The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in johnston, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Gallstones near johnston, IA. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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63 providers found
    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 
     (6.5 miles away)
    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.

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

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    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.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Gastroenterology Hospitalists

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    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.

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    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 
     (6.5 miles away)
    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
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center

    1378 NW 124th St., 
    Clive, IA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    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
    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 
     (7.1 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    MercyOne Urbandale Internal Medicine

    4005 NW Urbandale Drive, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lazaro Rabang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Rabang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Rabang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Kopp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Kopp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kopp is board certified in Iowa Board Of Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Kopp is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    7147 Vista Dr Ste 150, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Childserve Homecare Inc

    5406 Merle Hay Rd, 
    Johnston, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hong Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, and Hereditary Pancreatitis. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Kermode is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kermode is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Kermode is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, French, Spanish

    Tzvetan Naydenov is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Naydenov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Cummings is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, TMJ Disorders, Low Potassium Level, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Cummings is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Holly Healey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Healey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Morning Sickness, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Healey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Stecker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Stecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Alcoholic Neuropathy, Morning Sickness, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Stecker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donovan Price is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Frostbite, Low Potassium Level, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive Gastroenterology Care

    1601 NW 114th St., Suite 342, 
    Clive, IA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bernard Feldman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Feldman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

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

    Willie Mcclairen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclairen 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcclairen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Praveen Prasad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

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

    Chad Buhs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buhs 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buhs 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 johnston, 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 johnston, 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 johnston, 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 johnston, 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 johnston, 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 johnston, 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 johnston, 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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