The 20 Best Hemiplegia Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Hemiplegia near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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39 providers found
    Advanced in Hemiplegia
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Hemiplegia
    Physiatry

    Physiotherapy Associates Inc

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

    Kurt Smith is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease.

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    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jacoby is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Babikian is a Neurologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Neurology

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wright is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Neurology | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Neurology | Gastroenterology

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Hughes is a Neurologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Hamilton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Alan Hilgerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hilgerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne South Des Moines Family Medicine

    6601 Southwest 9th Street, Suite 1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Zachary is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zachary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

    Distinguished in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    12493 University Ave Ste 100, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Kopp is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Kopp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Spasticity, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael O'conner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. O'conner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Geriatrics

    Office

    1540 High St Ste 101, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dysgraphia, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1300 Walnut St Ste 102A, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carole Frier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Frier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Sharon Rowlet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rowlet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia and Hemiplegia.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Physiatry

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dan Shamir is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Shamir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Foot Drop.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Kienker is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kienker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia and Transverse Myelitis.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Edel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Edel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Volkmann Contracture.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Pain Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Celeste Powell is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hemiplegia?

    Hemiplegia is a paralysis (loss of motor function) on one side of the body due to brain, nerve, or spinal cord injury or disease or a congenital birth defect. Hemiplegia can be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause.

    When should I see a Hemiplegia 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 Hemiplegia 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 Hemiplegia 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 Hemiplegia 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 Hemiplegia 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 Hemiplegia doctor search results page. 

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

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

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