The 20 Best Mouth Sores Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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The 20 Best Mouth Sores Doctors near Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Mouth Sores near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 37 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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44 providers found
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology

    Iowa Head & Neck PC

    3901 Ingersoll Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brown is an Otolaryngologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

    Andrew Bishop
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care

    330 Laurel St Ste 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Scrotal Swelling, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Emergency Medicine
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Emergency Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Matthew Spitzenberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Spitzenberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Mouth Sores, Common Cold, and Ascites.

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    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 206, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudeep Gupta, DO joins The Iowa Clinic Downtown Family Medicine department with a passion for providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages. He chose The Iowa Clinic for its collaborate environment and the ability to provide exceptional patient care. Dr. Gupta enjoys the unique opportunity Family Medicine presents to be able to care for patients from infancy through their senior years. The ability to support patients through various health challenges and milestones is something he finds most rewarding about his practice. An Ames, Iowa native, Dr. Gupta completed his medical degree at Des Moines University and has been in medical practice for over 25 years. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and cheering on Iowa State athletics and the Minnesota Vikings. He also enjoys spending time with his kids and wife of 28 years, who he married after knowing her for just three weeks! If he wasn’t a provider, Dr. Gupta might have pursued a career in teaching economics or working in finance. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Office

    580 SW 9th St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachael Parker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Chronic Pain, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    2103 Ingersoll Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Shires is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Shires is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Primary Health Care Engebretsen Clinic

    2353 SE 14th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Kennedy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Ronnie Hawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Labyrinthitis, Tracheitis, Cellulitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Lindsey Christianson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Christianson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Pain, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Kevin Furness is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Furness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2508 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2508 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Klock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Klock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Black Hairy Tongue, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Experienced in Mouth Sores

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    2508 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Matson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Matson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Migraine, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Matson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Office

    6520 SE 14th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saima Shahid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Shahid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, and Empyema.

    Illa Chandani
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Urgent Care East Pleasant Hill

    5900 E University Ave Ste 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

    Marshall Greiman
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology

    Mercy Clinics Inc

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

    Marshall Greiman is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Greiman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, Short Philtrum, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Laryngectomy.

    Corey Mineck
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Mineck is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mineck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Otitis.

    Matthew Morgan
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Morgan is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Laryngitis, Sialadenitis, and Myringotomy.

    Libby Naeve
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5900 E University Ave Ste 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Libby Naeve is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Naeve is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, and Necrosis.

    Steven Strang
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5900 E University Ave Ste 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Strang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Strang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Mouth Sores?

    There are different types of mouth sores. They can occur anywhere in the mouth including bottom of the mouth, inner cheeks, gums, lips, and tongue.

    When should I see an Mouth Sores 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 an Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores 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 an Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Mouth Sores 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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