt good when I left.
Nov 24, 2025
I feel I can trust him.
Nov 17, 2025
Dr. Whitmer gave good descriptions about what was wrong with my gall bladder and how it was treated.
Oct 29, 2025
I am glad he is my Dr for my recent surgery. He is attentive and upbeat like I mentioned previously.
Sep 29, 2025
Very good meeting.
Sep 29, 2025
Plain and simple…he’s one of the best!
Sep 15, 2025
Honestly, he made me feel so much better about all this. I wanted to hug him. I went home and cried from relief, and I haven't actually had surgery yet.