The 20 Best Tonsillitis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Tonsillitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 124 doctor with experience in Tonsillitis near Iowa, US. Of these, 106 are Experienced and 18 are Advanced.

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124 providers found
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Medical Associates Clinic - E.

    1000 Langworthy St., 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heidi Townsend is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Townsend is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Chronic Rhinosinusitis without Nasal Polyps (CRSsNP), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Townsend is board certified in Family Medicine, American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Townsend is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th St., Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    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 Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Otitis. Dr. Mineck is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th St., Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    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 Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 41 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.

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    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

    1755 59th Place West, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Hawbaker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hawbaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tonsillitis, Otitis, Cellulitis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Hawbaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th St., Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Bauer is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis without Nasal Polyps (CRSsNP), Empyema, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Bauer is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Urgent Care

    5900 E. University Ave., Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Chandani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Convenient Care

    3200 W. Kimberly Road, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Mixsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mixsell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 280 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Mixsell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clinton Medical Center

    1410 N. 4th St., 
    Clinton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyler Willman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Willman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Willman is board certified in Otolaryngology, American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Willman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    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 Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 31 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 Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Dubuque ENT Head & Neck Surgery

    535 Cedar Cross Road, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Benda is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Benda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Ruptured Eardrum, Otitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Benda is board certified in Otolaryngology, American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Benda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Clinic - E.

    1000 Langworthy St., 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Parker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Parker is board certified in Otolaryngology, American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Indianola ENT Care

    2006 N. 4th St., 
    Indianola, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marshall Greiman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Indianola, Iowa. Dr. Greiman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngitis, Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, Short Philtrum, Chronic Rhinosinusitis without Nasal Polyps (CRSsNP), and Laryngectomy. Dr. Greiman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

    5900 E. University Ave., Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Strang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Strang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waterloo Urgent Care

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 111, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Tarr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Tarr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Lymphangitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Tarr is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3815 Stange Rd, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Rahner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Rahner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Rahner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3815 Stange Rd, 
    Ames, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Icelandic
    Accepting New Patients

    Einar Arason is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Arason is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ethmoiditis, Flu, Sinusitis, and Tonsillitis. Dr. Arason is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jean Hermsen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Hermsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Hermsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital

    933 E Pierce St, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Farrell is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Farrell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Waterloo ENT/Audiology Care

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 411, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Pruzinsky is an Otolaryngologist and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Pruzinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tonsil Stones, Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Pruzinsky is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology, American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Pruzinsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne New Hampton Family Medicine

    308 North Maple Avenue, 
    New Hampton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lacey Mcgrath is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Hampton, Iowa. Dr. Mcgrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Candida Infection of the Skin, Bronchitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Sinusitis. Dr. Mcgrath is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Mcgrath is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Tonsillitis?

    Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils.

    When should I see a Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis doctors in Iowa, US?

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

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