The 20 Best Acute Mountain Sickness Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

Find the Top Acute Mountain Sickness Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Acute Mountain Sickness near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Advanced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Advanced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Freeman is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Advanced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seema Harichand is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Harichand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Family Medicine

    Occupational Health Center PC

    320 Watson Powell Jr Way, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Steinmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Steinmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Hypopituitarism, Panhypopituitarism, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Hypogonadism.

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    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1300 Walnut St Ste 102A, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carole Frier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Frier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Molina is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Molina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    Unity Point Health-John Stoddard Cancer Center

    1221 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Snell is a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Snell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Hughes is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Buroker is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buroker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Lukenbill is a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lukenbill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Westberg is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Westberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Behrens is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Internal Medicine

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Brugioni is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brugioni has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Febrile Neutropenia.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Hill is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Lair is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Hemochromatosis, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Lazaro Rabang
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    4005 NW Urbandale Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lazaro Rabang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Rabang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Ricardo Bendezu
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Ankeny

    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Bendezu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Bendezu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Hematology
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Hematology

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 280, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kartik Anand is a Hematologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Lung Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness
    Experienced in Acute Mountain Sickness

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 285, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daulath Singh is a Hematologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Agranulocytosis, and Fasciotomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Mountain Sickness?

    Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high altitudes, usually above 8000 feet (ft) or 2400 meters (m).

    When should I see an Acute Mountain Sickness doctor near 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 an Acute Mountain Sickness doctor near 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 Acute Mountain Sickness doctors near 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 Acute Mountain Sickness doctors near 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 an Acute Mountain Sickness doctor near 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 Acute Mountain Sickness doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Mountain Sickness 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 Acute Mountain Sickness doctor near 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 Acute Mountain Sickness 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 Acute Mountain Sickness 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 Acute Mountain Sickness doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Mountain Sickness 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 Acute Mountain Sickness doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Mountain Sickness 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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