The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in West Des Moines, IA
Find the Top Cholecystitis Experts and Specialists
MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery
Dr. Jayawardena believes in providing the best possible outcomes for his patients. His goal is to provide care using leading-edge surgical techniques that offer faster recovery and less invasive surgery for his patients. He takes the time to explain the care that is needed and is always available for questions. At the end of the day, their well-being is of utmost importance to him. Dr. Jayawardena is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Jayawardena is board certified in General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Jayawardena is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
Dennis Whitmer, DO, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group (Des Moines) in Des Moines, Iowa.Born and raised in Kansas. Moved to Iowa in 1993. Graduated from The University of Kansas and practiced PT for five years. Medical school at Des Moines University and Surgery Residency at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Enjoy golfing and bicycling.My practice includes General, Breast and Robotic surgery. My Robotic practice has grown substantially over the past 3-5 years. I also enjoy my Breast Cancer and Surgery practice at MercyOne Comfort Women's Center. Dr. Whitmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Whitmer is currently accepting new patients.
CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)
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 Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mortensen is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center
Jeffrey Neitzel, DO, specializes in Surgical Critical Care at MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Neitzel is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Neitzel is currently accepting new patients.
CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)
Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep Colon Surgery. Dr. Hale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Ogilvie Syndrome. Dr. Hale is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hale is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center
Omer Ismail, MD, specializes in Surgery Critical Care at MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ismail is currently accepting new patients.
Knoxville Community Hospital Inc.
Timothy Mayfield is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Iowa. Dr. Mayfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dubuque Surgery PC
Phillip Bailey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
Dubuque Surgery PC
Ahmad El is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. El is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrectomy.
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Patrick Mcgonagill is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mcgonagill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care
Jeffrey Maire is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Maire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.
MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center
Ea-sle Chang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Colostomy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
I have been in surgical practice for 22 years, and look forward to bringing this experience to my patients in Des Moines. I try to treat every patient as family. Dr. Buhs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buhs is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
Ryan Roe, DO, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Roe is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center
Craig Nemechek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Nemechek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center
Joseph Morris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
MercyOne Clinton General Surgery
Calvin Atwell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Atwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Atwell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Atwell is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center
Lawrence Volz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Volz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center
William Rizk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Praveen Prasad, MD, specializes in General Surgery at VA Medical Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 06/30/2026














