The 20 Best Breast Cancer Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Breast Cancer Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 408 doctor with experience in Breast Cancer near Iowa, US. Of these, 244 are Experienced, 110 are Advanced and 54 are Distinguished.

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    Tiffany Torstenson
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany Torstenson is a General Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Torstenson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Jennifer Castle
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Castle is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Mason City, Iowa. Ms. Castle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Susan Beck
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Beck is a General Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Beck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

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    Common conditions include: Breast Cancer in Men, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

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    Richard Deming
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 3300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Craig Nemechek
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

    801 Fifth Street, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Nemechek is a General Surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Nemechek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Abdi Ahari
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery

    250 South Crescent Drive, Suite 204, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdi Ahari is a General Surgeon in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Ahari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Lawrence Volz
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

    801 Fifth Street, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Volz is a General Surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Volz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    David T. Mortensen
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David T. Mortensen M.D. joined CHI Health Clinic in August of 2005. Dr. Mortensen is trained to perform a full range of surgeries including colon/rectal gallbladder gastrointestinal breast thyroid hernia repair and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Mortensen is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep for Colon Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Sneha Phadke is an Internal Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Phadke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonia Sugg is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sugg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Sugg is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ingrid Lizarraga is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lizarraga is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Lizarraga is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Weigel is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Weigel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Weigel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Cedar Valley Medical Specialists PC

    1753 W Ridgeway Ave, Suite 104, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayson Gesme is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Gesme is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Lump, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Gesme is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    The Iowa Clinic

    832 Northeast Alice's Road, 
    Waukee, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Hamling is a General Surgeon in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Hamling is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Siouxland Hematology Oncology Associates LLP

    230 Nebraska St, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Wender is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Wender is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Genesis Cancer Care Institute

    1401 W Central Park Ave # 1, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Spector is an Oncologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Spector is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Prow is an Oncologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Prow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Wilbur is a Hematologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Wilbur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Mark Karwal is an Internal Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Karwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rasa Buntinas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Buntinas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Breast Cancer?

    Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer:

    • Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that carry milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type.
    • Lobular carcinoma starts in the parts of the breast, called lobules, which produce milk.

    In rare cases, other kinds of breast cancer can start in other areas of the breast.

    When should I see a Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer doctor search results page. 

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

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

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