The 20 Best Mouth Sores Doctors Near Me in des moines, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Mouth Sores near des moines, IA. Of these, 55 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Simon Wright is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Black Hairy Tongue, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Klock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Experienced in Mouth Sores

    Office

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

    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. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Christianson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Urgent Care

    5900 E. University Ave., Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Chandani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heidi Close is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Close is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sialadenitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Close is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Griffith is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Perichondritis, Laryngitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Griffith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Simplot is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Simplot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Simplot is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Referral may be required

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Matthew Brown is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Norwalk Family Medicine

    9421 MarketPlace Dr., 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Agey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Agey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Agey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Horner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Horner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Central Iowa Hospital Corp.

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

    Anish Keshwani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Keshwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lymphangitis, Lung Metastases, Sinusitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Keshwani is currently accepting new patients.

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, 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
    Accepting New Patients

    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. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Experienced in Mouth Sores

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 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. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Shawn Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Schizoaffective Disorder, Lymphangitis, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    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, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Cellulitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Stecker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Stecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Alcoholic Neuropathy, Morning Sickness, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Stecker is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    Donovan Price is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Frostbite, Low Potassium Level, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases. Dr. Furness is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Vanzee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Vanzee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, Low Potassium Level, and Morning Sickness. Dr. Vanzee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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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