Experienced in Aortic Dissection
Experienced in Aortic Dissection
5950 University Avenue, 
West Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Dr. Nicholas Southard became a vascular surgeon because he wanted to make a dramatic impact on patients by preventing strokes, limb loss and aneurysm ruptures. He joined The Iowa Clinic in 2013, directly out of training, due to The Clinic's reputation as a well-respected diverse group of providers who offer high-quality care to the community. He was also drawn to the Vascular Surgery Department's long-standing history of providing cutting edge treatment to vascular patients.

Dr. Southard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Licenses
Vascular Surgery in IA
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery — General And Vascular Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Greene County Medical Center
Pella Regional Health Center
Mahaska Health Partnership
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
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  • POS
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Locations

The Iowa Clinic
5950 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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