Dallas Sanders, PA-C

Dallas Sanders, PA-C

Internal Medicine, Primary Care

Primary Contact

515-643-5700

About

Dallas was born and raised in Buffalo, Wyoming. He attended undergraduate school at Carroll College in Helena, Montana where he majored in Spanish with a minor in chemistry. He attended Physician Assistant school at Touro College, Manhattan Campus, in New York City where he won the Maimonedes Award for highest academic standing both for the academic and clinic year. He has worked in Des Moines, Iowa, in Internal Medicine with a focus in diabetes for his entire 17 year career, starting in private practice in 2004 at Diagnostic and Internal Medicine and the Diabetes Center and then transitioning to MercyOne in 2011. He has been a certified diabetes educator since 2008 and is the Director of MercyOne Diabetes center that is embedded at MercyOne Central Campus. He is adjunct faculty at Des Moines University and a long-time preceptor for PA students. He was awarded the Physician Assistant of the Year in 2017 by the Iowa Physician Assistant Society.

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

MercyOne East Village Internal Medicine

1350 Des Moines St.
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
MercyOne East Village Internal Medicine

Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
Touro College

Provider Ratings

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. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(303 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

116 Reviews

04/23/2026

He is amazing!

04/22/2026

Easy to talk to.

04/20/2026

I trust Dallas with my life.

04/17/2026

I trust Dallas Sanders with my health, he cares about my health. He is always courteous and kind, always keeps up on what needs to be done, labs, tests etc, and I enjoy visiting with him.An excellent health provider.

04/16/2026

Everything is fine.

04/16/2026

Glad I was referred to Dallas, he provided excellent care.

04/13/2026

Dallas is a wonderful person to have as my Dr. I would recommend him to any and all of my friends.

04/10/2026

He's friendly and explains things well.

04/03/2026

He’s good

04/02/2026

Dr. Sanders is always informative, and he listens to what you say. And takes all the time you need and answers all the questions and follows up with all the updates

04/01/2026

He is a great provider. Always helpful and willing to explain things in an understandable way.

03/26/2026

Always talks they and concerns!

03/25/2026

He is to be commended.

03/25/2026

I've been a patient for over twenty years and would never even consider using anyone else.

03/06/2026

They brought my son in and explained what was going to be done and how.

03/05/2026

Best of the best.

02/19/2026

Thank you for all you do.

02/16/2026

great job THANKS!

02/11/2026

Keep treating patients with good care as you already are doing.

02/05/2026

GREAT PHYSICIAN TO HAVE!

02/05/2026

Dallas is both my husband and my family physician. He's the kind of guy that he would know us if he saw us on the streets.

02/04/2026

Dallas answers my questions and provided good feedback.

02/02/2026

I would highly recommend his practice and clinic to anyone. Especially elderly or those with diabetes. He spends the time and effort to know my history and status and my options for treatment. and to explain them to me so I understand everything.

01/26/2026

Dallas has always been very helpful guiding me to manage my diabetes. He is the best "doctor" i have ever had.

01/23/2026

Siempre tratando de ayudar a sus pacientes.

01/23/2026

!!!!!!

01/22/2026

He always kind and shows concern for your wellbeing.

01/20/2026

Very good he is the best

01/19/2026

He is more than a provider to me , he's my friend !

01/19/2026

Dallas is great I have been going to him for the better of 30 years

01/14/2026

Excellent provider

01/12/2026

Very satisfied

01/12/2026

Satisfied he’s a great provider

01/09/2026

Always have had great rapport.

01/09/2026

Love going it like family

01/07/2026

No complaints from me.

01/05/2026

Dallas is amazing! I appreciate his honesty.

12/31/2025

He is experienced and a good listener

12/30/2025

I've have been a patient of Dallas for over 20 years and I hope it lasts another 20! HA HA

12/29/2025

Always great.

12/19/2025

Dallas has always showed compassion and understand of any medical issues

12/17/2025

Always working to keep me posted

12/16/2025

Everything was great. 😌

12/08/2025

Always helpful ,

12/08/2025

Very good 👍

12/04/2025

If all medical providers were as good as Dallas, there would be no problems in the medical industry….

12/04/2025

Keep up the good work

12/02/2025

Dallas is dose a great job at keeping me healthy. He makes sure I get all the tests and vaccines I need. He always takes time to explain and makes sure I understand any questions I have. Dallas is an awesome doctor. The world is a better place because of Dallas Sanders.

12/01/2025

I’m so happy that I got a great doctor who I can trust.

11/25/2025

Es el mejor Doctor, que he tenido se preocupa por mi salud y siempre estar al pendiente de mí. Eso se lo agradezco mucho.

11/21/2025

Great pa

11/21/2025

Dallas Sanders is the best!! Have gone to him for 20 years. Takes great care of us.

