The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Ames, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 102 doctor with experience in DICER1 Syndrome near Ames, IA. Of these, 92 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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102 providers found
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shankar Raman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery

    MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracey Jurgensmeier is a General Surgeon and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Jurgensmeier, NP is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, DICER1 Syndrome, and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany Torstenson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Torstenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

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    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Pfundheller is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Pfundheller, NP is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DICER1 Syndrome, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, and HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Castle is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Castle, NP is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Castle, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Beck is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Beck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

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

    Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kraemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amol Agarwal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Page is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Obstetrical Gynecological Associates Of Des Moines PLC.

    330 Laurel St Ste 1100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Feltz is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Feltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trupti Mehta is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Dysplasia, Menorrhagia, Female Genital Sores, Painful Menstrual Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonam Patel is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Plasmacytoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venkatesh Rudrapatna is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Rudrapatna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 110 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    2222 53rd Ave, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Perumpail is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Perumpail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Hamling is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hamling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hamling is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abby Gonik is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Gonik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    MercyOne Cedar Falls Gastroenterology Care

    516 South Division Street, Suite 110, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Mujica is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Mujica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mujica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Waterloo Breast Center

    3421 West 9th Street, 0, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Sugandi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sugandi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Breast Cancer, and Fibroadenoma.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Levan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Levan, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Richter Syndrome, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Family Medicine | Counselor
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Family Medicine | Counselor

    MercyOne Waukee Family Medicine

    25 West Hickman Road, 
    Waukee, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brianne Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Counselor and Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of DICER1 Syndrome?

    DICER1 syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of a variety of cancerous and noncancerous (benign) tumors, most commonly certain types of tumors that occur in the lungs, kidneys, ovaries, and thyroid (a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck). Affected individuals can develop one or more types of tumors, and members of the same family can have different types. However, the risk of tumor formation in individuals with DICER1 syndrome is only moderately increased compared with tumor risk in the general population; most individuals with genetic changes associated with this condition never develop tumors.

    When should I see a DICER1 Syndrome doctor near Ames, 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor near Ames, 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctors near Ames, 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctors near Ames, 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor near Ames, 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor near Ames, 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctors near Ames, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the DICER1 Syndrome 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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