The 20 Best Acute Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in pleasant hill, IA

Find the Top Acute Pancreatitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Acute Pancreatitis near pleasant hill, IA. Of these, 89 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Urgent Care

    5900 E. University Ave., Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Chandani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis

    Office

    2508 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsey Christianson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Christianson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Christianson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

    5900 E. University Ave., Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Strang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Strang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Roe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Beaverdale Family Medicine

    4326 Hickman Road, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Callahan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Health Care East Side Clinic

    3509 E 29th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chandan Mitra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mitra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mitra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corp.

    840 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stacey Neu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Accessory Pancreas, and Pancreas Divisum. Dr. Neu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corp.

    840 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corrine Ganske is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ganske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Acute Pancreatitis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corp.

    840 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anish Keshwani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Keshwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lymphangitis, Lung Metastases, Sinusitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Keshwani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corp.

    840 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Logan Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Dehydration, Low Blood Pressure, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corp.

    840 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cynthia Hoque is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hoque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gitelman Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Potassium Level, and Idiopathic Edema. Dr. Hoque is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1201 Pennsylvania Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Luepke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Luepke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1201 Pennsylvania Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic

    1225 Pleasant Street, Suite 216, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Tallman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tallman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Tallman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tallman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital

    700 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Halverson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Halverson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Halverson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Gastroenterology Hospitalists

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Grubel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grubel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Grubel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hanson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Severidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Mathes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mathes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mathes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelsey Randel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Randel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giardia Infection, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Randel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Pancreatitis?

    Acute pancreatitis is sudden swelling and inflammation of the pancreas.

    When should I see an Acute Pancreatitis doctor near pleasant hill, 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 Pancreatitis doctor near pleasant hill, 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 Pancreatitis doctors near pleasant hill, 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 Pancreatitis doctors near pleasant hill, 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 Pancreatitis doctor near pleasant hill, 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 Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Pancreatitis 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 Pancreatitis doctor near pleasant hill, 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 Pancreatitis 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 Pancreatitis 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 Pancreatitis doctors near pleasant hill, IA?

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

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