Advanced in Chronic Subdural Hematoma

Dr. Carlos Pelaez

General Surgery
The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 

Advanced in Chronic Subdural Hematoma
The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 
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Overview

Carlos Pelaez is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Pelaez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in IA
Hospital Affiliations
Trinity Regional Medical Center
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Call: 515-875-9770
Other Locations
Office
7147 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Call: 515-283-1541

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Prehospital oral chlorhexidine does not reduce the rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia among critically ill trauma patients: A prospective concurrent-control study.
Prehospital oral chlorhexidine does not reduce the rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia among critically ill trauma patients: A prospective concurrent-control study.
Journal: Journal of critical care
Published: January 29, 2015
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Richard Sidwell, MD has been with The Iowa Clinic since 2001. Upon his return to Des Moines, he wanted to be with a premier group of doctors and be in a clinic that is physician owned and led, which is why he chose The Iowa Clinic. Trauma Surgery was Dr. Sidwell’s very first experience as a surgical resident in 1993 and right away he knew this was the field for him. He likes to care for patients from their injury and throughout their recovery. Trauma surgery allows Dr. Sidwell to be involved in the full spectrum of care of a severely injured patient, starting with their arrival in the emergency department, continuing with their hospital care – including operative and critical care – and culminating with their rehabilitation and recovery. There is nothing more rewarding than caring for a critically injured patient and seeing a successful recovery. Dr. Sidwell cares for a wide range of ages, from young children to the elderly, using his full medical skills, both operative and non-operative. Dr. Sidwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hernia Surgery.

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Des Moines, IA 
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515-875-9770
Languages Spoken:
English
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      • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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