The 20 Best Decerebrate Posture Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 119 doctor with experience in Decerebrate Posture near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 112 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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119 providers found
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Floyd Valley Clinics — Le Mars

    714 Lincoln St NE, 
    Le Mars, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Odens is a family medicine physician at Floyd Valley Clinics LeMars. Dr. Odens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Osteoarthritis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Odens is board certified in Board Eligible - ABMS Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    MercyOne Cedar Falls Family Medicine

    516 S. Division St., Suite 110, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Carlsen is accepting new patients at MercyOne Parkersburg Family Medicine on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. She is currently not accepting new patients at MercyOne Cedar Falls Family Medicine.Dr. Carlsen received her medical degree from Des Moines University in 2013 and completed the family medicine residency at MercyOne North Iowa in 2016. She has vast experience caring for Iowa seniors and treating their specific medical needs. “I’ve always had a passion for geriatric care and working with my patients to ensure they live long, happy and healthy lives,” she said. Dr. Carlsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Carlsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

    800 E. 1st St., Suite 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Harrison, DO, specializes in Family Medicine at MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine & Urgent Care Clinic in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Harrison is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine

    1410 6th Ave. S., 
    Clear Lake, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mixdorf has always enjoyed helping others and solving problems, so a career as a primary care provider is the perfect fit for her. She has been practicing for more than 20 years. As a trained osteopathic physician, she uses the skills she has obtained throughout the years to figure out how to treat the whole person (mind, body and spirit). Dr. Mixdorf enjoys coordinating the care between the specialists. She believes performing minor procedures such as joint injections and skin lesion removals, preventative medicine and taking care of chronic disease along with occasional acute problems makes for a well-rounded practice. She looks forward to caring for you and your family. Dr. Mixdorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C. Dr. Mixdorf is board certified in Family Medicine, American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne La Porte City Family Medicine

    601 Highway 218 N., 
    La Porte City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Renaud specializes in all areas of family medicine, including health maintenance examinations for all ages, follow-up care for on-going medical conditions, as well as diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Dr. Renaud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Lung Metastases, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Renaud is board certified in Family Medicine, American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Renaud is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Paltzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Paltzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Medical Clinic

    1219 Main St, 
    Hamburg, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelli Woltemath is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Iowa. Dr. Woltemath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. She is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Myrtue Medical Center-Harlan Clinic

    1220 Chatburn Ave, 
    Harlan, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Harlan, Iowa. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Kidney Stones, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Spectrum Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.

    3600 Lincoln Way, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Feddersen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Feddersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Center

    1501 E 10th St, 
    Atlantic, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seann Atkinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlantic, Iowa. Dr. Atkinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Anemia, Coronary Heart Disease, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Ida Grove Family Health Center PLLC

    101 2nd St, 
    Ida Grove, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Luft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ida Grove, Iowa. Dr. Luft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Balantidiasis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Centerville Medical Center

    1 Saint Joseph Dr, 
    Centerville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Fraser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Centerville, Iowa. Dr. Fraser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    McFarland Clinic-Carroll

    1214 S Grant Rd, 
    Carroll, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Greg Perkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carroll, Iowa. Dr. Perkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Essential Thrombocythemia, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2600 Outer Dr N, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Krohn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Krohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Office

    421 E Merle Hibbs Blvd, 
    Marshalltown, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Murabito is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marshalltown, Iowa. Dr. Murabito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Idiopathic Neutropenia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture

    Sioux Valley Family Health

    115 E Maple St, 
    Cherokee, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Vandelune is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cherokee, Iowa. Dr. Vandelune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Alejandro Curiel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Curiel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Low Potassium Level, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Newton Clinic PC

    300 N 4th Ave E Ste 200, 
    Newton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Edwards is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newton, Iowa. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Post Polio Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
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    Office

    13435 University Ave Ste 500, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Conner is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Conner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael O'conner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. O'conner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Decerebrate Posture?

    Decerebrate posture is an abnormal body posture that involves the arms and legs being held straight out, the toes being pointed downward, and the head and neck being arched backward. The muscles are tightened and held rigidly. This type of posturing usually means there has been severe damage to the brain. People who have this condition should get medical attention right away.

    When should I see a Decerebrate Posture doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    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 Decerebrate Posture doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    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 Decerebrate Posture doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    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 Decerebrate Posture doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    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 Decerebrate Posture doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    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 Decerebrate Posture doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Decerebrate Posture 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 Decerebrate Posture doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    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 Decerebrate Posture 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 Decerebrate Posture 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 Decerebrate Posture doctors near Des Moines, IA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Decerebrate Posture 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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