The 20 Best Cryptococcosis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Cryptococcosis Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Cryptococcosis near Iowa, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Daniel Lamptey
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    UnityPoint Health

    624 Jones St., 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lamptey is an Infectious Disease provider in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Lamptey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hepatitis, Strep Throat, and Hepatitis C.

    Distinguished in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Damian Krysan is an Infectious Disease provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Krysan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Meningitis, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, and Polydactyly.

    Joseph Carrington
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Carrington is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Carrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Respiratory Acidosis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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    Ravi Vemuri
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Vemuri is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Vemuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Infectious Arthritis, and Pneumonia.

    Aneesa Afroze
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aneesa Afroze is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Afroze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Strep Throat, and Infectious Arthritis.

    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Hodges is an Infectious Disease provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hodges has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Cryptococcosis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Casey Rice
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Casey Rice is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rice has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Strep Throat.

    Karen Blust
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    State University Of Iowa

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

    Karen Blust is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Blust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Nocardiosis, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Francisco Rincon
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Rincon is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rincon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Actinomycosis, and Sepsis.

    Loreen Herwaldt
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Loreen Herwaldt is an Infectious Disease provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Herwaldt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Leishmaniasis, Osteomyelitis, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Daniel Diekema
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Diekema is an Infectious Disease provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Diekema has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and COVID-19.

    J G. Thomas
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (Valley View)

    1288 Valley View Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    J Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Ureteroscopy.

    Olusola Ogundipe
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center

    801 5th St, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olusola Ogundipe is an Infectious Disease provider in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Ogundipe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are SAPHO Syndrome, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Philip Polgreen is an Infectious Disease provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Polgreen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Flu, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (201 Building)

    201 Ridge St, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Kricsfeld is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Kricsfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Hospital Medicine

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Multi-Specialty-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Terrero is a Hospital Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Terrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Scrofula, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Genesis Infectious Disease

    1228 E Rusholme St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharat Motwani is an Infectious Disease provider in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Motwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Rearigh is an Internal Medicine provider in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Rearigh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Fulton is an Infectious Disease provider in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Fulton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Nocardiosis, Infectious Arthritis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Multi-Specialty-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Romero is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Romero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Nocardiosis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cryptococcosis?

    Cryptococcosis is infection with the fungi Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii.

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

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

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

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