The 20 Best Ganglion Cyst Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Ganglion Cyst near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Ganglion Cyst
    Advanced in Ganglion Cyst

    Physiotherapy Associates Inc

    450 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Paulson is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Paulson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Trigger Thumb.

    Advanced in Ganglion Cyst
    Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Ganglion Cyst
    Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery

    Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

    450 Laurel St Ste A, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Shumway is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Shumway is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Distinguished in Ganglion Cyst
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Ganglion Cyst
    Orthopedics

    Office

    6001 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Dulaney is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dulaney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

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    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery

    Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

    450 Laurel St Ste A, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ze-hui Han is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery

    Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

    450 Laurel St Ste A, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gainer is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gainer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery

    Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

    450 Laurel St Ste A, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Heineman is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Heineman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tennis Elbow.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery

    Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shane Cook is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kienbock's Disease, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Plastic Surgery

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Folkers is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Folkers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Enlargement In Males, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sreedhar Somisetty is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Somisetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Plastic Surgery | Orthopedics | Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Plastic Surgery | Orthopedics | Physician Assistant

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Makenzie Driscoll is a Plastic Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Driscoll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frostbite, Breast Enlargement In Males, Intertrigo, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Ms. Driscoll is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ganglion Cyst
    Advanced in Ganglion Cyst

    Office

    6001 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Rodgers is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rodgers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Trigger Thumb.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Orthopedics

    Iowa Orthopaedic Center P.C.

    5300 NW 86th St Ste 500, 
    Johnston, IA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Matthes is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Matthes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery

    Office

    12499 University Ave Ste 210, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Yanish is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Yanish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Orthopedics

    Office

    12499 University Ave Ste 210, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Peterson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst

    Office

    6001 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Kallemeier is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kallemeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Orthopedics

    Office

    6001 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Gaffey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gaffey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst

    Orthopaedics West Lakes

    5950 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Katcherian is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Katcherian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Katcherian is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Plastic Surgery

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 120, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lester Yen is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Yen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Enlargement In Males, Ganglion Cyst, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Yen is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Plastic Surgery

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 120, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Schurman is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schurman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Breast Enlargement In Males, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Schurman is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery.

    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Ganglion Cyst
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC

    350 NE 36th St, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brock Reiter is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Reiter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ganglion Cyst?

    Ganglion cysts are benign (non-cancerous) round or oval lumps filled with a gelatinous fluid that develop in the synovium along the tendons or joints of the wrists and hands. Ganglion cysts can range from the size of a pea to 2.5 centimeters in diameter and can also occur on the ankles, knees, or feet.

    When should I see a Ganglion Cyst 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 Ganglion Cyst 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 Ganglion Cyst 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 Ganglion Cyst 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 Ganglion Cyst 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 Ganglion Cyst doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ganglion Cyst 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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