The 20 Best Anal Fissure Doctors Near Me in council bluffs, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near council bluffs, IA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mortensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Mortensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mortensen is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Langenfeld is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Langenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Langenfeld is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Leinicke is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Leinicke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy. Dr. Leinicke is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Colon And Rectal Surgery)

    9850 Nicholas St Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Austin Person is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Person is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Ureteroscopy, and Colostomy. Dr. Person is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Colon And Rectal Surgery)

    9850 Nicholas St Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Ternent is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ternent is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ternent is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Hale is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Hale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Ogilvie Syndrome. Dr. Hale is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hale is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Gardner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gardner is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Colon And Rectal Surgery)

    9850 Nicholas St Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maniamparampil Shashidharan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Shashidharan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Shashidharan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (201 Building)

    201 Ridge St, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Bendorf is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Bendorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bendorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic Gastroenterology (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Medical Office Building One Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Kizer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Kizer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kizer is board certified in Gastroenterology - American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kizer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic Gastroenterology (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Medical Office Building One Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Al-Chalabi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Al-Chalabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Al-Chalabi is board certified in Gastroenterology - American Board Of Internal MedicineInternal Medicine - American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Al-Chalabi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Colon And Rectal Surgery)

    9850 Nicholas St Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Torgersen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Torgersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Torgersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Colon And Rectal Surgery)

    9850 Nicholas St Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Hernan Hernandez is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MPC Colonoscopy Center

    9850 Nicholas St Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garnet Blatchford is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Blatchford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Blatchford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates PC

    17001 Lakeside Hills Dr Ste 200, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Mcginn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Mcginn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcginn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Chi Health Clinic General Surgery (CuMc-Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gokul Subhas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Subhas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Subhas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UNMC Physicians

    988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Thompson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MPC Colonoscopy Center

    9850 Nicholas St Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Chiu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Ogilvie Syndrome, Toxic Megacolon, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Colostomy. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Anal Fissure?

    An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue (mucosa) lining the lower rectum (anus).

    When should I see an Anal Fissure doctor near council bluffs, 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 Anal Fissure doctor near council bluffs, 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 Anal Fissure doctors near council bluffs, 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 Anal Fissure doctors near council bluffs, 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 Anal Fissure doctor near council bluffs, 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 Anal Fissure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Anal Fissure 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 Anal Fissure doctor near council bluffs, 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 Anal Fissure 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 Anal Fissure 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 Anal Fissure doctors near council bluffs, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure 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 Anal Fissure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Anal Fissure 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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