The 20 Best Ozena Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Ozena near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 11 are Advanced and 11 are Experienced.

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22 providers found
    Advanced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Ozena
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. 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 Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Ozena
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. 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 Ozena
    Physician Assistant | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ozena
    Physician Assistant | 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

    David Wonnell is a Physician Assistant and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Wonnell, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Wonnell, PA is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ozena
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. 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 Ozena
    Experienced in Ozena
    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 Ozena. 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 Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Eytan Young is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Ozena
    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 Ozena. 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.

    Advanced in Ozena
    Advanced in Ozena
    Referral may be required

    ENT Clinic Of Iowa P.C.

    2600 Westown Parkway, Suite 360, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Hoisington is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hoisington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Hoisington is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ozena
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Ozena
    Allergy and Immunology
    Referral may be required

    Associated Anesthesiologists P.C.

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 110, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Colman is an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Colman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Colman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Smit is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Smit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, and DFNB1. Dr. Smit is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th St., Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Morgan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. 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. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th St., Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Corey Mineck is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mineck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Otitis. Dr. Mineck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th St., Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Bauer is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, TMJ Disorders, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Bauer is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ozena
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Ozena
    Allergy and Immunology
    Referral may be required

    West Lakes Sleep Center LLC

    5950 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Javen Wunschel is an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wunschel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Allergic Rhinitis, Ozena, and Hives. Dr. Wunschel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Allergy/Immunology. Dr. Wunschel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ozena
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Ozena
    Allergy and Immunology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5950 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Petts is an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Petts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Petts is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Allergy & Immunology. Dr. Petts is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 265, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garrett Losh is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Losh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Losh is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Losh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    The Iowa Clinic Internal Medicine Ankeny

    1410 SW Tradition Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyler Bertroche is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Bertroche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bertroche is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bertroche is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 265, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Doug Schulte is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Schulte is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Schulte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ozena
    Experienced in Ozena
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 265, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Liudahl is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Liudahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Liudahl is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Liudahl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ozena
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7147 Vista Dr, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Zlab is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zlab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Zlab is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Ozena?

    Ozena is a disease of the nose in which the bony ridges and mucous membranes of the nose waste away.

    Ozena is also called atrophic rhinitis.

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

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

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

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