The 20 Best Oral Herpes Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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The 20 Best Oral Herpes Doctors near Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Oral Herpes near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Dennis Zachary
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Experienced in Oral Herpes

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    6601 SW 9th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Zachary is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zachary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    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 Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Chronic Pain, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    1801 Hickman Road, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joyce Mischel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mischel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Lymphangitis, and Morning Sickness.

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    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    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 Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Labyrinthitis, Tracheitis, Cellulitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Ellie Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Pharyngitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    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 Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Black Hairy Tongue, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Experienced in Oral Herpes

    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 Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Migraine, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Matson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology

    Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery Center PC

    8131 University Blvd, 
    Clive, IA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Harlan is a Dermatologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Harlan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Spider Angioma, and Telangiectasia.

    Michael Agey
    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Norwalk Family Medicine Clinic

    9421 Marketplace Dr, 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Agey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Agey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology

    Office

    974 73rd St Ste 3940, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Myers is a Dermatologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Sunburn, and Warts.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology

    Dermatology PC

    6000 University Ave Ste 450, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Ceilley is a Dermatologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ceilley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Impetigo, Actinic Keratosis, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Erin Netteland
    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clive Family Medicine

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 245, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology

    Ducharme Dermatology PC

    16349 Sheridan Ave Ste 101, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Ducharme is a Dermatologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Ducharme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Ambrose Munro
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1525 Grand Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ambrose Munro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Munro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Macroamylasemia, and Familial Hypertension.

    Illa Chandani
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

    Tristan Mckenna
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tristan Mckenna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Jason Kopp
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Kopp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Kopp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Amy Fulton
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Johnston Family Medicine

    5615 NW 86th St, 
    Johnston, IA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Fulton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Fulton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Jeffrey Richards
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc

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

    Jeffrey Richards is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His top areas of expertise are Torticollis, Shingles, High Cholesterol, and Tracheitis.

    Geethalakshmi Mani
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clive Family Medicine

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 245, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geethalakshmi Mani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Oral Herpes?

    Oral herpes is an infection of the lips, mouth, or gums due to the herpes simplex virus. It causes small, painful blisters commonly called cold sores or fever blisters. Oral herpes is also called herpes labialis.

    When should I see an Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Oral Herpes 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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