The 20 Best Purpura Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Purpura near Iowa, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Advanced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Purpura
    Dermatology

    Office

    1429 Boston Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Snider is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Snider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.

    Advanced in Purpura
    Advanced in Purpura
    1600 Diamond St, 
    Onawa, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Huerter contributes to theCHI Health Better You Blog. Dr. Huerter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 112 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Psoriasis. Dr. Huerter is board certified in Dermatology - American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology

    North Iowa Mercy Clinics

    1421 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Karkos is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Karkos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Plaque Psoriasis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Psoriasis.

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    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology

    Office

    974 73rd St Ste 3940, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Myers is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Sunburn, and Warts.

    Advanced in Purpura
    Advanced in Purpura
    3741 Pheasant Ln, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Ellerbroek is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Ellerbroek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Advanced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    1815 1st Ave Se # 200, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Knutson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Knutson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Advanced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    1005 Pennsylvania Ave # 210, 
    Ottumwa, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Walker is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Ottumwa, Iowa. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Plaque Psoriasis, Warts, and Purpura.

    Advanced in Purpura
    Advanced in Purpura
    4301 Sergeant Rd # 120, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Daffer is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Daffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Epidermoid Cyst, Actinic Keratosis, and Acne.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology | Pediatrics

    MercyOne North Iowa Dermatology Care

    1421 4th St. SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yen Liu is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Purpura
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine

    1410 6th Avenue South, 
    Clear Lake, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracy Mixdorf is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clear Lake, Iowa. Dr. Mixdorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B. Dr. Mixdorf is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Experienced in Purpura

    MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

    801 5th Street, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Inderjit Chabra is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Chabra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Chabra is board certified in American Academy Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Purpura
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

    5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Mcgargill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Mcgargill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    707 S Main St, 
    Centerville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cleaver is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Centerville, Iowa. Dr. Cleaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Liver Spots.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Experienced in Purpura
    707 S Main St, 
    Centerville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Cleaver is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Centerville, Iowa. Dr. Cleaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, and Rosacea.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    2675 N Ankeny Blvd # 101, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katrina Smith is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    865 Lincoln Rd # 400, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Cleveland is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Cleveland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Pustules, Actinic Keratosis, and Pustular Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Purpura
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1018 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bird is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Bird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    16349 Sheridan Ave # 101, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Ducharme is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Ducharme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    6000 University Ave # 450, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Ceilley is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ceilley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Impetigo, Actinic Keratosis, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Purpura
    Family Medicine

    McFarland Clinic-Carroll

    1214 S Grant Rd, 
    Carroll, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Slattery is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carroll, Iowa. Dr. Slattery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Necrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Purpura?

    Purpura is purple-colored spots and patches that occur on the skin, and in mucus membranes, including the lining of the mouth.

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

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

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

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