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    MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor near Iowa, US. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Distinguished in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Distinguished in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

      Mohammed Milhem is a Hematologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Milhem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Fibrosarcoma.

      Advanced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Medical Genetics
      Advanced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Medical Genetics

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

      Benjamin Darbro is a Medical Genetics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Darbro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Neu Laxova Syndrome, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Janet Pollard is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Pollard has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).

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      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Radiology
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Radiology

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

      Amr Mourad is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mourad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Rhabdoid Tumor, and Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor

      State University Of Iowa

      2901 86th St, 
      Urbandale, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Benjamin Miller is an Orthopedics provider in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Medical Genetics
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Medical Genetics

      University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

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

      Shahanawaz Jiwani is a Medical Genetics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Jiwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top area of expertise is Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

      Varun Monga is an Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Monga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

      Nahom Teferi is a Neurosurgery provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Teferi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma, Syringobulbia, Bone Tumor, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

      Patrick Hitchon is a Neurosurgery provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hitchon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Microvascular Decompression, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Carryn Anderson is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Thymectomy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Hematology | Oncology

      Siouxland Hematology Oncology Associates LLP

      230 Nebraska St, 
      Sioux City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Donald Wender is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Wender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor

      Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

      1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Behrens is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

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

      John Buatti is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Buatti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Ependymoma, Rhizotomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Buatti is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Bryan Allen is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Thymectomy. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

      Muhammad Furqan is a Hematologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Furqan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Thymectomy.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor

      Medical Associates Clinic P C

      1000 Langworthy St, 
      Dubuque, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Engelman is a Hematologist in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Engelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

      411 Laurel St, Suite A300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Freeman is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor

      Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

      Mitchell Erickson is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      411 Laurel St, Suite C100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Emily Merfeld is a Radiation Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Merfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Merfeld is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
      Internal Medicine

      Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

      1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Emily Brugioni is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brugioni has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Febrile Neutropenia.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor?

      A Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a tumor that develops in the protective lining that covers nerves. The first symptom of MPNST is often a lump or mass that increases in size, sometimes causing pain or a tingling sensation. MPNST is considered an aggressive tumor because there is up to a 65% chance of the tumor regrowing after surgery (a recurrence), and approximately 40% chance of spreading to distant parts of the body (a metastasis), most commonly to the lung. Approximately 25-50% of MPNSTs are associated with a genetic condition known as neurofibromatosis type 1.

      When should I see a Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor doctors in Iowa, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor 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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