The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shankar Raman is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayin Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Neitzel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Neitzel is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omer Ismail is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chang Ea is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kraemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Molly Gross is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gross is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ohmar Coughlin is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Coughlin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Page is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Dietzenbach is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dietzenbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Dietzenbach is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    330 Laurel St Ste 1200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ulises Serna is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Serna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Omphalomesenteric Cyst.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kindra Holsing is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Holsing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyogenic Liver Abscess and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery

    Surgery West Lakes

    5950 University Ave # 300, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Opheim is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Opheim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Opheim is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arjun Sondhi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Sondhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center

    1755 59th Pl, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Buhs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buhs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 221, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Rice is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rice is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    The Iowa Clinic Endoscopy Cent

    5950 University Ave Ste 180, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Hancock is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hancock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hancock is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1378 NW 124th St Fl 2, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Archana Verma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Verma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Fistula?

    A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening in the stomach or intestines that allows the contents to leak to another part of the body.

    • Leaks that go through to a part of the intestines are called entero-enteral fistulas.
    • Leaks that go through to the skin are called enterocutaneous fistulas.
    • Other organs can be involved, such as the bladder, vagina, anus, and colon.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Fistula 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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