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    MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Ileostomy near Iowa, US. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    32 providers found
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Dionne Skeete is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Skeete is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Skeete is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Luis Garcia is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery | Pediatrics | Pediatric Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery | Pediatrics | Pediatric Surgery
      200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Surgery, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Donald Potter is a General Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Potter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Pectus Excavatum, Caroli Disease, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Potter is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Mercy Medical Center

      788 8th Ave Se, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Imran Hassan is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Jennifer Hrabe is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hrabe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Hrabe is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

      1378 Nw 124th St, Suite 200, 
      Clive, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Page is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy. Dr. Page is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Kristina Guyton is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Guyton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Neurogenic Bowel, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Guyton is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asgeir Masson is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Masson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top area of expertise is Ileostomy.

      Shankar Raman
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Joseph Morris
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

      801 Fifth Street, 
      Sioux City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Morris is a General Surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      1300 37th St, Suite 3, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Goldstein is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Inc

      1223 S Gear Ave, 
      West Burlington, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Niehaus is a General Surgeon in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Niehaus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Menetrier Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Niehaus is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      Medical Associates Clinic P C

      1000 Langworthy St, 
      Dubuque, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Roling is a General Surgeon in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Roling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Roling is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      The Iowa Clinic

      5951 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      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 Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      1000 Langworthy St, 
      Dubuque, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Fuller is a General Surgeon in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      1000 73rd St Ste 17, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      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 Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Experienced in Ileostomy

      Belmond Community Hospital

      403 1st St Se, 
      Belmond, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Maria Miegge-Viera is a General Surgeon in Belmond, Iowa. Dr. Miegge-Viera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Miegge-Viera is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Willie Mcclairen is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclairen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      John Cromwell is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Cromwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Delirium, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Ileostomy. Dr. Cromwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      Genesis Health System

      1227 E Rusholme St, 
      Davenport, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nathan Fierce is a General Surgeon in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Fierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Fierce is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Ileostomy?

      An ileostomy is used to move waste out of the body. This surgery is done when the colon or rectum is not working properly.

      The word "ileostomy" comes from the words "ileum" and "stoma." Your ileum is the lowest part of your small intestine. "Stoma" means "opening." To make an ileostomy, the surgeon makes an opening in your belly wall and brings the end of the ileum through the opening. The ileum is then attached to the skin.

      When should I see an Ileostomy 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 an Ileostomy 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 Ileostomy 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 Ileostomy 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 an Ileostomy 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 Ileostomy doctor search results page. 

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

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

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