The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors Near Me in Council Bluffs, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Retroperitoneal Inflammation near Council Bluffs, IA. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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105 providers found
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery

    Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Langenfeld is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Langenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery

    Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Leinicke is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Leinicke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Clinic At Lauritzen Outpatient Center

    4014 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Bauman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bauman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Myringotomy.

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    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Clinic At Lauritzen Outpatient Center

    4014 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Waibel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Waibel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mortensen is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep Colon Surgery. Dr. Hale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Ogilvie Syndrome. Dr. Hale is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hale is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Radiology At Hixson-Lied Center

    4378 Dewey Ave., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Mcbride is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Mcbride is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Gardner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Gardner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gardner is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Grant is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mercer is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Mercer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Malnutrition, Liver Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Clinic At Bellevue Health Center

    2510 Bellevue Medical Center Drive, Suite 200, 
    Bellevue, NE 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Akerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellevue, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Akerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Heart Attack, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

    800 Mercy Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Haggstrom is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Haggstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

    800 Mercy Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shane Dieckman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Dieckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital

    933 E Pierce St, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajkumar Yarlagadda is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Yarlagadda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center

    601 N 30th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johanna Schubert is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Schubert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Lung Nodules.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic Trauma Surgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7500 Mercy Rd, Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Viren Punja is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Punja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Punja is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery and Surgical Critical Care - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Punja is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Wolpert is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Wolpert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wolpert is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wolpert is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Mcnamara is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Mcnamara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Mcnamara is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mcnamara is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Immanuel)

    6829 N 72nd St, Ste 5500, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Hovey is the Director of Weight Management and has been the Chairman of the Surgery Department at CHI Health Immanuel since 2012. He is board certified in Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.While growing up in Council Bluffs, he graduated from Lewis Central High School. After attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Iowa State University for his undergraduate studies, Dr. Hovey received his Medical Degree from the University of Iowa in 1997. He completed a surgical internship at Creighton University, served as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force, and finished his surgical training at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines in 2004. Upon honorably fulfilling his commitment as a general surgeon in the Air Force, he decided to come back home to the Midwest where he has been a valued member of the Omaha medical community since 2006.He is one of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the region, having performed thousands of procedures including the sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band, Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileostomy (SADI), duodenal switch (DS), ORBERA (endoscopic gastric balloon), and complex revision surgery.In addition to bariatric surgery, he performs a high volume of laparoscopic, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery including gallbladder removal, hiatal hernia repair, inguinal/abdominal wall hernia repair, and colon resection. His expertise, passion, clinical acumen, and surgical skills have resulted in Dr. Hovey receiving numerous teaching awards from the Creighton University School of Medicine’s General Surgery Residency where he carries an appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor.Dr. Hovey uses his years of experience in all aspects of weight loss surgery to feed his passion for helping patients reach their goals of living longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.Dr. Hovey also contributes to theCHI Health Better You Blog. Dr. Hovey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hovey is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hovey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (201 Building)

    201 Ridge St, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Ahrens is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Ahrens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

    Retroperitoneal inflammation causes swelling that occurs in the retroperitoneal space. Over time, it can lead to a mass behind the abdomen and its contents called retroperitoneal fibrosis.

    The retroperitoneal space is in front of the lower back and behind the abdominal lining (peritoneum). Organs in this space include the:

    • Kidneys
    • Lymph nodes
    • Pancreas
    • Ureters
    • Adrenal glands
    • Esophagus
    • Abdominal aorta
    • Parts of the colon and stomach
    • Rectum