The 20 Best Hidradenitis Suppurativa Doctors Near Me in West Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Hidradenitis Suppurativa near West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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23 providers found
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology

    Office

    974 73rd St Ste 3940, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Myers is a Dermatologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Sunburn, and Warts.

    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    16349 Sheridan Ave # 101, 
    Clive, IA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Ducharme is a Dermatologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Ducharme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Dermatology
    6000 University Ave # 450, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Wilson is a Dermatologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Impetigo, Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

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    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Physician Assistant | Dermatology
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Physician Assistant | Dermatology
    5950 University Ave # 136, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Rhyan is a Dermatologist and a Physician Assistant in West Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Rhyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, and Hemangioendothelioma.

    Michael Agey
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Norwalk Family Medicine Clinic

    9421 Marketplace Dr, 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (6.4 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Brianne Day
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waukee Family Medicine

    25 W Hickman Rd, 
    Waukee, IA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brianne Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Ryan Roe
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

    Erin Swenka
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Grimes Clinics

    250 SW Brookside Dr, 
    Grimes, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Swenka is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grimes, Iowa. Dr. Swenka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Jennifer Gerrietts
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Grimes Clinics

    250 SW Brookside Dr, 
    Grimes, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Office

    105 N 35th St, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Zittergruen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zittergruen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    830 Ne Alices Rd, 
    Waukee, IA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carole Mcclanahan is a Dermatologist in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Mcclanahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Baker is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Office

    801 Colonial Cir, 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Holley Bermel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Bermel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Low Sodium Level, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Ashley Mathes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mathes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Plastic Surgery | Orthopedics | Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Plastic Surgery | Orthopedics | Physician Assistant

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Makenzie Driscoll is a Plastic Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Driscoll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Frostbite, Breast Enlargement In Males, Intertrigo, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Ms. Driscoll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Tara Brockman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brockman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Randel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Randel has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Giardia Infection, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Lindsey Christianson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Christianson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Pain, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2508 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Black Hairy Tongue, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

    Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin disease characterized by recurrent boil-like lumps (nodules) under the skin. The nodules become inflamed and painful. They tend to break open (rupture), causing abscesses that drain fluid and pus. As the abscesses heal, they produce significant scarring of the skin.

    When should I see an Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctor near West 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctor near West 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctors near West 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctors near West 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctor near West 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctor near West 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctors near West Des Moines, IA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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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