The 20 Best Croup Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Croup Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 120 doctor with experience in Croup near Iowa, US. Of these, 98 are Experienced and 22 are Advanced.

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    Sarah Barnhart
    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup

    Des Moines Pediatric And Adolescent Clinic

    2301 Beaver Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Barnhart, ARNP is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who joined the Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent team in 2019. She completed here undergraduate studies in 2014 at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, IA. She started her nursing career as a NICU nurse at Mercy Hospital here in Des Moines, followed by a few years of travel nursing with her now husband. She then went on to complete her master’s degree in nursing in 2019 from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO where she specialized in pediatrics.Sarah is a Des Moines native that has always had a passion for the pediatric population and loves serving her hometown community. She believed in a holistic approach that encompasses caring for her patients and their entire family. With her background in newborns, and having young children of her own, she especially loves helping new parents navigate their new roles.She lives in Waukee with her husband, twin daughters, and her German Shepard, Gracie. She enjoys cooking/baking, traveling, reading, game night with friends, and spending time with her family. Dr. Barnhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top areas of expertise are Herpangina, Croup, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Julie Hanson
    Advanced in Croup
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Croup
    Pediatrics

    Mercyone Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care

    330 Laurel St Ste 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Hanson is a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, and Asthma in Children.

    Stephanie Sinclair
    Advanced in Croup
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Croup
    Nurse Practitioner

    Mercyone Des Moines Midwives

    800 E 1st St Ste 2200, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Sinclair is a Nurse Practitioner in Ankeny, Iowa. Ms. Sinclair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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    Brian Sims
    Advanced in Croup
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Croup
    Pediatrics

    Mercyone Waterloo Pediatric Heart Care

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 510, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Sims is a Pediatrics provider in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sims is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, Obesity in Children, and Herpangina.

    Cheri Folden
    Advanced in Croup
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Croup
    Pediatrics

    Office

    800 E 1st St Ste 1200, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheri Folden is a Pediatrics provider in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Folden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Asthma in Children, Scarlet Fever, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Kevin Peterson
    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    307 E Scenic Valley Ave, 
    Indianola, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Peterson is a Pediatrics provider in Indianola, Iowa. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Croup, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Chickenpox.

    Rana Al
    Advanced in Croup
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Croup
    Pediatrics

    Mercyone Johnston Family Medicine

    5615 NW 86th St, 
    Johnston, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rana Al is a Pediatrics provider in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Al is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Scarlet Fever, Asthma in Children, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Robert Fornoff
    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup

    Des Moines Pediatric And Adolescent Clinic

    2785 N Ankeny Blvd, Suite 28, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Fornoff, MD is a pediatrician who has been with Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic since 2004. He received his undergraduate degree from Drake University, and then attended the University of Minnesota Medical School. After graduating in 2001, he completed his residency at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.Dr. Fornoff grew up in central Illinois, but he considers central Iowa to be his home. He wanted to be a pediatrician since he was a teenager, and he considers working at Des Moines Pediatrics to be living the dream! He has special interests in asthma, sports medicine, mental health, and newborn care.He lives in Ankeny with his wife, and his two daughters are now in high school and college. He enjoys watching and playing basketball, reading, watching sci-fi shows, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Fornoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Herpangina, Roseola, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Kelsey Huebsch
    Advanced in Croup
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Croup
    Nurse Practitioner

    Mercy Central Pediatric Clinic

    330 Laurel St Ste 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Huebsch is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Huebsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Diarrhea, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Carly Theiler is a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Theiler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top area of expertise is Croup.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Tameem Shoukih is a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shoukih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. His top areas of expertise are Roseola, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Croup, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup

    Office

    1410 SW Tradition Dr Ste 200, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Sullivan is a Radiologist in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top area of expertise is Croup.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup

    Office

    1601 NW 114th St, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Van Roekel is a Pediatrics provider in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Van Roekel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Delayed Growth, Diarrhea, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Advanced in Croup
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Croup
    Pediatrics

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Kolker is a Pediatrics provider in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Kolker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Diarrhea, Obesity in Children, and Delayed Growth.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Mcnew is a Pediatrics provider in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Mcnew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tara Andersen is a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Increased Head Circumference, and Delayed Growth.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Hartwigsen is a Pediatrics provider in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Hartwigsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, and Asthma in Children.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Wendland is a Pediatrics provider in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Wendland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Delayed Growth, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup

    Genesis Health Group, Pediatrics At Genesis Healthplex, Bettendorf

    2140 53rd Ave, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Stecher is a Pediatrics provider in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Stecher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Croup, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Callahan is a Pediatrics provider in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Croup?

    Croup is an infection of the upper airways that causes breathing difficulty and a barking cough. Croup is due to swelling around the vocal cords. It is common in infants and children.

    When should I see a Croup 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 Croup 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 Croup 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 Croup 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 Croup 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 Croup doctor search results page. 

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

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

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