MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Hernia near West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.
MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.
The Iowa Clinic
Christopher Bell, MD, joined the Iowa Clinic after his General Surgery Residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center where most of his attendings were Iowa Clinic surgeons. He recognized teamwork, talent, and dedication in these physicians and could not pass up an opportunity to join them. Dr. Bell chose General Surgery due to the breadth of surgery that is practiced in this specialty. He is also drawn to the emphasis and prevalent use of minimally invasive techniques. The most rewarding part of his job is fixing a surgical problem and interacting with his patients. Dr. Bell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.
Mark Wulkan is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wulkan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wulkan is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Clive Pediatrics Care
Sarah Jackson is a Pediatrics provider in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Croup, Umbilical Hernia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Steven Goldstein is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.
The Iowa Clinic
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.
Marc Cullen is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Granulomatous Hypophysitis, Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, and Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1. Dr. Cullen is currently accepting new patients.
Praveen Prasad is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.
Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC
Michael Page is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy. Dr. Page is currently accepting new patients.
Gerald Baker is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Broadlawns Medical Center
Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Severidt is currently accepting new patients.
Mercy Clinics Inc
Chad Buhs is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buhs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buhs is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Transplant Care
Cass Franklin is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center
Jeffrey Neitzel is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.
MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center
Omer Ismail is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care
Sunita Kumar is a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, Piebaldism, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
The Iowa Clinic
Michael Valliere, MD joined The Iowa Clinic because of our positive and collaborative atmosphere and focus on optimal care for every patient. General surgery affords Dr. Valliere the opportunity to treat a wide variety of patients and diseases, as well as work among a multi-specialty group. He understands preparing for and going through surgery can often evoke worry and stress, which is why reassuring his patients and their families is a top priority. Dr. Valliere is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallstones.
Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
Marc Miller is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.
Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
Nathan Schneider is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 10/30/2025