11/19/2025

Dallas sanders is always great

11/13/2025

Dallas has the best patient care. He always goes above and beyond for his patients.

11/11/2025

Always professional and caring. Always listens and wanting to make sure all concerns are addressed.

11/10/2025

He’s the doctor I can entrust all aspects of my health . Excellent!

11/07/2025

He explains and listens to one

11/04/2025

I've been seeing Dallas for about 30 years. He's been there for me during the best of times and the worst of time. He REALLY CARES about all of US! Wish MercyOne would have more just like him. I look forward to seeing him every 6 months. Love shaking his hand and giving him a hug. GOD BLESS HIM.

11/04/2025

I have been in this provider's care for about 17 years, maybe longer, and have tried other providers twice, but have always returned. This provider understands me and is able to motivate me to step up and do what I need to do to be as healthy as I can be.

10/31/2025

Very concerned about my heath, and well-being

10/30/2025

DALLAS IS A FIVE STAR PROVIDER!!

10/29/2025

dallas is the best! he always knows what to do

10/24/2025

He is the best. Without him, I would probably leave Mercy.

10/23/2025

Dallas is the best "doctor" I have ever had.

10/22/2025

I always feel comfortable go in to my appointment.

10/21/2025

Provider and staff are friendly and caring.

10/20/2025

Dallas communicates well with me letting me know what I need to do.

10/20/2025

It’s always great with Dallas

10/10/2025

Dallas is a great provider and I’m always happy to come and see him, he takes good care of me.

10/10/2025

Dallas is a very caring and understanding doctor with a wealth of knowledge

10/10/2025

Provider is vpray skillful and explains everything that is going on during the visit and what needs to happen for the next visit

10/09/2025

He has an empathetic personality

10/08/2025

Dallas is an asset to the hospital

10/07/2025

Very caring, informative Dr!

09/30/2025

Very understanding and driven to cure my health problems.

09/30/2025

Very good

09/29/2025

Dr Sanders is the best. We have all faith in him. When we've needed referrals, he has recommended doctors that are great as well. If he has a concern, he will call himself. That means a lot.

09/25/2025

Have been going here about 20 years... Most of the time good bedside manner

09/23/2025

We're very fortunate to have him as our provider!!

09/22/2025

Does a great job in listening and going forward with what ever is needed.

09/19/2025

Also the best. He is a joy to see.

09/17/2025

Dallas has been instrumental in my health journey.

09/15/2025

10!

09/05/2025

I can't say enough about Dallas, my provider. He took time to truly listen to me about my health concerns, as well as my concerns about the way I was treated in my recent visit to the Mercy West ER. He made me feel listened to, heard and seen. His follow up with my health concerns was thorough. I appreciate him so very much.

09/02/2025

I have nothing but respect and gratitude for Dallas Sanders. I have known him for years.

08/27/2025

He’s the best!!

08/25/2025

The best in DSM

08/25/2025

Courteous, well, mannered, and knowledgeable.

08/22/2025

Dallas is to be commended.

08/21/2025

Just wonderful

08/21/2025

Great experience! Dr Sanders listens and does a great job

08/18/2025

Dr. Sanders has been my Dr. For over 40 years and has always provided me with excellent health care and guidance.

08/15/2025

He is very professional and knowledgeable in all areas that i needed to talk to him about plus a very good listener as always!

08/14/2025

Thank you for all you do!

08/13/2025

always great help and person

08/11/2025

Great provider with great patient experience skills

07/29/2025

He has always cared about things that are happening.

07/25/2025

Always listens and works to provide a care plan for any situation.

07/24/2025

We think Dallas is the best!Kind and caring.

07/22/2025

Dallas is so good with people. I appreciate that he takes the time to mentor the medical students. He has always been a great provider.

07/11/2025

He's the best doctor I've ever had wish I had him years ago hope he never retires

07/09/2025

He’s the best!

07/07/2025

Excellent care

07/03/2025

I wish everyone would be so lucky to have Dallas as their provider

07/03/2025

Dr. Sanders is very knowledgeable and knows my history and has a caring and professional demeanor.

07/03/2025

Having been a provider myself I appreciate his his provider patient relationship and his grasp of current medical knowledge and practices.

07/02/2025

He does his very best in explaining why and Is very compassionate

07/01/2025

I would tell everyone how he is so caring and explains everything wouldn’t go to anyone else

06/25/2025

He is helpful and listens to you.

06/24/2025

Every was fine

06/23/2025

Keeps up on my medical health and makes sure that I have all my appointments met or made

06/18/2025

Dallas remembers family history and things that I may have forgotten.

06/12/2025

Dallas Sanders understands me, my history and my present needs and his remarks and medical practices meet those requirements at all times.

06/12/2025

Dallas does such a good job of diagnosing and explaining what he recommends.

06/06/2025

Very good Dr!

06/05/2025

Gives outstanding care
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