Javier Lisboa, DNP, ARNP, CPT

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Review by Anonymous on July 23, 2025 -

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines - 5901 Thornton Ave. Suite 101

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Comment - “ Javier is always very profession... ”

Javier is always very professional and friendly. He puts me at ease and we talk thru any treatment plans or ideas for my health journey together. He helps me understand and answers my many questions.

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“Javier is always very profession...”

Javier is always very professional and friendly. He puts me at ease and we talk thru any treatment plans or ideas for my health journey together. He helps me understand and answers my many questions.

Anonymous 07/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 26, 2025 -

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines - 5901 Thornton Ave. Suite 101

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Comment - “ I have already recommended maybe... ”

I have already recommended maybe 5 or 6 people to the clinic.

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“I have already recommended maybe...”

I have already recommended maybe 5 or 6 people to the clinic.

Anonymous 03/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 08, 2025 -

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines - 5901 Thornton Ave. Suite 101

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Comment - “ Already have recommended to many... ”

Already have recommended to many people and 2 actually come now.

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“Already have recommended to many...”

Already have recommended to many people and 2 actually come now.

Anonymous 03/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 28, 2024 -

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines - 5901 Thornton Ave. Suite 101

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Javier recommended I visit with ... ”

Javier recommended I visit with a Dietitian. He was as nice as Javier is.

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“Javier recommended I visit with ...”

Javier recommended I visit with a Dietitian. He was as nice as Javier is.

Anonymous 11/28/2024

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Review by Anonymous on September 17, 2024 -

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines - 5901 Thornton Ave. Suite 101

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Comment - “ Javier is amazing to work with. ... ”

Javier is amazing to work with. He always listens to any concerns and makes sure to address. I feel extremely comfortable discussing my health concerns with him

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“Javier is amazing to work with. ...”

Javier is amazing to work with. He always listens to any concerns and makes sure to address. I feel extremely comfortable discussing my health concerns with him

Anonymous 09/17/2024

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Review by Anonymous on June 16, 2025 -

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines - 5901 Thornton Ave. Suite 101

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Comment - “ Javier couldn't be better!... ”

Javier couldn't be better!

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“Javier couldn't be better!...”

Javier couldn't be better!

Anonymous 06/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 21, 2025 -

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines - 5901 Thornton Ave. Suite 101

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Comment - “ Javier was amazing!... ”

Javier was amazing!

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“Javier was amazing!...”

Javier was amazing!

Anonymous 03/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 28, 2024 -

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines - 5901 Thornton Ave. Suite 101

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Comment - “ He is so encouraging and kind. V... ”

He is so encouraging and kind. Very informative!

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“He is so encouraging and kind. V...”

He is so encouraging and kind. Very informative!

Anonymous 12/28/2024

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Review by Anonymous on September 29, 2024 -

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines - 5901 Thornton Ave. Suite 101

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Javier is very good at listening... ”

Javier is very good at listening and explaining why we are doing things the way we are. Tells me to not be scared and just do it.

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“Javier is very good at listening...”

Javier is very good at listening and explaining why we are doing things the way we are. Tells me to not be scared and just do it.

Anonymous 09/29/2024

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Review by Anonymous on June 24, 2024 -

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines - 5901 Thornton Ave. Suite 101

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Javier goes above and beyond to ... ”

Javier goes above and beyond to listen to me. He has great bedside manners and truly shows he cares. He is one of the best providers I have ever seen.

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“Javier goes above and beyond to ...”

Javier goes above and beyond to listen to me. He has great bedside manners and truly shows he cares. He is one of the best providers I have ever seen.

Anonymous 06/24/2024

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Jonathan Hardersen, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Lynzy DeVary, ARNP, FNP-C - Nurse Practitioner

Baylee O'Brien, LISW - Counselor

Patricia Hart, LISW - Counselor

Todd Eibes, MD, FACS - Surgeon

Jody Horstman, ARNP, NP-C - Nurse Practitioner

LeAnn Hindman, ARNP, FNP-C - Nurse Practitioner

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