The 20 Best Crohn's Disease Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Crohn's Disease Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 143 doctor with experience in Crohn's Disease near Iowa, US. Of these, 113 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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143 providers found
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Page is a General Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1378 NW 124th St, 
    Clive, IA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Leman is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Leman has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1378 NW 124th St Fl 2, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Archana Verma is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Verma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Mirac Ince is a Gastroenterologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ince is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Iowa Specialty Hospitals And Clinics-Fort Dodge

    2700 1st Ave S, 
    Fort Dodge, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Adams is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Dr. Adams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3625 N Ankeny Blvd Ste D, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Martin is a Gastroenterologist in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Berdon Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    David Elliott is a Gastroenterologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Elliott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Steven Polyak is a Gastroenterologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Polyak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amol Agarwal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Shankar Raman
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shankar Raman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Mel F. Roca
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

    Victor Mujica
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 104, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Mujica is a Gastroenterologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Mujica is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Molly Gross is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paula Beckwith is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Beckwith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Jennifer Hrabe is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hrabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayin Lin is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kraemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    John Cromwell is a Colorectal Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Cromwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Delirium, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael O'brien is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    808 E Pierce St Ste 301, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derrick Eichele is a Gastroenterologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Eichele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Crohn's Disease?

    Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes the digestive tract to become inflamed and is characterized by severe diarrhea and abdominal pain. The areas of the digestive tract affected by Crohn’s disease are different depending on the person; however, it most commonly affects the small intestine and colon. Crohn’s disease is progressive and has several subtypes that are categorized by the area of the digestive tract affected. The incidence of Crohn’s disease in the U.S. and the world has been increasing; however, the reasons why are unknown. Crohn’s disease is considered to be an autoimmune disorder caused by the body’s immune system attacking normal cells and develops more frequently in people who are between the ages of 15 and 40 (but can appear earlier), who have a family history of inflammatory bowel disease, who are of Eastern European Jewish (Ashkenazi) descent, or those who smoke.

    When should I see a Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Crohn's Disease 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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