The 20 Best Long Haul COVID Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Long Haul COVID near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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27 providers found
    Distinguished in Long Haul COVID
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Long Haul COVID
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1415 Woodland Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosarie Tudas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tudas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Long Haul COVID, Ascites, and Anosmia.

    Advanced in Long Haul COVID
    Nurse Practitioner | Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Long Haul COVID
    Nurse Practitioner | Infectious Disease

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Beckel is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Beckel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Pneumonia, and Long Haul COVID.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Hickson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Intensive Care Medicine | Infectious Disease | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Intensive Care Medicine | Infectious Disease | Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Carrington is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Carrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Respiratory Acidosis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryon Johnson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shrey Velani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Velani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Respiratory Acidosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Horning is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Wilcox is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wilcox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Smith is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blair Westerly is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Westerly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Internal Medicine

    Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael O'conner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. O'conner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1300 Walnut St Ste 102A, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carole Frier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Frier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Schneider is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Nicholas Galioto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Galioto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Concussion, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Delirium, and Hepatitis D.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 131, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mallen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mallen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mallen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine — Pulmonology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine — Critical Care Medicine.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Mercyone Clive Pulmonary Care

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 347, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Wittmer is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Wittmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Urbandale Family Medicine

    6200 Aurora Avenue, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Alarcon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Alarcon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macroamylasemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Grand Avenue Family Medicine

    1525 Grand Avenue, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ambrose Munro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Munro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Macroamylasemia, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Internal Medicine

    MercyOne Urbandale Internal Medicine

    4005 NW Urbandale Drive, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lazaro Rabang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Rabang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Long Haul COVID
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
    Clive, IA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Netteland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Netteland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long Haul COVID. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Long Haul COVID?

    Post-COVID-19 (coronavirus) syndrome, also known as “long-COVID-19” or “long-haulers,” describes the condition of experiencing lingering symptoms after COVID-19 infection that can persist for weeks or months and/or become long-term health problems. Affecting only an estimated 10% of patients who have had a COVID-19 infection, patients with Post-COVID-19 syndrome test negative for the virus; however, they continue to experience symptoms believed to be caused by lingering organ damage after a COVID-19 infection.

    When should I see a Long Haul COVID doctor near 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 a Long Haul COVID doctor near 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 Long Haul COVID doctors near 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 Long Haul COVID doctors near 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 a Long Haul COVID doctor near 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 Long Haul COVID doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Long Haul COVID 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 Long Haul COVID doctor near 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 Long Haul COVID 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 Long Haul COVID 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 Long Haul COVID doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Long Haul COVID 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 Long Haul COVID doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Long Haul COVID 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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