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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Oral Herpes near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    33 providers found
      Dennis Zachary
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      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 Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      Primary Health Care Inc

      250 Laurel St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jean Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Paul is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      Primary Health Care Inc

      2353 Se 14th St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shannon Hood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Heterotaxy Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Hood is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      1801 Hickman Road, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joyce Mischel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mischel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Lymphangitis, and Morning Sickness.

      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

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

      Ronnie Hawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Labyrinthitis, Tracheitis, Cellulitis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ellie Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Pharyngitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Cellulitis. Dr. Bishop is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rachael Parker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Chronic Pain, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lisa Klock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Klock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Black Hairy Tongue, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Klock is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Experienced in Oral Herpes

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Matson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Matson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Migraine, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Matson is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael Agey
      Advanced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Norwalk Family Medicine

      9421 MarketPlace Dr., 
      Norwalk, IA 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Agey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Agey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Erin Netteland
      Advanced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Netteland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Netteland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Illa Chandani
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

      Ambrose Munro
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Grand Avenue Family Medicine

      1525 Grand Avenue, 0, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ambrose Munro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Munro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Macroamylasemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Geethalakshmi Mani
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Geethalakshmi Mani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Jeffrey Richards
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Richards is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Torticollis, Shingles, High Cholesterol, and Tracheitis.

      Jennifer Gerrietts
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Johnston Family Medicine

      5615 Northwest 86th Street, 
      Johnston, IA 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Gerrietts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Gerrietts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Amy Fulton
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Johnston Family Medicine

      5615 Northwest 86th Street, 
      Johnston, IA 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Fulton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Fulton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Laura Abels
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laura Abels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Abels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Tristan Mckenna
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Prairie Trail Family Medicine

      2605 Southwest White Birch Drive, 0, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tristan Mckenna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Jason Kopp
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Oral Herpes
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Prairie Trail Family Medicine

      2605 Southwest White Birch Drive, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Kopp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Kopp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Oral Herpes?

      Oral herpes is an infection of the lips, mouth, or gums due to the herpes simplex virus. It causes small, painful blisters commonly called cold sores or fever blisters. Oral herpes is also called herpes labialis.

      When should I see an Oral Herpes 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 an Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes 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 an Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes doctor search results page. 

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Oral Herpes 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 an Oral Herpes doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Oral Herpes 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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