Overview
Molly Gross, MD joined The Iowa Clinic in 2017 after moving back home from Utah to be closer to her family in Beaverdale. She chose colorectal surgery because of mentors in medical school and residency who showed her the great parts of being a colorectal surgeon. She enjoys the diversity and wide variety of cases colorectal surgery has to offer. The most rewarding part of her job is helping people feel comfortable talking about something they are uncomfortable talking about.
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.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
5950 University Ave, West Des Moines,, IA 50266
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care
Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kraemer is rated as a Distinguished 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.
Surgery West Lakes
Daniel Opheim, MD, joined The Iowa Clinic Colorectal Surgery Department in 2022 and chose the Clinic because he wanted to work alongside a physician group that has a collective mission to provide the best possible care for its patients. He chose to specialize in colorectal surgery because colorectal disorders are unfortunately very common in our society, and he felt it would allow him to make a positive impact on many lives. He enjoys all aspects that colorectal surgery has to offer but is most interested in robotics, minimally invasive surgery, and endoscopy procedures. The most rewarding part of his job is when he is can offer a solution to a patient’s diagnosis or health issue - and the patient is able to make a full recovery. Dr. Opheim is rated as an Advanced 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.
Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Gross isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Gross isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Gross isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Gross isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Gross isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Gross isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Gross isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColostomyDr. Gross isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Gross isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Gross isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Gross isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Gross isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.