The 20 Best Diarrhea Doctors Near Me in Altoona, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Diarrhea near Altoona, IA. Of these, 92 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

    5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

    5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Libby Naeve is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Naeve is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

    5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Strang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Strang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

    5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Mcgargill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Mcgargill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Pediatrics | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Pediatrics | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Pediatrics Care

    5900 East University Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacey Milani is a Pediatrics specialist and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Milani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her clinical expertise encompasses Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Croup, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Experienced in Diarrhea

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    2720 8th St SW, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanton Danielson is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Altoona, Iowa. Dr. Danielson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Painful Swallowing.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    2720 8th St SW, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Sixta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Dr. Sixta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Office

    160 Adventureland Dr NW Ste C, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Abler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Dr. Abler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Abler is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine and American Board Of Osteopathic Medicine.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Emergency Medicine

    Doctorsnow Walk-In Care LC

    3770 8th St SW, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Fasbender is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Dr. Fasbender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3770 8th St SW Ste B, 
    Altoona, IA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Holzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Dr. Holzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Pediatrics

    Office

    5900 E University Ave Ste 300, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Metts is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Metts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Health Care East Side Clinic

    3509 E 29th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leatrice Olson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Pediatrics

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care

    330 Laurel St., Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Hanson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    MercyOne Ankeny Internal Medicine

    800 East 1st Street, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dominick Ervelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Ervelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Diverticular Disease, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

    800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Bendezu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Bendezu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Pediatrics

    MercyOne Ankeny Pediatrics Care

    800 East 1st Street, Suite 2200, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheri Folden is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Folden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Asthma in Children, Scarlet Fever, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics

    MercyOne Ankeny Pediatrics Care

    800 East 1st Street, Suite 2200, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Sinclair is a Pediatrics specialist and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Ms. Sinclair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics

    MercyOne Ankeny Pediatrics Care

    800 East 1st Street, Suite 2200, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Huebsch is a Pediatrics specialist and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Ms. Huebsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Diarrhea, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

    800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Abels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Abels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

    800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Diarrhea?

    Diarrhea is when you pass loose or watery stool.

    When should I see a Diarrhea doctor near Altoona, 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 Diarrhea doctor near Altoona, 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 Diarrhea doctors near Altoona, 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 Diarrhea doctors near Altoona, 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 Diarrhea doctor near Altoona, 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 Diarrhea doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea doctor near Altoona, 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea doctors near Altoona, IA?

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

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