The 20 Best Lynch Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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The 20 Best Lynch Syndrome Doctors near Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Lynch Syndrome near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 20 are Advanced, 9 are Experienced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paula Beckwith is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Beckwith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Schultheis is a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schultheis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Hiatt is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hiatt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Graff is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Graff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Plasmacytoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kraemer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayin Lin is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Molly Gross is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Behrens is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Buroker is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buroker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Page is a General Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ohmar Coughlin is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

    Richard Deming
    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome

    MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 3300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Deming is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Deming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Sandre is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Sandre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdelaziz Elhaddad is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Elhaddad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Essential Thrombocythemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Freeman is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giselle Mery is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Magdy Elsawy is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Elsawy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Buroker is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buroker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Westberg is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Westberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Lukenbill is a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lukenbill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lynch Syndrome?

    Lynch syndrome, often called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer. This includes cancers of the colon and rectum, which are collectively referred to as colorectal cancer. People with Lynch syndrome also have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, urinary tract, brain, and skin. Additionally, women with this disorder have an increased risk of cancer of the ovaries and the lining of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Women with Lynch syndrome have a higher overall risk of developing cancer than men with the condition because of these cancers of the female reproductive system. In individuals with Lynch syndrome who develop cancer, the cancer typically occurs in their 40s or 50s.

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

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lynch 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 Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch 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 Lynch 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 Lynch Syndrome doctors near Des Moines, IA?

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

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