Dr. Soren Kraemer

Shankar Raman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Daniel Opheim, MD, joined The Iowa Clinic Colorectal Surgery Department in 2022 and chose the Clinic because he wanted to work alongside a physician group that has a collective mission to provide the best possible care for its patients. He chose to specialize in colorectal surgery because colorectal disorders are unfortunately very common in our society, and he felt it would allow him to make a positive impact on many lives. He enjoys all aspects that colorectal surgery has to offer but is most interested in robotics, minimally invasive surgery, and endoscopy procedures. The most rewarding part of his job is when he is can offer a solution to a patient’s diagnosis or health issue - and the patient is able to make a full recovery. Dr. Opheim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Molly Gross, MD joined The Iowa Clinic in 2017 after moving back home from Utah to be closer to her family in Beaverdale. She chose colorectal surgery because of mentors in medical school and residency who showed her the great parts of being a colorectal surgeon. She enjoys the diversity and wide variety of cases colorectal surgery has to offer. The most rewarding part of her job is helping people feel comfortable talking about something they are uncomfortable talking about. Dr. Gross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.