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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Osteomyelitis near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    21 providers found
      Ravi Vemuri
      Advanced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite A120, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravi Vemuri is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Vemuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Infectious Arthritis, and Pneumonia.

      Casey Rice
      Advanced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite A120, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Casey Rice is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rice has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Strep Throat.

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      Aneesa Afroze
      Advanced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aneesa Afroze is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Afroze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Strep Throat, and Infectious Arthritis.

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      Francisco Rincon
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite A120, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Francisco Rincon is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rincon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Actinomycosis, and Sepsis.

      Michael Blaess
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne East Village Family Medicine

      1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Blaess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Blaess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1221 Pleasant St, Suite 300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leyla Best-Bandenay is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Best-Bandenay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Nocardiosis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Best-Bandenay is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Family Medicine

      Primary Health Care Inc

      250 Laurel St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joel Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1221 Pleasant St, Suite 300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lisa Veach is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Veach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, Osteomyelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Veach is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      1221 Pleasant St, Suite 300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roshan Lewis is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Strep Throat.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1221 Pleasant St, Suite 300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Sudhir Kumar is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1221 Pleasant St, Suite 300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Terrero-Salcedo is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Terrero-Salcedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Scrofula, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Terrero-Salcedo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1221 Pleasant St, Suite 300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maria Romero-Alvarez is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Romero-Alvarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Nocardiosis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Romero-Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1221 Pleasant St, Suite 300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Akshay Khatri is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Khatri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Sepsis, Orchitis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Dr. Khatri is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Infectious Disease

      Broadlawns Medical Center

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

      James Halsey is an Infectious Disease provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Halsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Osteomyelitis, and Infective Endocarditis. Dr. Halsey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

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

      Nicholas Galioto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Galioto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Delirium, and Hepatitis D. Dr. Galioto is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Internal Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

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

      Jason Kruse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kruse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Hepatitis C, Gitelman Syndrome, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Kruse is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Internal Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

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

      Alan Hilgerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hilgerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Hilgerson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine

      Metro Geriatric Services

      4911 Sw 19th St, Fleur Heights Care Center, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Conner is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Conner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Conner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Internal Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      4329 Northwest Urbandale Drive, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Medical Director for Wesley Hospice. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Osteomyelitis
      Internal Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      5507 Northwest 86th Street, 
      Johnston, IA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Narasimha 'Sim' Palagummi, MD has been with The Iowa Clinic since 2013. Prior to coming to The Iowa Clinic, Dr. Palagummi practiced in Marshalltown for six years. Dr. Palagummi has served on various committees at The Iowa Clinic and chaired the Primary Care Redesign Task Force. Dr. Palagummi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Osteomyelitis?

      Osteomyelitis is a bone infection. It is caused by bacteria or other germs.

      When should I see an Osteomyelitis 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 Osteomyelitis 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 Osteomyelitis 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 Osteomyelitis 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 Osteomyelitis 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 Osteomyelitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteomyelitis 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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