The 20 Best Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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53 providers found
    Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Rodrigo Bayon is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bayon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Cancer Services-Quad Cities

    1351 Kimberly Rd Ste 200, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carryn Anderson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Anderson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Nitin Pagedar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Pagedar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology

    Iowa Head & Neck PC

    3901 Ingersoll Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brown is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. 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.

    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Kristi Chang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Leukoplakia, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Wenqing Sun is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology
    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Douglas Laux is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Laux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Adrenal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology
    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

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

    Zeeshan Jawa is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jawa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery

    Burlington Ear Nose & Throat Clinic PC

    1225 S Gear Ave Ste 255, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Berge is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Berge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Enlarged Adenoids, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 3300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Deming is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Deming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Colletier is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Colletier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Morgan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Laryngitis, Sialadenitis, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

    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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. 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.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Orcutt is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Orcutt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Laryngeal Cancer. Dr. Orcutt is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Physician Assistant | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Physician Assistant | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Hupke is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Hupke, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Hupke, PA is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne North Iowa Ear, Nose, Throat And Allergy

    250 South Crescent Drive, Suite 102, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishram Jalukar is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Jalukar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholesteatoma, Ear Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Voynov is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Voynov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Office

    350 N Grandview Ave Ste 2300, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hermann is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Hermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

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

    Mark Westberg is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Westberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    State University Of Iowa

    777 Mazzuchelli Pl, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Vandaele is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Vandaele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Painful Swallowing, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Vandaele is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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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