The 20 Best Premature Infant Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Premature Infant Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Premature Infant near Iowa, US. Of these, 59 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Elite in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Bell is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Elite in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Mcnamara is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mcnamara is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Premature Infant, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.

    Elite in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Elite in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarah Colaizy is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Colaizy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.

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    Jona Rushing
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Perinatal Center Of Iowa LLC

    330 Laurel St Ste 2300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jona Rushing is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rushing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Ectopic Pregnancy, Premature Infant, Placenta Previa, and Preeclampsia.

    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dagle is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dagle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Premature Infant, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn.

    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Rios is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Rios is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Premature Infant, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn.

    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Mcelroy is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mcelroy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Premature Infant, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology

    Central Iowa Hospital Corp.

    1440 Pleasant St Ste 1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Sacks is a Neonatologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Sacks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Polyhydramnios, and Gestational Diabetes.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dale Yingling is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Yingling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Placenta Previa, ABO Incompatibility, and Polyhydramnios.

    Brittany Simon
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    CHI Health Clinic Women's Health (Valley View)

    1288 Valley View Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brittany Simon is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Neuralgia, Preeclampsia, Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

    Meaghan M. Shanahan
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    CHI Health Clinic Women's Health (Valley View)

    1288 Valley View Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meaghan Shanahan is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Shanahan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Preeclampsia, Amenorrhea, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Central Iowa Hospital Corp.

    1440 Pleasant St Ste 1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Spooner is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Spooner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, ABO Incompatibility, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, and Polyhydramnios.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Obstetrical Gynecological Associates Of Des Moines PLC.

    330 Laurel St Ste 1100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Feltz is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Feltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Hunter is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, Streptococcal Group B Infection, Premature Infant, and Postpartum Depression.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Greiner is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Greiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, ABO Incompatibility, Gestational Diabetes, and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Santillan is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Santillan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Streptococcal Group B Infection.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Wernimont is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wernimont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, and Placenta Previa.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamel Shibbani is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shibbani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Atresia, Tricuspid Atresia, Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Klein is a Neonatologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Premature Infant, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Stanford is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Stanford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Premature Infant, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Premature Infant?

    A premature infant is a baby born before 37 full weeks of gestation (more than 3 weeks before the due date).

    When should I see a Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Premature Infant 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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