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    MediFind found 708 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Iowa, US. Of these, 582 are Experienced, 107 are Advanced and 19 are Distinguished.

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    708 providers found
      Lucas Groben
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      Office

      1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 102A, 
      Ottumwa, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lucas Groben is a Cardiologist in Ottumwa, Iowa. Dr. Groben is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      David Mcallister
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

      5880 University Ave, 
      West Des Moines,, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Mcallister is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Mcallister is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Mark Tannenbaum
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

      5880 University Ave, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Tannenbaum is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tannenbaum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Atherectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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      Ahsan Maqsood
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Office

      2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 320, 
      Waterloo, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ahsan Maqsood is a Cardiologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Maqsood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Necrosis, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

      Richard Valente
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Office

      2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 320, 
      Waterloo,, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Valente is a Cardiologist in Waterloo,, Iowa. Dr. Valente is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Ectopic Heartbeat, Necrosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Terrence T. Slattery
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute (Mercy Council Bluffs)

      800 Mercy Dr, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Terrence Slattery is a Cardiologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Slattery is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Slattery is currently accepting new patients.

      Magdi Ghali
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Des Moines

      411 Laurel St Ste A250, 
      Des Moines,, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Magdi Ghali is a Cardiologist in Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Ghali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Apoplexy, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      UnityPoint Health

      801 5th St, 
      Sioux City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mir Subla is a Cardiologist in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Subla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Ectopic Heartbeat, Fainting, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Medicine PLLC

      1236 E Rusholme St Ste 300, 
      Davenport,, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Sharis is a Cardiologist in Davenport,, Iowa. Dr. Sharis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Daniel Shivapour
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

      5880 University Ave, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Shivapour is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Shivapour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Aaron From
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine

      Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

      5880 University Ave, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aaron From is an Internal Medicine provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. From is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

      Timothy Hart
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      Unity Point Cardiology Penn Ave

      1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Hart is a Cardiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Unstable Angina, Heart Attack, Metabolic Syndrome, Apoplexy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Khalid Changal
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      UnityPoint Health

      801 5th St, 
      Sioux City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Khalid Changal is a Cardiologist in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Changal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

      Suhas Bhat
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Cardiology

      Healthy Heart Sleep Programs

      1816 Philadelphia St, 
      Ames, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suhas Bhat is a Cardiologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, Angina, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Nabil Braiteh
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      UnityPoint Health

      801 5th St, 
      Sioux City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nabil Braiteh is a Cardiologist in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Braiteh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Apoplexy, and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.

      Byron Beasley
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

      1000 4th St SW, 
      Mason City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Byron Beasley is a Cardiologist in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Beasley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Joseph Cookman
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Unitypoint Health-Trinity Heart Center

      800 Kenyon Rd Ste Z, 
      Fort Dodge, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Cookman is a Cardiologist in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Dr. Cookman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

      Rajeev Fernando
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Cardiology-Methodist Plaza

      1215 Pleasant St Ste 414, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajeev Fernando is a Cardiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Fernando is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Martin Aronow
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Knoxville Community Hospital Inc.

      1202 W Howard St, 
      Knoxville, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Martin Aronow is a Cardiologist in Knoxville, Iowa. Dr. Aronow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Randolph Rough
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Apoplexy
      Internal Medicine

      Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Des Moines

      411 Laurel St Ste A250, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Randolph Rough is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Apoplexy?

      Apoplexy is bleeding into an organ or loss of blood flow to an organ. For example,

      • Adrenal apoplexy -- bleeding into the adrenal glands
      • Pituitary apoplexy -- bleeding into the pituitary gland

      Apoplexy most often refers to stroke symptoms that occur suddenly. Such symptoms occur due to bleeding into the brain. It can also occur by a blood clot in a brain blood vessel. Conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage or stroke are sometimes called apoplexy.

      Functional apoplexy is when a person appears to be having stroke-like symptoms. However, there is no brain defect.

      When should I see an Apoplexy doctor in Iowa, US?

      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 Apoplexy doctor in Iowa, US?

      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 Apoplexy doctors in Iowa, US?

      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 Apoplexy doctors in Iowa, US?

      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 Apoplexy doctor in Iowa, US?

      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 Apoplexy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctor in Iowa, US?

      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 Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctors in Iowa, US?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Apoplexy 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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