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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Proctitis near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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    34 providers found
      Shankar Raman
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

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

      Shankar Raman is a Gastroenterologist 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.

      Ryan Roe
      Experienced in Proctitis
      General Surgery | Orthopedics
      Experienced in Proctitis
      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 Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

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      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      411 Laurel St, Suite 3320, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General 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. Dr. Kraemer is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      411 Laurel St, Suite 3320, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mayin Lin is a Colorectal Surgeon and 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 Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Advanced in Proctitis

      Mercy Clinics Inc

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

      Poonputt Chotiprasidhi is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chotiprasidhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      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, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Proctitis
      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 Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buhs is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery

      The Iowa Clinic

      1212 Pleasant Street, Suite 211, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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 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
      1212 Pleasant St, Ste 211, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      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, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Proctitis
      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Severidt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Proctitis
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Broadlawns Medical Center

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

      Kendall Reed is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      Experienced in Proctitis

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Matson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Matson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Migraine, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Matson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery

      The Iowa Clinic

      5951 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      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 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.

      Illa Chandani
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 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 Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

      Xiaoping He
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Clive Gastroenterology Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 342, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Xiaoping He is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. He is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

      Geethalakshmi Mani
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Geethalakshmi Mani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      1601 Nw 114th St, Ste 342, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      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.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

      1378 Nw 124th St, Suite 200, 
      Clive, IA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Page is a Colorectal Surgeon and 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. Dr. Page is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

      1378 Nw 124th St, 
      Clive, IA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      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, Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

      1378 Nw 124th St, 
      Clive, IA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bernard Leman is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Leman 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.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis 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 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 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 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 near Des Moines, IA?

      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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