The 20 Best Gastric Bypass Doctors in Iowa, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Gastric Bypass

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Gastric Bypass near Iowa, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Peter Nau is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nau is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center West Burlington Campus

    1221 S Gear Ave, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Bashir is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Bashir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gangrene, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Amir Ebadinejad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ebadinejad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hyperparathyroidism, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

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    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Xiang Gao is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Breast Infection, Periodontitis, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center

    1118 11th St., 
    De Witt, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Burchett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in De Witt, Iowa. Dr. Burchett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Burchett is board certified in American Board Osteopathic Surgery. Dr. Burchett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Physicians Clinic

    201 Ridge St, 214, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cunningham is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Cunningham is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Gastroenterology Associates

    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henning Gerke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Gerke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gerke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Marlan Hansen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Nerve Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Hansen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Ryan Lehmann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lehmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Lehmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Isaac Samuel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Samuel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Michael Bejjani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bejjani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Peptic Ulcer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3625 N Ankeny Blvd Ste D, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arjun Sondhi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Sondhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Sondhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Weight Loss & Wellness Center Of Iowa

    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 260, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Teresa Lamasters is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lamasters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lamasters is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Rhys Kavanagh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kavanagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

    250 Mercy Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Rami El Abiad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. El Abiad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. El Abiad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    12499 University Ave, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cody Koch is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Koch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Flaring, Thyroidectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Koch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Akhil Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Colitis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    John Keech is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Keech is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Keech is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Kalpaj Parekh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parekh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Gastric Bypass?

    Gastric bypass is surgery that helps you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine handle the food you eat.

    After the surgery, your stomach will be smaller. You will feel full with less food.

    Also, the food you eat will no longer go into some parts of your small intestine that absorb the nutrients in food. Because of this, your body will not get all of the calories from the food you eat.

    When should I see a Gastric Bypass doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Gastric Bypass doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Gastric Bypass doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Gastric Bypass doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Gastric Bypass doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Gastric Bypass doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastric Bypass 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 Gastric Bypass doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Gastric Bypass 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 Gastric Bypass 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 Gastric Bypass doctors in Iowa, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastric Bypass 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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