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    MediFind found 128 doctor with experience in Gallbladder Disease near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    128 providers found
      Dennis Whitmer
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Ryan Roe
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery | Orthopedics
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery | Orthopedics

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

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      Thomas Mallisee
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

      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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

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      Roman Mirsky
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

      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 Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Emphysema.

      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

      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 Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, and Pleurisy. Dr. Buss is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

      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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Manzo is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

      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 Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Viets is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum. Dr. Digman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

      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 Gallbladder Disease. 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 Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 411, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marc Miller is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

      Peter Grubel
      Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Gastroenterology Hospitalists

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

      Peter Grubel is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grubel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Jeffrey Neitzel
      Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

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

      Jeffrey Neitzel is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Omer Ismail
      Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

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

      Omer Ismail is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Mark Smolik
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      Bariatric Medicine
      Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
      Bariatric Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery

      5901 Westown Parkway, Suite 240, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Smolik is a Bariatric Medicine provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smolik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Epidural Lipomatosis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Jan Franko
      Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
      Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
      Surgical Oncology

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jan Franko is a Surgical Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Splenectomy.

      Ravi Vemuri
      Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
      Infectious Disease

      MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite A120, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravi Vemuri is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Vemuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Infectious Arthritis, and Pneumonia.

      Casey Rice
      Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
      Infectious Disease

      MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite A120, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Casey Rice is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rice has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Strep Throat.

      Richard Deming
      Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
      Experienced in Gallbladder Disease

      MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 3300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Deming is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Deming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Orchiectomy.

      Shankar Raman
      Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shankar Raman is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
      General Surgery

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      411 Laurel St, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chad Buhs is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buhs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buhs is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see a Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease doctor search results page. 

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gallbladder Disease 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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