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    MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Bladder Cancer near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Radiology
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Radiology

      Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karl Digman is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Digman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum.

      Richard Deming
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer

      MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 3300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Deming is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Deming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Advanced in Bladder Cancer
      Advanced in Bladder Cancer

      Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

      1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Behrens is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

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      Common conditions include: Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

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      Advanced in Bladder Cancer
      Advanced in Bladder Cancer

      Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

      1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Lukenbill is a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lukenbill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Advanced in Bladder Cancer
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Bladder Cancer
      Internal Medicine

      Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

      1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Buroker is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buroker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Bladder Cancer
      Distinguished in Bladder Cancer

      Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

      12129 University Ave, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Gallagher is a Urologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Gallagher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Gallagher is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Bladder Cancer
      Distinguished in Bladder Cancer

      Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

      1660 60th St, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Glowacki is a Urologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Glowacki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Glowacki is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Interventional Radiology

      Office

      1221 Pleasant St Ste 350, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Olaf Kaufman is an Interventional Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Internal Medicine

      University Of Iowa Health Care

      411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradley Hiatt is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hiatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer

      University Of Iowa Health Care

      411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christian Schultheis is a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schultheis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer

      University Of Iowa Health Care

      411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abdelaziz Elhaddad is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Elhaddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Essential Thrombocythemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology

      State University Of Iowa

      411 Laurel St, Suite A300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Heddinger is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Heddinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Heddinger is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

      411 Laurel St, Suite A300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Angela Sandre is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Sandre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

      411 Laurel St, Suite A300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Freeman is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

      411 Laurel St, Suite A300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Giselle Mery is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology

      Office

      411 Laurel St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roy Molina is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Molina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tara Graff is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Graff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Plasmacytoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Interventional Radiology

      Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Cook is an Interventional Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Urology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Urology | General Surgery

      Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

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

      Ryan Dornbier is a Urologist and a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dornbier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Aquablation, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Dornbier is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Bladder Cancer
      Experienced in Bladder Cancer

      Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

      700 E Uinversity Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Larsen is a Urologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Larsen has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Boils, Folliculitis, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Larsen is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Bladder Cancer?

      Bladder cancer is a malignancy of the organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine and is the sixth most common cancer in the U.S. Bladder cancer frequently starts in the cells lining the bladder (urothelial cells); however, it can also occur in other types of bladder cells as well as include more than one type of cell. Three types of bladder cancer that begin in the cells lining the bladder (urothelial cells) are 1) urothelial carcinoma, which is also called transitional cell carcinoma; 2) squamous cell carcinoma; and 3) adenocarcinoma. Urothelial carcinoma (Transitional cell carcinoma) – Urothelial carcinoma, which is the most common type of bladder cancer in the U.S., is found in the cells lining the inside of the bladder (urothelial), which expand when the bladder is full and contract when it is empty. Squamous cell carcinoma – Squamous cell carcinoma can occur from chronic bladder irritation, such as frequent bladder infections or long-term catheterization. While rare in the U.S., this cancer is common in other countries where parasite infections called schistosomiasis cause frequent bladder infections. Adenocarcinoma – Adenocarcinoma occurs in the glands of the bladder that secrete mucus and is rare in the U.S. Bladder cancer is further classified as either non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) or muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) – Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is the most common type of bladder cancer, and usually does not spread (metastasize); however, it frequently recurs after treatment. Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) – Muscle-invasive bladder cancer spreads to the muscle wall of the bladder and can be life-threatening. Bladder cancer is also categorized by the following stages: Stage 0 (0a and Ois) – Non-invasive papillary carcinoma or carcinoma in situ, with abnormal cells that may become cancerous and spread (metastasize). Stage I – Cancer has spread to the connective beyond the inner lining of the bladder (urothelial cells). Stage II – Cancer has spread to the muscle layers of the bladder. Stage III (IIIA and IIIB) – Cancer has spread to the fat outside the bladder, and possibly the reproductive organs, such as uterus, vagina, prostate, or seminal vesicles; or cancer has spread to one pelvic lymph node. Stage IV (IVA an IVB) – Cancer has spread from bladder to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) or pelvis; or cancer has spread to lymph nodes above common iliac arteries. Cancer has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body, such as liver, lung, and bone. Bladder cancers are further categorized based on the appearance of cells, as either a low-grade bladder tumor or high-grade bladder tumor. Low-grade bladder tumor – Low-grade bladder tumor has cells that look more like normal cells, grows slowly, and is usually non-invasive (does not spread). High-grade bladder tumor – High-grade bladder tumor has cells that look abnormal, is more aggressive, and is usually invasive (spreads). The stage and grade of bladder cancer determines its treatment and outcome (prognosis).

      When should I see a Bladder Cancer doctor near 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 a Bladder Cancer doctor near 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 Bladder Cancer doctors near 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 Bladder Cancer doctors near 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 a Bladder Cancer doctor near 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 Bladder Cancer doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bladder Cancer 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 a Bladder Cancer doctor near 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 Bladder Cancer 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 Bladder Cancer 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 Bladder Cancer doctors near Des Moines, IA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bladder Cancer 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 a Bladder Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bladder Cancer 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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