The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Lemierre Syndrome near Iowa, US. Of these, 40 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Sandra Ruhs
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Sandra Ruhs is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ruhs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    William Manzo is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Manzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Thomas Mallisee
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Thomas Mallisee is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mallisee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

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    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Radiology Group Imaging Center L.L.C.

    1970 E 53rd St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Mueller is a Radiologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Breast Lump, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Radiology Group Imaging Center L.L.C.

    1970 E 53rd St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Koch is a Radiologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Koch has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology

    M. R. Associates

    1948 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Schmall is an Interventional Radiologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Schmall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center West Burlington Campus

    1221 S Gear Ave, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Hoffman is a Radiologist in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Radiology Group Imaging Center L.L.C.

    1970 E 53rd St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Goree is a Radiologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Goree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Galactocoele, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    2771 Oakdale Blvd Ste 3, 
    Coralville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aminata Traore is a Neuroradiologist in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Traore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Radiology Group Imaging Center L.L.C.

    1970 E 53rd St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simmi Fain is a Radiologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Fain has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Radiology Group Imaging Center L.L.C.

    1970 E 53rd St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trevin Hayman is a Radiologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Hayman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Radiology Group Imaging Center L.L.C.

    1970 E 53rd St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roopa Goswami is a Radiologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Goswami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Henry County Soldiers' And Sailors' Memorial Hospital

    407 S White St, 
    Mount Pleasant, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Davis is a Radiologist in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Seth Gibson is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raviv Ramdial is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ramdial is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Tenosynovitis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Corridor Radiology LLC

    2769 Heartland Dr Ste 105, 
    Coralville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Nelson is a Radiologist in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Breast Lump.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    M. R. Associates

    1948 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Hammer is a Neuroradiologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hammer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Physicians Clinic Inc

    1 Edmundson Pl, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rao Gutta is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Gutta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gutta is currently accepting new patients.

    Loreen Herwaldt
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Loreen Herwaldt is an Infectious Disease provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Herwaldt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Leishmaniasis, Osteomyelitis, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Illa Chandani
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Urgent Care East Pleasant Hill

    5900 E University Ave Ste 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
    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 Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lemierre Syndrome?

    Lemierre syndrome is a rare and potentially severe complication of bacterial infections that usually affects previously-healthy adolescents and young adults. It most commonly develops in association with a bacterial throat infection, but it may develop in association with an infection involving the ears, salivary glands (parotitis), sinuses, or teeth; or in association with an Epstein-Barr infection. The bacteria typically responsible for infection in Lemierre syndrome is Fusobacterium necrophorum, although a variety of bacteria can be responsible. In people with Lemierre syndrome, the initial infection spreads into tissues and deep spaces within the neck, leading to the formation of an infected blot clot (septic thrombophlebitis), sometimes made up of pus, in the internal jugular vein (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the brain, face, and neck). The infected clot then circulates in the blood (septicemia), resulting in the infection also spreading to the lungs (most commonly), skeletal system, and/or other parts of the body such as the spleen, liver, kidney, heart, or brain. This can lead to severe complications such as respiratory distress syndrome due to pulmonary emboli (blood clots in the lung), damage to other affected organs, and/or septic shock (in about 7% of cases). Lemierre syndrome may be diagnosed based on signs and symptoms, various blood tests, and imaging studies.

    When should I see a Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lemierre Syndrome 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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