Iowa ENT Center, PLLC

Iowa ENT Center, PLLC Leading-edge care of ear, nose, and throat conditions for all ages

Iowa's resource for expert ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care with offices in West Des Moines, Ankeny and Pella. Our highly trained and experienced ENT physicians include:
- Heidi Close, M.D.
- Stephen Griffith, M.D.
- Arun Gupta, D.O.
- Tim Simplot, M.D.
- Simon Wright, M.D., Ph.D.
- Eytan Young, M.D.

Join us in wishing the wonderful Dr. Simon Wright a very happy birthday! Have a great day, Dr. Wright! 🎊
11/13/2025

Join us in wishing the wonderful Dr. Simon Wright a very happy birthday! Have a great day, Dr. Wright! 🎊

Happy Veterans Day to all military veterans and their families. We're incredibly grateful for your service.
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all military veterans and their families. We're incredibly grateful for your service.

If you'll be in a noisy environment this weekend—such as a restaurant, football game, or family gathering—pay attention ...
11/07/2025

If you'll be in a noisy environment this weekend—such as a restaurant, football game, or family gathering—pay attention to your hearing. If you find yourself missing out on conversations because you can't hear everything, it may be time for a hearing evaluation.

Learn how Dr. Simplot (eventually) came to this realization about his own hearing loss.

It took Dr. Tim Simplot a while to acknowledge and treat his own hearing loss. Find out why, and learn what he did about it.

😴 Better sleep starts with better breathing.As we “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep, it’s a good time to think...
11/02/2025

😴 Better sleep starts with better breathing.

As we “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep, it’s a good time to think about the *quality* of that sleep. If you or your child snore loudly, breathe through your mouth at night, or still feel tired after a full night’s rest, there may be an underlying issue with how air moves through the nose or throat.

Common causes of sleep disruptions can include nasal obstruction, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, chronic sinus problems, or other airway blockages that make it harder to breathe comfortably during sleep.

At Iowa ENT Center, our physicians can evaluate potential causes and recommend the right treatment—sometimes as simple as a minor in-office procedure—to help you breathe easier and sleep better.

Learn more at iowaentcenter.com

🎃 Chronic sinus problems can be a real fright—pressure, congestion, headaches, and endless tissues. But relief doesn’t h...
10/31/2025

🎃 Chronic sinus problems can be a real fright—pressure, congestion, headaches, and endless tissues. But relief doesn’t have to be scary.

Our minimally invasive, in-office sinus treatments help you breathe easier while taking the scare out of sinus care. Learn more at iowaentcenter.com -- or call us at 515-223-4368 to schedule a consultation.

Ensuring the best possible care for our patients -- and the best possible experience from start to finish -- is what we ...
10/29/2025

Ensuring the best possible care for our patients -- and the best possible experience from start to finish -- is what we strive for every day. ❤️

"...when Addison was four years old, she was hospitalized with orbital cellulitis—an infection of the fat and muscles ar...
10/22/2025

"...when Addison was four years old, she was hospitalized with orbital cellulitis—an infection of the fat and muscles around the eye. This condition was caused by scarring from allergy-related sinus infections."

An occasional sneeze or sniffle from allergies isn't a problem. But when allergies impact your quality of life -- and especially your overall health -- it may be time to consider immunotherapy.

That's why a local mom and her daughter decided on immunotherapy treatment at Iowa ENT Center. Read the full story:

After fighting allergies for many years, this mother-daughter duo found relief with immunotherapy at Iowa ENT Center.

At Iowa ENT Center, we’re fortunate to have physicians who combine deep medical expertise with genuine compassion for th...
10/20/2025

At Iowa ENT Center, we’re fortunate to have physicians who combine deep medical expertise with genuine compassion for their patients—like Dr. Arun Gupta.

Dr. Gupta provides ENT care for both adults and children. He has particular expertise in sinus, nasal, and allergy problems; otologic problems, including hearing loss and infections; and
thyroid and salivary gland diseases.

This recent Google review does a great job of summing up his approach with patients: "Dr. Gupta was super nice and explained everything about what he was doing. He also listened when I had questions and then answered them in ways I completely understood."

Learn more about Dr. Gupta: iowaentcenter.com/providers/arun-gupta

If you're concerned about dementia, don't postpone getting hearing aids if you need them. Adults with hearing loss who r...
10/15/2025

If you're concerned about dementia, don't postpone getting hearing aids if you need them. Adults with hearing loss who reported wearing hearing aids *before they were 70 years old* cut their risk of dementia by more than half, according to research published in JAMA Neurology.

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/video/hearing-aids-lower-risk-dementia-study-shows-124772238

ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down new research suggesting hearing aids may help reduce dementia risk.

Join the "Walk for Talk" this Saturday, Oct. 11th, to help raise awareness about voice disorders. Benefiting Dysphonia I...
10/08/2025

Join the "Walk for Talk" this Saturday, Oct. 11th, to help raise awareness about voice disorders. Benefiting Dysphonia International, the event is from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Copper Creek Lake Park, 4390 E. University, in Pleasant Hill.

Sign up at walk4talk.org -- we hope to see you there!

Help us wish Dr. Eytan Young a happy birthday! Dr. Young is our incredible pediatric ENT physician. Have a great day, Dr...
10/07/2025

Help us wish Dr. Eytan Young a happy birthday! Dr. Young is our incredible pediatric ENT physician. Have a great day, Dr. Young! 🎉

Do you ever hear a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound that no one else can hear? It may be tinnitus—and it’s more common...
10/04/2025

Do you ever hear a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound that no one else can hear? It may be tinnitus—and it’s more common than you might think.

Tinnitus isn’t a condition on its own but a symptom of something else happening in the ear or auditory system. Common causes include:
• Exposure to loud noise (machinery, concerts, headphones)
• Earwax buildup or ear infections
• Hearing loss related to age
• Certain medications or underlying medical conditions

While tinnitus can’t always be “cured,” there are effective ways to manage it.

Help starts with an accurate diagnosis. To schedule an appointment with one of our ENT physicians, call us during business hours at 515-223-4368. Or visit iowaentcenter.com to learn more.

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105 Valley West Drive Ste 100
West Des Moines, IA
50265

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm

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Iowa ENT Center provides leading-edge ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care for adults and children in the Des Moines, Iowa, area and surrounding communities. Our highly trained and experienced ENT physicians include: - Heidi Close, M.D. - Stephen Griffith, M.D. - Tim Simplot, M.D. - Simon Wright, M.D., Ph.D. - Eytan Young, M.D.