The 20 Best Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Doctors near Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Oncology | Integrative Medicine
    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Oncology | Integrative Medicine
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    MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center

    411 Laurel St., Suite 3300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Richard Deming is medical director of MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He received a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University and his medical degree from Creighton University. Dr. Deming entered the US Navy on a scholarship while in medical school. He did his internship in internal medicine at Naval Hospital San Diego. He served for nine years as a physician in the U.S. Navy, including two years as the diving medical officer for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1 in Hawaii. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Deming served at the National Cancer Institute and Bethesda Naval Hospital. He moved to Des Moines and became part of the MercyOne team in 1989.Dr. Deming is known throughout the state for the compassionate care he provides cancer patients and their families. He is involved in many national, state, and community organizations and is the recipient of numerous awards. He was awarded the Lane Adams Award by the American Cancer Society for excellence and compassion in patient care, the Iowa Cancer Champion Award for his tireless efforts in the field of advocacy, and the Iowa Star Award from the Des Moines Register for making a measurable difference within the community and improving the quality of life for Iowans everywhere. Dr. Deming was also awarded the St. George National Medal by the American Cancer Society for leadership in reducing the burden of cancer.Dr. Deming is also the founder of Above + Beyond Cancer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating the lives of those touched by cancer. Dr. Deming has led cancer survivors on medical missions and inspirational mind-body-spirit pilgrimages to Mount Everest, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Machu Picchu. He is inspired by the courage and compassion of his patients and their families. His greatest ambition is to encourage others to pursue lives of meaning, purpose, passion, and compassion. Dr. Deming is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Deming is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zeeshan Jawa, MD is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Jawa received his medical training at Lahore Medical and Dental College in Lahore, Pakistan, followed by an internal medicine internship and residency at St. Francis Hospital (University of Illinois at Chicago) in Evanston, Illinois. He completed his fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Jawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jawa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

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

    Ryan Cook, MD, specializes in Interventional Radiology at Diagnostic Imaging Associates in Des Moines, Iowa, and Centerville, Iowa. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Nodules, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel St., Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. George Voynov is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Voynov completed his internship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Voynov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Voynov is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Freeman, MD is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. He grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Johnston High School. Dr. Freeman went to Drake University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. Dr. Freeman went to The University of Iowa for Medical School, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at Iowa Health - Des Moines Internal Medical Residence Program. Dr. Freeman then pursued his Fellowship at The University of Iowa Hematology & Oncology Fellowship. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. 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. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Mark Smith is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Satoka Shidoh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shidoh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hemangiopericytoma, Brain Abscess, Spinal Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Candace Correa is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Correa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chandan Mitra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mitra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Referral may be required
    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Sabal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sabal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required
    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Teichner is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Teichner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?

    Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a form of radiation therapy that focuses high-power energy on a small area of the body.

    Despite its name, radiosurgery is not actually a surgical procedure -- there is no cutting or sewing, rather it is a radiation therapy treatment technique.

    More than one commercially available system is used to perform radiosurgery. This article is about Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

    When should I see a Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 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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