The 20 Best Psoriasis Doctors Near Me in Ames, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Psoriasis near Ames, IA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Anne Snider
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Anne Snider
    Dermatology

    Office

    1429 Boston Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    833-432-3376
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anne Snider is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Snider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.

    Advanced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Daniel Macalpine
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Daniel Macalpine
    Dermatology
    3600 Lincoln Way, 
    Ames, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    515-239-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Macalpine is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Macalpine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Melanoma, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Melissa Wells
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Melissa Wells
    Rheumatology

    Office

    3500 University Blvd, 
    Ames, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    515-239-4775
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Melissa Wells is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Wells is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Alejandra Jimenez
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Alejandra Jimenez
    Rheumatology

    Office

    3500 University Blvd, 
    Ames, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    515-239-4775
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandra Jimenez is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Grant Doolittle
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Grant Doolittle
    Internal Medicine

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    515-239-4431
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Grant Doolittle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Doolittle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Infant Hyperglycemia, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Shauna Basener
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Shauna Basener
    Internal Medicine

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    515-239-4432
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Shauna Basener is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Basener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Abigail Gabriel
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Abigail Gabriel
    Internal Medicine

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    515-239-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Abigail Gabriel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Gabriel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Ryan Grandgenett
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Ryan Grandgenett
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1018 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    515-663-8621
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ryan Grandgenett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Grandgenett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Obesity, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Brian Stith
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Brian Stith
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1018 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    515-663-8621
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Stith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Stith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Timothy Hansen
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Timothy Hansen
    Dermatology
    3600 Lincoln Way, 
    Ames, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    515-239-4400
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Timothy Hansen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Daniel Feddersen
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Daniel Feddersen
    Family Medicine

    Spectrum Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.

    3600 Lincoln Way, 
    Ames, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    515-663-4892
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Feddersen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Feddersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Bradley Jordison
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Bradley Jordison
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3815 Stange Rd, 
    Ames, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    515-956-4050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradley Jordison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Jordison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Matthew Baughman
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Matthew Baughman
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3815 Stange Rd, 
    Ames, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    515-956-4050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Baughman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Baughman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Perry Rathe
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Dr. Perry Rathe
    Family Medicine

    Office

    230 6th St, 
    Nevada, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    515-382-5471
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Perry Rathe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nevada, Iowa. Dr. Rathe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Febrile Neutropenia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Psoriasis?

    Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the skin that increases the growth rate of skin cells, causing inflamed, itchy, reddened patches with silvery scales, usually on the scalp, elbows, knees, trunk, and back. Psoriasis appears in cycles, with periods of remission followed by flare-ups that can last from weeks to months, and can also be associated with arthritis. There are several types of psoriasis, including plaque psoriasis, nail psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. Plaque psoriasis – Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis, which causes raised, reddened dry skin patches with silvery scales on the scalp, elbows, knees, trunk, and back that may be itchy or sore. Nail psoriasis – Nail psoriasis appears as abnormal, discolored nails that have pitting (indentations). Severe cases of nail psoriasis may cause nails to detach from the nail bed (onycholysis) or nail disintegration. Guttate psoriasis – Guttate psoriasis mainly affects children and young adults and is caused by a bacterial infection, such as upper respiratory infections like strep throat, that triggers small, drop-shaped psoriatic patches on the arms, trunk, and legs. Inverse psoriasis – Inverse psoriasis is characterized by smooth, reddened skin patches in the skin folds of the breasts, groin, and buttocks caused by fungal infections that are worsened by sweating and friction. Pustular psoriasis – Pustular psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis that is characterized by generalized patches filled with pus, which usually appear on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Erythrodermic psoriasis – Erythrodermic psoriasis is the least common type of psoriasis and is characterized by red, peeling rash covering the whole body that itches or burns. This type of psoriasis can be caused by a severe sunburn or taking corticosteroids. Psoriatic arthritis – Psoriatic arthritis affects the joints, causing stiffness, swelling, and pain that can further cause progressive or permanent joint damage. Psoriatic arthritis affects 10-20% of individuals with psoriasis.

    When should I see a Psoriasis doctor near Ames, IA?

    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 a Psoriasis doctor near Ames, IA?

    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 do I find the best Psoriasis doctor near Ames, IA?

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    How does MediFind rank Psoriasis doctors near Ames, IA?

    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 Psoriasis doctors near Ames, IA?

    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 a Psoriasis doctor near Ames, IA?

    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 Psoriasis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Psoriasis 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 a Psoriasis doctor near Ames, IA?

    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 Psoriasis 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 Psoriasis 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 Psoriasis doctors near Ames, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Psoriasis 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 a Psoriasis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Psoriasis 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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