The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors in Iowa, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Appendectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Iowa, US. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shankar Raman is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayin Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Imran Hassan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Ileostomy.

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    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dionne Skeete is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Skeete is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Garcia is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Mcgonagill is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mcgonagill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Sanford Clinic

    104 Buncombe Dr, 
    Rock Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johnathon Aho is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Aho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hernia, Low Blood Pressure, Appendectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (201 Building)

    201 Ridge St, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Ahrens is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Ahrens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Surgical Oncology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Sherman is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Makayla Oguinn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Oguinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Aziz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maianh Tran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Appendicitis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aneurysm Repair, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    540 E Jefferson St Ste 205, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Pierson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Pierson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Wayne County Hospital And Clinic System

    417 S East St, 
    Corydon, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kermode is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Corydon, Iowa. Dr. Kermode is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erica Carlisle is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Carlisle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Chang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Graeme Pitcher is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Pitcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Utria is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Utria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Gastroschisis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Experienced in Appendectomy

    Winnmed

    901 Montgomery St, 
    Decorah, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Schwickerath is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decorah, Iowa. Dr. Schwickerath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Varicose Veins, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    788 8th Ave SE Ste 300, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sajida Ahad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Ahad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Appendectomy?

    An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

    When should I see an Appendectomy doctor in Iowa, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Appendectomy doctor in Iowa, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Appendectomy doctors in Iowa, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Appendectomy doctors in Iowa, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Appendectomy doctor in Iowa, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Appendectomy doctor in Iowa, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Appendectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Appendectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Appendectomy doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Appendectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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