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    MediFind found 144 doctor with experience in Diarrhea near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 130 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    144 providers found
      Distinguished in Diarrhea
      Distinguished in Diarrhea

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Poonputt Chotiprasidhi is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chotiprasidhi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Julie Hanson
      Advanced in Diarrhea
      Pediatrics
      Advanced in Diarrhea
      Pediatrics

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care

      330 Laurel St., Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      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 Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, and Asthma in Children.

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      Peter Grubel
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Gastroenterology Hospitalists

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Grubel is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grubel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Tamara Risen
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tamara Risen is a Pediatrics specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Risen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, and Delayed Growth.

      Hazim Zaghloul
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Specialty Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 1200, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hazim Zaghloul is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zaghloul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Lactose Intolerance.

      Daniel Dimeo
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Specialty Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 1200, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Dimeo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dimeo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Encopresis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Bowel Incontinence.

      Mustafa Eldadah
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Experienced in Diarrhea

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mustafa Eldadah is a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Eldadah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

      Andrew Bernard
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics

      MercyOne Des Moines Hospitalists

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Bernard is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bernard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Rotor Syndrome, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Dean Moews
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dean Moews is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Moews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Dehydration, Low Sodium Level, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

      Michael Blaess
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne East Village Family Medicine

      1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Blaess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Blaess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Robert Callahan
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Beaverdale Family Medicine

      4326 Hickman Road, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Callahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

      Advanced in Diarrhea
      Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diarrhea
      Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amber has been an RN for the past eight years. Last December, she completed her Master of Science to become an ARNP and is excited to start her career at The Iowa Clinic. Ms. Dvorak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Family Medicine
      317 6th Ave, Suite 901, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Burmese, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Mchose is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mchose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Mchose is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      330 Laurel St, Suite 1200, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Karen Plati is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Plati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Encopresis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Plati is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Family Medicine

      Primary Health Care Inc

      250 Laurel St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joel Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics
      1111 6th Ave # Main3, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tara Andersen is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Increased Head Circumference, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Andersen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Internal Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      1215 Pleasant Street, Suite 206, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Julia Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Pyridoxine Deficiency, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Emergency Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Emergency Medicine | Pediatrics
      1200 Pleasant St, Blank Childrens Hospital, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amna Jafry is an Emergency Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jafry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), and Asthma in Children.

      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1200 Pleasant St, Suite 509, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients

      Marco Olivera-Martinez is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Olivera-Martinez has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Olivera-Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diarrhea
      Internal Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1221 Pleasant St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tyler Casey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Casey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Casey is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Diarrhea?

      Diarrhea is when you pass loose or watery stool.

      When should I see a Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 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 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 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 Des Moines, 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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