The 20 Best Brain Abscess Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Brain Abscess near Iowa, US. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics | Thoracic Surgery

    MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite B1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esmiralda Henderson is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Orthopedics

    MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite B1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Munson is an Orthopedics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Munson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Greenlee is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Greenlee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

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    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Howard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saul Wilson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringobulbia, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

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

    Grant Shumaker is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Shumaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    MercyOne North Iowa Neurosurgery

    1010 4th Street Southwest, Suite 105, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Solomon Ondoma is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Ondoma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Stroke, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Northeast Iowa Family Medicine & Residency

    2055 Kimball Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shikha Yadav is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Malnutrition, Constrictive Pericarditis, and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Satoka Shidoh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shidoh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hemangiopericytoma, Brain Abscess, Spinal Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hiroto Kawasaki is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kawasaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    Rebecca J Metzger DDS LLC

    1015 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Godfrey Thuku is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Thuku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Tendinitis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nahom Teferi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Teferi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma, Syringobulbia, Bone Tumor, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shrestha Prabin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Prabin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangiopericytoma, Brain Abscess, Thrombophlebitis, Spinal Tumor, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Sleep Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sujana Madathil is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Madathil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Brain Herniation, and Brain Abscess.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Dlouhy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dlouhy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Syringobulbia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Cnos PC

    5708 Sunnybrook Ct, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hendrik Klopper is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Klopper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Pediatric Neurology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Glykys is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Glykys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Satoshi Yamaguchi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Yamaguchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Brain Abscess?

    A brain abscess is a collection of pus, immune cells, and other material in the brain, caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

    When should I see a Brain Abscess 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 a Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 a Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess doctors in Iowa, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Abscess 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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