The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in Fort Madison, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 461 doctor with experience in Gallstones near Fort Madison, IA. Of these, 356 are Experienced, 92 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

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

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Roe is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clinton Specialty Care

    1410 N. 4th St., 
    Clinton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Fierce is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Fierce is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Fierce is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mcfarland Clinic PC

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Sachs is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Sachs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Sachs is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clinton Specialty Care

    1410 N. 4th St., 
    Clinton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Calvin Atwell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Atwell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Atwell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Atwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

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

    Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Whitmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery

    5901 Westown Parkway, Suite 240, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Smolik is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smolik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Smolik is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center

    1378 NW 124th St., 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Archana Verma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Verma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Verma is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Clinic - E.

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

    Garrett Mortensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Mortensen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mortensen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Gastroenterology Hospitalists

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

    Peter Grubel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grubel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Grubel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mortensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Mortensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mortensen is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Surgical Care

    1228 E. Rusholme St. E. Rusholme Health Plaza 1, Suite 3020, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Harson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Harson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harson is board certified in Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Harson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center

    801 5th St, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Burhop is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Burhop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Burhop is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    William Silverman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Silverman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    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 Gallstones. 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. Dr. Johlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (201 Building)

    201 Ridge St, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Bendorf is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Bendorf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bendorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Madison County Memorial Hospital

    300 W Hutchings St, 
    Winterset, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Grossmann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Winterset, Iowa. Dr. Grossmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Grossmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Knoxville Community Hospital Inc.

    1202 W Howard St, 
    Knoxville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Mayfield is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Iowa. Dr. Mayfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mayfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Severidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hancock County Health System

    532 1st St NW, 
    Britt, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients

    Harry Condoleon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Britt, Iowa. Dr. Condoleon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Esophagitis. Dr. Condoleon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

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    7147 Vista Dr Ste 150, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerald Baker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Gallstones?

    Gallstones are hard deposits that form inside the gallbladder. These may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.

    When should I see a Gallstones doctor near Fort Madison, 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 Gallstones doctor near Fort Madison, 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 Gallstones doctors near Fort Madison, 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 Gallstones doctors near Fort Madison, 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 Gallstones doctor near Fort Madison, 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 Gallstones doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gallstones 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 Gallstones doctor near Fort Madison, 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 Gallstones 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 Gallstones 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 Gallstones doctors near Fort Madison, IA?

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

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