The 20 Best Acoustic Neuroma Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Acoustic Neuroma Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Acoustic Neuroma Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Acoustic Neuroma near Iowa, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

Location
LocationClose
29 providers found
    Elite in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Elite in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Marlan Hansen is an Otolaryngologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Nerve Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Elite in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Bruce Gantz is an Otolaryngologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gantz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Nerve Decompression, and Mastoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    12499 University Ave Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Carfrae is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Carfrae is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Otitis, and Myringotomy.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Distinguished in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    Iowa Ear Center

    12499 University Ave Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Arts is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Arts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Distinguished in Acoustic Neuroma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Acoustic Neuroma
    Radiation Oncology

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Buatti is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Buatti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Ependymoma, Rhizotomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Buatti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nandita Agarwal is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Agarwal has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Nicholas George is an Otolaryngologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. George is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma and Schwannoma.

    Advanced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Piper is a Neurosurgery provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Piper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Neurosurgery

    Cnos PC

    5708 Sunnybrook Ct, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hendrik Klopper is a Neurosurgery provider in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Klopper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    John Martens
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Martens is a Radiation Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Martens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer.

    Ashley Bauer
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    General Surgery

    Office

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Bauer is a General Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, TMJ Disorders, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Sangeeta Shah
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Corey Mineck
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Mineck is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mineck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Otitis.

    Matthew Morgan
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Morgan is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Laryngitis, Sialadenitis, and Myringotomy.

    Henry Diggelmann
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    Mercy Health Services

    250 S Crescent Dr, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Diggelmann is an Otolaryngologist in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Diggelmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Ear Cancer, Cholesteatoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Radiation Oncology

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Smith is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Gliosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Alexander Claussen is an Otolaryngologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Claussen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Nir Ben is an Otolaryngologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma and Schwannoma.

    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Neurosurgery

    Office

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

    Mark Dougherty is a Neurosurgery provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dougherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Apoplexy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Acoustic Neuroma
    Otolaryngology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Geir Tryggvason is an Otolaryngologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Tryggvason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

    Showing 1-20 of 29

    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Acoustic Neuroma?

    An acoustic neuroma is a slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. This nerve is called the vestibular cochlear nerve. It is behind the ear, right under the brain.

    An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor. This means that it does not spread to other parts of the body. However, it can damage several important nearby nerves as it grows.

    When should I see an Acoustic Neuroma 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 Acoustic Neuroma 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 Acoustic Neuroma 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 Acoustic Neuroma 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 Acoustic Neuroma 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 Acoustic Neuroma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acoustic Neuroma 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 Acoustic Neuroma 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 Acoustic Neuroma 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 Acoustic Neuroma 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 Acoustic Neuroma doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acoustic Neuroma 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 Acoustic Neuroma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acoustic Neuroma 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy

    More Acoustic Neuroma Doctors by city