The 20 Best Proctitis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Proctitis Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 112 doctor with experience in Proctitis near Iowa, US. Of these, 97 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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    Shankar Raman
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shankar Raman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    General Surgery

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    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 Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

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    Advanced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Surgery West Lakes

    5950 University Ave # 300, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Rogers is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Colostomy.

    David T. Mortensen
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David T. Mortensen M.D. joined CHI Health Clinic in August of 2005. Dr. Mortensen is trained to perform a full range of surgeries including colon/rectal gallbladder gastrointestinal breast thyroid hernia repair and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Mortensen is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep for Colon Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Mel F. Roca
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

    Erin Hale
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep Colon Surgery. Dr. Hale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Radiology

    Radiology Group Imaging Center L.L.C.

    1970 E 53rd St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Koch is a Radiologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Koch has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    John Cromwell is a Colorectal Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Cromwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Delirium, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    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 Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Surgery West Lakes

    5950 University Ave # 300, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    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 Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery

    Waverly Health Center

    312 9th St SW, 
    Waverly, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Beaty is a General Surgeon in Waverly, Iowa. Dr. Beaty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amol Agarwal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Radiology

    Radiology Group Imaging Center L.L.C.

    1970 E 53rd St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Li Shihong is a Radiologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Shihong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paula Beckwith is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Beckwith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1378 NW 124th St, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajalakshmi Iyer is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1378 NW 124th St, 
    Clive, IA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Leman is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Leman has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mercyone Genesis Woodlands Family Medicine

    4321 53rd Ave, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samyuktha Ramavaram is a Gastroenterologist in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Ramavaram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 342, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harvey Giller is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Giller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Proctitis?

    Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum. It can cause discomfort, bleeding, and the discharge of mucus or pus.

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

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

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

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