The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors Near Me in West Des Moines, IA

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The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors near West Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 122 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    David Mcallister
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines,, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    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 
     (2.9 miles away)
    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.

    Daniel Shivapour
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    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).

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    Marc Klein
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center

    1755 59th Pl, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Klein is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    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.

    Michael Fraizer
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fraizer is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Fraizer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

    Mark Mcgaughey
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Mcgaughey is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcgaughey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Arterial Embolism, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Magdi Ghali
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Des Moines

    411 Laurel St Ste A250, 
    Des Moines,, IA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Cardiology-Lakeview

    6000 University Ave Ste A20, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nelson Telles is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Telles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Apoplexy, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 231, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lovell is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lovell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Office

    5880 University Ave Ste 102, 
    West Des Moines,, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Liberato Iannone is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Iannone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Angina, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines,, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Verhey is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Verhey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shakuntala Advani is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Advani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Enrico Martin
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enrico Martin is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Matthew Mccormick
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Mccormick is an Internal Medicine provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Jared Routh
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines,, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Routh is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Routh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 231, 
    West Des Moines,, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lemon is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Lemon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    West Lakes Sleep Center LLC

    5950 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines,, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Wesley is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Wesley has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines,, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Doerer is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Doerer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Angina.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Bear is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 near West 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 Apoplexy doctor near West 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 Apoplexy doctors near West 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 Apoplexy doctors near West 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 Apoplexy doctor near West 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 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 near West 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 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 near West Des Moines, IA?

    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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