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

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 104 doctor with experience in Acute Pain near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 95 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
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    Sioux Center Health Avera

    1101 9th St SE, 
    Sioux Center, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Blake is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sioux Center, Iowa. Dr. Blake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Frozen Shoulder, and Endoscopy. Dr. Blake is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Blake is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    Sioux Center Health Avera

    1101 9th St SE, 
    Sioux Center, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryce Braaksma is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sioux Center, Iowa. Dr. Braaksma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Braaksma is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Braaksma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Nicolas Noiseux is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Noiseux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Infectious Arthritis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Knee Replacement. Dr. Noiseux is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Heather Kowalski is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kowalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Septic Arthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome. Dr. Kowalski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Orthopedics (Valley View)

    1288 Valley View Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel E.hatz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. E.hatz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. E.hatz is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. E.hatz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Robert Westermann is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Westermann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collins Pope Syndrome, Acute Pain, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Westermann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6001 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Vittetoe is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Vittetoe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Vittetoe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6001 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devon Goetz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Goetz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Office

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandeep Munjal is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Munjal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Munjal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Sports Medicine
    Referral may be required
    202 10th Street Se, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hart is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Tejinder Swaran-Singh is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Swaran-Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Acute Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Swaran-Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1660 60th St, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Dewall is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dewall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Dewall is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Pain
    Family Medicine

    Stewart Memorial Community Hospital

    1301 W Main St, 
    Lake City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Burns is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake City, Iowa. Dr. Burns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Dysarthria, Low Blood Pressure, Appendicitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Crow Valley Orthopedics Care

    2300 53rd Ave, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Pugely is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Pugely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pugely is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Pugely is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clinton Specialty Care

    1410 N. 4th St., 
    Clinton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Kalb is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Kalb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kalb is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Kalb is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Hospitalists

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Petty is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Petty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Acute Pain, Polydactyly, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly. Dr. Petty is board certified in Pediatrics Care, American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Petty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Orthopedics Care

    250 S. Crescent Drive, Suite M1100, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Darron Jones is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Jones is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery, American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Children's Hospital ICU - PICU

    1111 6th Ave. E. Tower, Level 3, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahul Raman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Acute Pain, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Raman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Hospitalists

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akinbode Egbelakin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Egbelakin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Acute Pain, and Biliary Atresia. Dr. Egbelakin is board certified in Pediatrics Care, American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Egbelakin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Experienced in Acute Pain
    Referral may be required

    Mitchell County Regional Health Center - Osage Clinic

    620 N. 8th St., 
    Osage, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Rattay is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Osage, Iowa. Dr. Rattay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Rattay is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery, American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Rattay is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Pain?

    Acute pain is defined as pain that occurs suddenly, is usually sharp, and lasts no longer than six months. Acute pain may be mild, moderate, or severe. Acute pain usually means that there is an underlying cause that needs to be evaluated. Acute pain goes away when the underlying cause has resolved. Some causes of acute pain include cuts and burns, dental work, muscle strains, inflammation, tissue damage, diseases, fractured bones, surgery, and labor and childbirth.

    When should I see an Acute Pain 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 Pain 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 Pain 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 Pain 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 Pain 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 Pain doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Pain 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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