The 20 Best Familial Pancreatic Cancer Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Familial Pancreatic Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 197 doctor with experience in Familial Pancreatic Cancer near Iowa, US. Of these, 124 are Experienced, 54 are Advanced and 19 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

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

    Jan Franko is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henning Gerke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gerke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Chan is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Schultheis is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schultheis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Behrens is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 98 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Buroker is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buroker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 107 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Hiatt is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hiatt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 122 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Heartland Oncology & Hematology PLLC

    1 Edmundson Pl Ste 100, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sakeer Hussain is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Hussain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Sandre is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Sandre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses B-Cell Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology

    Greater Regional Medical Center

    1700 W Townline St, 
    Creston, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Wehbe is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Creston, Iowa. Dr. Wehbe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Johlin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Johlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Merchant is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Merchant is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 103 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. 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.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Siouxland Hematology Oncology Associates LLP

    230 Nebraska St, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Wender is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Wender is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 101 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Allen is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Freeman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Freeman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Lukenbill is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lukenbill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Silverman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Silverman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Miller is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Iowa City VA Health System

    601 Highway 6 W, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eve Clark is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, Synovial Sarcoma, and Ganglioneuroblastoma.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Pancreatic Cancer?

    Familial pancreatic cancer (FPC) is the occurrence of pancreatic cancer in two or more first-degree relatives (parent and child, or two siblings). It is sometimes referred to as FPC only when there is not a known hereditary cancer syndrome in an affected family. In 60% of cases it occurs within the head of the pancreas. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer are generally non-specific and may include pain in the upper abdomen that radiates to the back; loss of appetite; significant weight loss; and jaundice due to bile duct obstruction. Pancreatic cancer often goes undetected until the advanced stages of the disease, and rapid tumor growth and metastasis are common. A specific genetic cause of FPC (in the absence of a known syndrome) has not been identified. Familial cases of pancreatic cancer due to hereditary conditions may be caused by genetic changes in any of several genes. Individuals who carry a genetic change in one of these genes are often at an increased risk of other types of cancers as well. In many cases, inheritance of a predisposition to develop FPC is autosomal dominant. In some cases, is may be multifactorial.

    When should I see a Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Pancreatic Cancer 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Pancreatic Cancer 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Pancreatic Cancer 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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