The 20 Best Psoriasis Doctors Near Me in West Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Psoriasis near West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    Office

    974 73rd St Ste 3940, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Myers is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Myers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Sunburn, and Warts.

    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery Center PC

    8131 University Blvd, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Harlan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Harlan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Telangiectasia, and Spider Angioma.

    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Advanced in Psoriasis

    Greater Des Moines Dermatology PC

    2424 NW 128th St, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Abrahamson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Abrahamson is rated as an Advanced 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 Plaque Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, and Lichen Simplex Chronicus.

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    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Physician Assistant | Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Physician Assistant | Dermatology
    5950 University Ave # 136, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Rhyan is a Dermatologist and a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Rhyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, and Hemangioendothelioma.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Heartland Dermatolgy & Skin Cancer Center PC

    12327 Stratford Dr, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Angeloni is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Angeloni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Experienced in Psoriasis

    Heartland Dermatolgy & Skin Cancer Center PC

    12327 Stratford Dr, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirsten Dickinson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Dickinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    6000 University Ave # 450, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Wilson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Impetigo, Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    16349 Sheridan Ave # 101, 
    Clive, IA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Ducharme is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Ducharme 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 Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    6000 University Ave # 450, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Ceilley is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ceilley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Impetigo, Actinic Keratosis, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    6000 University Ave # 450, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Rovner is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rovner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Impetigo, Plaque Psoriasis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Nurse Practitioner | Dermatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Nurse Practitioner | Dermatology
    830 Ne Alices Rd, 
    Waukee, IA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cristina Holtorf is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Holtorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Hemangioendothelioma, and Hemangioma.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    4326 Hickman Rd Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Callahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Norwalk Family Medicine Clinic

    9421 Marketplace Dr, 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Agey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Agey 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waukee Family Medicine

    25 W Hickman Rd, 
    Waukee, IA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brianne Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Grimes Clinics

    250 SW Brookside Dr, 
    Grimes, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Gerrietts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grimes, Iowa. Dr. Gerrietts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Family Medicine

    Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center

    3200 Grand Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Crosbie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Crosbie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic PC

    4323 NW Urbandale Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narasimha Palagummi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Palagummi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Palagummi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Rheumatology

    Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center PC

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Burdt is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Burdt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Gilg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Gilg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Psoriasis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deana Hoganson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Hoganson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

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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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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 does MediFind rank Psoriasis doctors near West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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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