The 20 Best Perlman Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Perlman Syndrome near Iowa, US. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Gibson, DO, specializes in Radiology, Pediatric at Diagnostic Imaging Associates in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Nebraska Pediatric Cardiology - Des Moines

    330 Laurel St., Suite 2200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Becker, MD specializes in pediatric cardiac care. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. Dr. Becker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Neurology Care

    330 Laurel St., Suite 1200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rifali Patel, MD, specializes in pediatric neurological disorders with a major focus on pediatric epilepsy, including new-onset seizures, drug-resistant childhood epilepsy- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), Doose syndrome, epilepsy surgery and status epilepticus.She treats all types of epilepsy in children of all ages by using diagnostic tools, such as video EEG monitoring and routine EEGs, and genetic testing and neuroimaging. Dr. Patel offers anti-epileptic medications and surgical and dietary treatments to control seizures and reduce those risks so your child can live a safer, healthier life.Dr. Patel has training in pediatric neurology and pediatric neurophysiology, with a pediatric epilepsy-focused fellowship at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. She also completed pediatric residency at Woodhull Hospital at NYU Langone School of Medicine in New York.Dr. Patel also has expertise in diagnosing developmental delays, cerebral palsy, pediatric stroke, headache disorders, tic disorders, autoimmune central nervous system (CNS) disorders, pediatric neuromuscular disease, psychological non-epileptic events, traumatic brain injury and genetic conditions affecting brain development.She has experience in diagnosing and managing dizziness, POTS, dysautonomia, headaches, somatic and functional disorders, developmental delay, concussion and neurovascular disorders. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    M. R. Associates

    1948 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Harring is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Harring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    M. R. Associates

    1948 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenton Harris is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Diverticular Disease, Emphysema, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    M. R. Associates

    1948 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Seitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Seitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    M. R. Associates

    1948 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamer Ghosheh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Ghosheh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Radiology P C.

    12368 Stratford Dr Ste 300, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Steinberg is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Van Diest Medical Center

    2350 Hospital Dr, 
    Webster City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Subhash Sahai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Webster City, Iowa. Dr. Sahai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Anemia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Mason City Pediatrics And Adolescent Care

    910 N. Eisenhower Ave., 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    "Jaffar Shaikh, MD, is a pediatrician practicing at MercyOne Mason City Pediatrics and Adolescent Care. Growing up in India in a joint family with lots of children around, Dr. Shaikh saw many early infancy and childhood deaths among his nieces and nephews. These illnesses were from now mostly vaccine preventable diseases such as measles, diphtheria, whooping cough and diarrhea. At the time, vaccinations were unavailable and effective treatments were lacking or out of reach for many people. Because of this, Dr. Shaikh wanted to become a doctor particularly, a pediatrician, to save the lives of children and to alleviate their pain and suffering.Dr. Shaikh treats children’s needs with compassion, patience and understanding of family dynamics. Children are not always able to express their problems and are also sometimes difficult to examine. With this in mind, Dr. Shaikh understands the need for a quick examination and observation skills while listening to their caregiver's concerns. He believes treatment decisions should address the whole family’s needs. He uses his experience from raising his four children, including a special needs child that had multiple surgeries and other needs. These personal experiences have helped him understand the pain and suffering of parents and their families helping him to better recognize their needs. Dr. Shaikh is very passionate about his patient's health and wellbeing. He wants to see them learn, lead a happy life and become responsible citizens. He believes it is a privileged to take care of many second-generation patients, whose parents were his patients. He calls these children his ""grand patients”. Dr. Shaikh feels children are the future of any community and healthy children will lead to a healthy future.". Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Delayed Growth, Zoon Vulvitis, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum. Dr. Shaikh is board certified in Pediatrics Care, American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Pediatrics Care

    3200 W. Kimberly Rd., 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elise Bream is accepting new pediatric patients at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Pediatrics Care. Dr. Bream is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Bream is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Van Diest Medical Center

    2350 Hospital Dr, 
    Webster City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jade Williams is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Webster City, Iowa. Williams, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cantu Syndrome, Marshall-Smith Syndrome, Perlman Syndrome, and Hemi 3 Syndrome.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    M. R. Associates

    1948 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Ericson is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Ericson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mre Family Care Clinic

    404 E Bloomington St, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Minyon Rittgers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Rittgers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Insomnia, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Perlman Syndrome?

    Perlman syndrome causes overgrowth in infancy and affects many different parts of the body. Babies with Perlman syndrome are bigger than most babies and have large heads, kidneys, and livers. In addition, they may have low muscle tone, distinctive facial features, and developmental delay. Over time, people with Perlman syndrome have an increased chance to develop Wilms tumor, a rare kidney cancer that primarily affects children. Perlman syndrome is caused by genetic changes (variants) in the DIS3L2 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms, a clinical exam, and may be confirmed by the results of genetic testing.

    When should I see a Perlman Syndrome doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 a Perlman Syndrome doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Perlman Syndrome doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Perlman Syndrome doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 a Perlman Syndrome doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Perlman Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Perlman Syndrome 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 a Perlman Syndrome doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Perlman Syndrome 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 Perlman Syndrome 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 Perlman Syndrome doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Perlman Syndrome 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 a Perlman Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Perlman Syndrome 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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