The 20 Best Pilonidal Sinus Disease Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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The 20 Best Pilonidal Sinus Disease Doctors near Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Pilonidal Sinus Disease near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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22 providers found
    Distinguished in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayin Lin is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Jeffrey Neitzel
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Jeffrey Neitzel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kraemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Molly Gross is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Ryan Roe
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery | Orthopedics

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

    Dennis Whitmer
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Severidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Page is a General Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    330 Laurel St Ste 1200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ulises Garza-Serna is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Garza-Serna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Omphalomesenteric Cyst. Dr. Garza-Serna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery

    Mercy Clinics Inc

    411 Laurel St, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Buhs is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buhs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buhs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Makayla O'guinn is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. O'guinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. O'guinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    My Nguyen is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top area of expertise is Pilonidal Sinus Disease.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

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

    Willie Mcclairen is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclairen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Menning is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Menning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, and Gastric Dysmotility. Dr. Menning is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    General Surgery

    Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 411, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeremiah Jones is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Emergency Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Matthew Spitzenberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Spitzenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Mouth Sores, Common Cold, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Ronnie Hawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Labyrinthitis, Tracheitis, Cellulitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Surgery West Lakes

    5950 University Ave # 300, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Opheim is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Opheim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Illa Chandani
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Urgent Care East Pleasant Hill

    5900 E University Ave Ste 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

    Steven Strang
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pilonidal Sinus Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5900 E University Ave Ste 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Strang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Strang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pilonidal Sinus Disease?

    Pilonidal sinus disease is an inflammatory condition involving the hair follicles that can occur anywhere along the crease between the buttocks, which runs from the bone at the bottom of the spine (sacrum) to the anus. The disease is benign and has no association with cancer.

    Pilonidal disease may appear as:

    • A small pit or pore in the skin that contains dark spots or hair
    • A pilonidal sinus, in which a tract grows under the skin or deeper from the hair follicle
    • A pilonidal cyst, in which a pocket of fluid forms underneath the pit or sinus
    • A pilonidal abscess, in which the pilonidal cyst becomes infected and pus collects in the adjacent fat tissue

    When should I see a Pilonidal Sinus Disease 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 a Pilonidal Sinus Disease 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 Pilonidal Sinus Disease 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 Pilonidal Sinus Disease 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 a Pilonidal Sinus Disease 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 Pilonidal Sinus Disease doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pilonidal Sinus Disease 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 Pilonidal Sinus Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pilonidal Sinus Disease 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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