The 20 Best Histiocytosis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Histiocytosis near Iowa, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Stone is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Stone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Dodds is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Dodds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, and Hemangioendothelioma. Dr. Dodds is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Blank Cancer & Blood Disorders Center

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 514, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samantha Mallory is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mallory is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, Ependymoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mallory is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Dickens is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dickens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Ependymoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Dickens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis

    MercyOne Forest City Family Medicine

    635 East Highway 9, 
    Forest City, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Molly Eichenberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Forest City, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Eichenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Eichenberger is board certified in Family Medicine, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners and American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Eichenberger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Zeeshan Jawa is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jawa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Hiatt is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hiatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 125 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hiatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Hancock County Health System - Britt Medical Clinic

    532 1st St. NW, 
    Britt, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yen Liu is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Britt, Iowa. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology and Dermatology, American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Liu is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Lymphomatoid Papulosis, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL). Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grerk Sutamtewagul is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sutamtewagul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sutamtewagul is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kanarese, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkatesh Rudrapatna is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Rudrapatna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Rudrapatna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffery Meier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Meier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, HIV/AIDS, and Myelitis. Dr. Meier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Fustino is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Fustino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Testicular Cancer. Dr. Fustino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zuhair Ballas is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ballas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome, Atopic Dermatitis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma. Dr. Ballas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Internal Medicine

    Cedar Valley Medical Specialists PC

    3530 W 4th St, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meredith Schaffner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Schaffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Dr. Schaffner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hira Shaikh is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Multiple Myeloma, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Family Medicine

    Washington CO Hosp And Clinics Family Medicine

    1230 S Iowa Ave, 
    Washington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Prihoda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Iowa. Dr. Prihoda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Prihoda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Pathology Associates PC

    1212 Pleasant St Ste LL3, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tiffani Milless is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Milless is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Milless is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Histiocytosis?

    Histiocytosis is a general name for a group of disorders or "syndromes" that involve an abnormal increase in the number of specialized white blood cells that are called histiocytes.

    Recently, new knowledge about this family of diseases has led experts to develop a new classification. Five categories have been proposed:

    • L group -- includes Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Erdheim-Chester disease
    • C group -- includes non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis that involves the skin
    • M group -- includes malignant histiocytosis
    • R group -- includes Rosai-Dorfman disease
    • H Group -- includes hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

    This article focuses only on the L group, which includes Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Erdheim-Chester disease.

    When should I see a Histiocytosis doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Histiocytosis doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Histiocytosis doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Histiocytosis doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Histiocytosis doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Histiocytosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis doctors in Iowa, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Histiocytosis 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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