The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 619 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 546 are Experienced, 53 are Advanced, 19 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Emphysema
    Elite in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Newell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Newell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Newell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Lakes Regional Healthcare

    2301 Hwy 71 South, 
    Spirit Lake, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Borus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Dr. Borus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Borus is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Borus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Avera Spencer Clinic Iowa

    101 E 10th St., 
    Spencer, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Yelena Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spencer, Iowa. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), DICER1 Syndrome, and Hypertension. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Clinic - E.

    1000 Langworthy St., 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Janes is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Janes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Emphysema, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Janes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Janes is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Centerville Medical Center

    1 Saint Joseph Drive, 
    Centerville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Buss is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Centerville, Iowa. Dr. Buss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, and Pleurisy. Dr. Buss is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Radiology | Neurology
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Radiology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mitchell Erickson is a Radiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Erickson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Familial Porencephaly. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Clinic - E.

    1000 Langworthy St., 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Braden Powers is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Powers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bullae, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Powers is board certified in Critical Care, American Board Of Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine). Dr. Powers is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Pulmonary Care

    1801 E. 54th St., Suite 100, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Anand Kommuri is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Kommuri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kommuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Pulmonary Care

    1801 E. 54th St., Suite 100, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Humphrey Wong is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Waterloo Pulmonology Care

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 402, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alhassan Badahman is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Badahman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Badahman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terry Falk is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Falk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Falk is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Gibson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gibson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Pulmonary Care

    1801 E. 54th St., Suite 100, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Paulette Ong is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Ong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Ong is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Roman Mirsky is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mirsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Emphysema. Dr. Mirsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Convenient Care

    3200 W. Kimberly Road, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    UI Heart And Vascular Center

    105 E 9th St, 
    Coralville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Archana Laroia is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Laroia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Lung Nodules, Synovial Sarcoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal. Dr. Laroia is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Specialty Pharmacy-Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center

    1223 S Gear Ave, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Valerie Velho-Denz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Velho-Denz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Asthma, Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Velho-Denz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Vavricek-Iv is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Vavricek-Iv is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Vavricek-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Trinity Regional Medical Center

    800 Kenyon Rd, 
    Fort Dodge, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Condon is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Condon, NP is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Condon, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Pulmonary Infectious Disease Associates PC

    1 Edmundson Pl Ste 312, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Southard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Southard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Southard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema 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 an Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 an Emphysema 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 Emphysema doctor search results page. 

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

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

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