The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Infective Endocarditis near Iowa, US. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Marc Klein
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center

    1755 59th Pl, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Klein is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Klein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines,, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Verhey is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Verhey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Casey Rice
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Casey Rice is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rice has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Strep Throat.

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    Ravi Vemuri
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Vemuri is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Vemuri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Infectious Arthritis, and Pneumonia.

    Aneesa Afroze
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aneesa Afroze is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Afroze is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Strep Throat, and Infectious Arthritis.

    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilhwan Yeo is a Cardiologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Yeo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shakuntala Advani is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Advani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Lucas Groben
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Office

    1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 102A, 
    Ottumwa, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Groben is a Cardiologist in Ottumwa, Iowa. Dr. Groben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Terrence T. Slattery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terrence Slattery is a Cardiologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Slattery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Slattery is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard Marcus
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Des Moines

    411 Laurel St Ste A250, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Marcus is a Cardiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coronary Heart Disease, and Arrhythmias.

    Daniel Lamptey
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    UnityPoint Health

    624 Jones St., 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lamptey is an Infectious Disease provider in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Lamptey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hepatitis, Strep Throat, and Hepatitis C.

    Enrico Martin
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enrico Martin is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Ahsan Maqsood
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 320, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahsan Maqsood is a Cardiologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Maqsood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Necrosis, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

    Randolph Rough
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Des Moines

    411 Laurel St Ste A250, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randolph Rough is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Gardar Sigurdsson
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City,, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gardar Sigurdsson is a Cardiologist in Iowa City,, Iowa. Dr. Sigurdsson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Richard Valente
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 320, 
    Waterloo,, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Valente is a Cardiologist in Waterloo,, Iowa. Dr. Valente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Ectopic Heartbeat, Necrosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Kyle Ulveling
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Office

    405 S Clark St, 
    Carroll, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Ulveling is a Cardiologist in Carroll, Iowa. Dr. Ulveling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

    Joel From
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Des Moines

    411 Laurel St Ste A250, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel From is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. From has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Matthew Mccormick
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Mccormick is an Internal Medicine provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Bear is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Infective Endocarditis?

    Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers (endocardium) and valves. This condition is sometimes called "endocarditis," although it is important to distinguish it from non-Infective endocarditis. IE is caused by bacteria, fungi, or other germs invading the bloodstream and attaching to the heart. IE can damage the heart and cause serious and sometimes fatal complications. It can develop quickly or slowly depending on what type of germ is causing it and whether there is an underlying heart problem. Common symptoms of IE are fever and other flu-like symptoms, but signs and symptoms can vary. It can also cause problems in many other parts of the body besides the heart.

    When should I see an Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Infective Endocarditis 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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