The 20 Best Down Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Down Syndrome near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 49 are Experienced.

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49 providers found
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
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    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bender is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Osteoporosis, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Waterloo Neurology

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

    800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    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 Down Syndrome. 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.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    MercyOne Johnston Family Medicine

    5615 Northwest 86th Street, 
    Johnston, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Scrotal Swelling, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care

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

    Alireza Yarahmadi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Yarahmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Yarahmadi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Missouri Valley Clinic - Family Medicine

    631 N 8th St, 
    Missouri Valley, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Richter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Dr. Richter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osmotic Diuresis, Coronary Heart Disease, Dementia, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Richter is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Babikian is a Neurologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne North Iowa Family Medicine Residency

    1010 4th Street Southwest, Suite 340, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerrold White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. White is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Avera Acute Care — Estherville

    926 N 8th St, 
    Estherville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Creech is a family medicine physician at Avera Medical Group Estherville. Dr. Creech is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Creech is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Genesis Health Group

    3200 W Kimberly Rd, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mixsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mixsell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 280 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    McFarland Clinic-Carroll

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

    Joshua Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carroll, Iowa. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Sanford Sheldon Medical Center

    118 N 7th Ave, 
    Sheldon, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Becker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sheldon, Iowa. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare-Waukon

    105 E Main St, 
    Waukon, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Olson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukon, Iowa. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Vasoconstriction, Down Syndrome, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Services Iowa City Inc.

    269 N 1st Ave, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Schuster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Schuster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Sanford Clinic Sheldon

    800 Oak St, 
    Sheldon, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Lichty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sheldon, Iowa. Dr. Lichty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Penile Cancer, Heart Attack, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Stille is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Stille is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chadwick Nachtman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Nachtman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Holistic Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Holistic Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Van Buren County Hospital

    304 Franklin St, 
    Keosauqua, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Brecount is a primary care provider, practicing in Holistic Medicine in Keosauqua, Iowa. Ms. Brecount is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Dementia, Acute Cystitis, and Sciatica.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Down 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 Down Syndrome 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 Down 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 Down 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 Down Syndrome doctors near Des Moines, IA?

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

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