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    MediFind found 85 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    85 providers found
      Roman Mirsky
      Distinguished in Emphysema
      Distinguished in Emphysema

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Roman Mirsky is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mirsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Emphysema.

      Distinguished in Emphysema
      Distinguished in Emphysema

      Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

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

      Ryan Buss is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, and Pleurisy. Dr. Buss is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Emphysema
      Distinguished in Emphysema

      Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

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

      Zachary Viets is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Viets is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Viets is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Emphysema
      Distinguished in Emphysema

      Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

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

      Terry Falk is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Falk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Falk is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Emphysema
      Distinguished in Emphysema

      Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

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

      Seth Gibson is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gibson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

      Jonathan Smith
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Jonathan Smith is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

      Angela Beckel
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Nurse Practitioner | Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Nurse Practitioner | Infectious Disease

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Angela Beckel is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Beckel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Pneumonia, and Long Haul COVID.

      Thomas Mallisee
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Advanced in Emphysema

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Thomas Mallisee is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mallisee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

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

      Karl Digman is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Digman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum. Dr. Digman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

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

      Mark Johnson is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

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

      William Manzo is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Manzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Manzo is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nandita Agarwal is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Agarwal has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

      Bradley Wilcox
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Bradley Wilcox is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wilcox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Bryon Johnson
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Bryon Johnson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

      Shrey Velani
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Shrey Velani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Velani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Respiratory Acidosis, and Gastrostomy.

      Neil Horning
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Neil Horning is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

      Joseph Carrington
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Infectious Disease | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Infectious Disease | Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 0, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Carrington is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Carrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Respiratory Acidosis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

      Blair Westerly
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Blair Westerly is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Westerly has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Maxwell Cosmic
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Maxwell Cosmic is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cosmic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

      Robert Mckinney
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Hospital Medicine | Cardiology
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Hospital Medicine | Cardiology

      MercyOne Des Moines Hospitalists

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

      Robert Mckinney is a Cardiologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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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