Vanitha Singaram, MD
Endocrinology
MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes and Endocrinology Care (IDEC)
411 Laurel Street, Suite 3262
Des Moines, IA 50314 Directions
4.8 out of 5
264 verified ratings
264 Ratings, 70 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.
Jun 15, 2026
I would say she was excellent. She explained what was find on my ultrasound and explained how they could do the biopsy today but also explained that they could wait and then do another ultrasound. So I could have the information to make my decision.
Jun 11, 2026
All my questions were answered. I feel very hopeful after my visit.
Jun 2, 2026
Dr. Singaram listens carefully and then responds with helpful information. Also, she takes a correct amount of time to describe and explain treatment.
May 20, 2026
Always clear about treatment.
May 8, 2026
Wonderful ‘bedside’ manner. Explained everything, answered my questions, and put me at complete ease.
May 6, 2026
She is a very caring person.
May 5, 2026
Discussed continuing my normal prescription. NOT generic. She agreed to refill. Dr prescribed generic anyway to my pharmacy. Had been on previous meds 2 years.
Apr 29, 2026
She is a five star doctor!
Apr 20, 2026
Her accent can be hard to follow as she is not from the USA and she talks really fast.
Apr 6, 2026
She is my doctor for 13 years I soo happy
Mar 31, 2026
I love working with her. She explains everything in a way I can understand and she is very patient with my questions. And she has a good sense of humor which helps me relax.
Mar 31, 2026
I feel that all info given to me is for the betterment of my health.
Mar 31, 2026
She takes time to listen and the. Explain what options and answer my questions. She lifts you up vs putting you down, when I haven’t done the best in managing my disease
Mar 23, 2026
Doctor Singaram is very professional and caring. She strives to make me better.
Mar 19, 2026
She always makes me feel great. I feel she is a good doctor and friend!.
Mar 19, 2026
She is very intelligent and very personable. She took the time to listen to my needs and concerns and did an excellent job of explaining my options. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing her services.
Mar 18, 2026
Dr Singaram always takes the time to address AND discuss any concerns that I amy have which helps me to "buy in" , and be a part of the solution. i feel like I am dealing with a good friend, not a stranger.
Mar 18, 2026
What can I say, Doctor Singaram is the best. She takes the time to explain, listen, explain again, ask questions and together we come up with a plan.
Feb 25, 2026
So thankful she is my doctor. Truly the very best.
Feb 24, 2026
Already explained in first statement.
Feb 11, 2026
I am appreciate her patience with me as well as her honesty concerning weight and other health concerns.
Feb 9, 2026
While I give her credit that she figured out what was wrong, apparently she wasn’t going to tell me. Multiple messages before I was told. Any diagnosis comes with questions and I have had to rely on google and hope it’s correct.
Jan 29, 2026
She is a wonderful doctor.
Jan 28, 2026
She has been my endicrinologist for many years. I trust her and like her as a doctor and person.
Jan 27, 2026
I enjoy visiting with her she's helping me a lot
Jan 26, 2026
She was very polite & very friendly!! I was very pleased with how through she explained everything!!
Jan 13, 2026
She is very helpful with my diabetes care.
Jan 12, 2026
She was very knowledgeable and answered my questions compassionately.
Jan 8, 2026
Talks so fast, with a strong accent, Often difficult to understand. But a very competent physician. I ENJOY having her as my diabetes doctor.
Jan 5, 2026
She is knowledgeable and went to medical school, but she needs to understand that there is no one size fits all when it comes to treatment for Hashimotos. Listening to the patient and their symptoms. Diet is not the only solution. Most patients know their own bodies and what works and what doesn’t, so when they do have complaints, hear them, vs interrupting them and suggesting diet when the disease itself causes weight gain and the body doesn’t convert the medication from t4 to t3- it’s not diet. My neck is swollen and she didn’t even check me, not once did she stand from the chair, typing and looking on the computer the whole time along with a resident sitting next to me. I asked why I was retaining so much water weight- said normal, but it’s not 81lbs of my weight- water really?? Swollen - normal?? Labs abnormal. Beyond frustrated because in 12 years of going to this clinic- my labs have never been stable. I know she won’t have all the solutions for me but I just want my thyroid issues to be resolved/stable. Hopefully after sending her the long message she realizes and she did respond back personally to the message, so hopefully we can be on the same page from here on out.
Dec 30, 2025
I have a long term "care" relationship with Dr. . She is attentive and focused yet shows caring and compassion as she tends to my needs. I thank her very much for this and her ongoing guidance with a listening ear.
Dec 17, 2025
I felt very comfortable and learned a lot about the thyroid in Dr’s explanation of it and the sincere caring as to my own concerns. Dr also, was interested in my personal well being probably a lot because of my age but at the same time because she cares.
Dec 17, 2025
She is personable and very professional. Wish those is our medical field were like her.
Dec 17, 2025
GREAT PERSONALITY----CONCERNED---VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE----ALWAYS HAS POSITIVE RECOMMENDATIONS---I AM MORE THAN PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS.
Dec 15, 2025
She is kind, caring, thorough. I know I'm in good hands.
Dec 9, 2025
Very nice person and her English is very good.
Dec 8, 2025
Excelente 👌
Nov 20, 2025
Shows concern and had a helpful conversation
Nov 18, 2025
She truly seeks answers for me as a patient and I believe I matter as her patient
Nov 11, 2025
Always positive, direct, and encouraging.
Nov 3, 2025
Dr SINGARAM VANITHA is a very good doctor!
Oct 30, 2025
I've always had excellent interactions with her
Oct 28, 2025
She is very good at explaining things concerning my diabetes.
Oct 23, 2025
Nothing else to say. She is the best Dr. ever.
Oct 21, 2025
Dr. Singaram is my best experience in a medical setting in 20 years.
Oct 21, 2025
Es una muy buena doctora
Oct 20, 2025
Very knowledgeable, addressed all the patients concerns ,understanding .,excellent planning of treatment plans,,positive outlook and friendly.
Oct 20, 2025
The other staff in the office were very friendly. Spent time answering all questions and concerns.
Oct 17, 2025
explained things very well, good doctor patient manner
Oct 13, 2025
I trust her expertise and she seems to genuinely care about me as a person