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    MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Hereditary Pancreatitis near Council Bluffs, IA. Of these, 64 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    76 providers found
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine

      Unmc Physicians

      Emile 42nd St, 
      Omaha, NE 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Akerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Akerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Akerson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Unmc Physicians

      Emile 42nd St, 
      Omaha, NE 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Mannon is a Gastroenterologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Mannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mannon is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Alegent Creighton Clinic

      800 Mercy Dr, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Aun Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Unmc Physicians

      Emile 42nd St, 
      Omaha, NE 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shailender Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery

      Unmc Physicians

      Emile 42nd St, 
      Omaha, NE 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Luciano Vargas is a General Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Vargas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Failure, Pancreatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Alegent Creighton Clinic

      800 Mercy Dr, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gokul Subhas is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Subhas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Subhas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery

      Alegent Creighton Clinic

      800 Mercy Dr, Suite 220, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      David Mortensen is a General Surgeon in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Mortensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mortensen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery

      Alegent Creighton Clinic

      800 Mercy Dr, Suite 220, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Hovey is a General Surgeon in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Hovey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hovey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine

      Physicians Clinic Inc

      1 Edmundson Pl, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jessica Mccool is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Mccool is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypothyroidism, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Mccool is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates PC

      808 E Pierce St, Suite 301, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kyle Rose is a Gastroenterologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rose is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery

      Physicians Clinic Inc

      201 Ridge St, Suite 214, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Patrick Ahrens is a General Surgeon in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Ahrens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Ahrens is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery

      Physicians Clinic Inc

      201 Ridge St, Suite 214, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Bendorf is a General Surgeon in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Bendorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bendorf is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates PC

      933 E Pierce St, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sheeva Parbhu is a Gastroenterologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Parbhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are VIPoma, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine

      Physicians Clinic Inc

      1001 Risen Son Blvd, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christian Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine

      Physicians Clinic Inc

      1001 Risen Son Blvd, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rachel Stearnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Stearnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypothyroidism, Costochondritis, and Tietz Syndrome. Dr. Stearnes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      601 N 30th St, Cu Department Of Family Medicine, 
      Omaha, NE 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Essien Ekong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ekong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Ekong is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery

      Unmc Physicians

      Emile 42nd St, 
      Omaha, NE 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shaheed Merani is a General Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Merani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Failure, Malnutrition, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Merani is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Alegent Creighton Clinic

      7500 Mercy Rd, 
      Omaha, NE 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thamer Kassim is a Gastroenterologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Kassim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Alegent Creighton Clinic

      7710 Mercy Rd, Suite 2000, 
      Omaha, NE 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sampath Poreddy is a Gastroenterologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Poreddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Alegent Creighton Clinic

      7710 Mercy Rd, Suite 2000, 
      Omaha, NE 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ahmed Al is a Gastroenterologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Al is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Hereditary Pancreatitis?

      Hereditary pancreatitis is a genetic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). The pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food, and it also produces insulin, a hormone that controls levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar. Episodes of pancreatitis can lead to permanent tissue damage and loss of pancreatic function.

      When should I see a Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Council Bluffs, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Council Bluffs, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctors near Council Bluffs, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctors near Council Bluffs, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Council Bluffs, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hereditary Pancreatitis 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Council Bluffs, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctors near Council Bluffs, IA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary Pancreatitis 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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