The 20 Best Glioma Doctors Near Me in Waterloo, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 115 doctor with experience in Glioma near Waterloo, IA. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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115 providers found
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

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

    Joshua Lukenbill is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lukenbill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Lukenbill is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Varun Monga is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Monga is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Ependymoma.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Mark Smith is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Gliosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology | Integrative Medicine | Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology | Integrative Medicine | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center

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

    Richard Deming is a Radiation Oncologist and an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Deming is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Astrocytoma, Colorectal Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Deming is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

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

    Thomas Buroker is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buroker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 105 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buroker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

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

    Robert Behrens is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Behrens is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiology | Neurology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

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

    Mitchell Erickson is a Radiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Familial Porencephaly. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

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

    Bradley Hiatt is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hiatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 126 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hiatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

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

    Abdelaziz Elhaddad is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Elhaddad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 105 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Essential Thrombocythemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Elhaddad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

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

    Daniel Buroker is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buroker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buroker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    State University Of Iowa

    1755 59th Pl, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christian Schultheis is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schultheis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 76 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Schultheis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    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 is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 74 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.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    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 Buatti is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Buatti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Ependymoma, Rhizotomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Buatti is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Advanced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Jeremy Greenlee is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Greenlee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Greenlee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Advanced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Ryken is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ryken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Ryken is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Blank Cancer & Blood Disorders Center

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 514, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samantha Mallory is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mallory is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, Ependymoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mallory is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Advanced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Matthew Howard-Iii is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Howard-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Howard-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Siouxland Hematology Oncology Associates LLP

    230 Nebraska St, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Wender is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Wender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 96 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wender is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    David Dickens is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dickens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Ependymoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Dickens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

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

    John Martens is a Radiation Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Martens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer. Dr. Martens is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Glioma?

    Gliomas are a common type of brain tumor that develop from glial cells, which are specialized cells that surround and support neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. Gliomas are generally classified based on which type of glial cell is involved in the tumor: Astocytomas are a type of glioma that develop from star-shaped glial cells called astrocytes. Astrocytomas are the most common type of glioma. Ependymomas are another type of glioma that develop from ependymal cells that line the brain and spinal cord. Ependymomas are more likely to affect children than adults.  Optic gliomas affect the optic nerves, which send messages from the eyes to the brain.  Other notable types include diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, mixed gliomas, and oligodendrogliomas.

    When should I see a Glioma doctor near Waterloo, 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 Glioma doctor near Waterloo, 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 Glioma doctors near Waterloo, 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 Glioma doctors near Waterloo, 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 Glioma doctor near Waterloo, 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 Glioma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glioma 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 Glioma doctor near Waterloo, 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 Glioma 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 Glioma 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 Glioma doctors near Waterloo, IA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Glioma 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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