The 20 Best Scarlet Fever Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Scarlet Fever near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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38 providers found
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Family Medicine | Counselor
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Family Medicine | Counselor

    UnityPoint Health

    3520 Singing Hills Blvd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Halbur is a primary care provider, practicing in Counselor and Family Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Halbur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cellulitis, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Scarlet Fever
    Advanced in Scarlet Fever

    MercyOne Johnston Pediatrics Care

    5615 Northwest 86th Street, Suite 200, 
    Johnston, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rana Aldurrah is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Aldurrah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Scarlet Fever, Asthma in Children, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Advanced in Scarlet Fever
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Scarlet Fever
    Nurse Practitioner

    Unitypoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St # 2, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Reichart is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Reichart, NP is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scarlet Fever, Herpangina, MAGIC Syndrome, and Eyelid Bump.

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    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Pediatrics

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care

    330 Laurel St., Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Hanson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Pediatrics

    MercyOne Ankeny Pediatrics Care

    800 East 1st Street, Suite 2200, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheri Folden is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Folden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Asthma in Children, Scarlet Fever, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Pediatrics

    MercyOne Waterloo Pediatrics Care

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 510, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Sims is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sims is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, Obesity in Children, and Herpangina. Dr. Sims is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care

    330 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Premnath Chinnaiyan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chinnaiyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Ectodermal Dysplasias, EEC Syndrome, and AEC Syndrome.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever

    MercyOne Waterloo Pediatrics Care

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 510, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Wright is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Croup. Dr. Wright is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics

    MercyOne Ankeny Pediatrics Care

    800 East 1st Street, Suite 2200, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Sinclair is a Pediatrics specialist and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Sinclair, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever

    MercyOne Clive Pediatrics Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 345, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie O'brien is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scarlet Fever, Delayed Growth, Croup, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

    5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
    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 Scarlet Fever. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine

    MercyOne Forest City Family Medicine

    635 East Highway 9, 
    Forest City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Lillie is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Forest City, Iowa. Lillie, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. Her clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Spasms, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Eyelid Bump, and Scarlet Fever. Lillie, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever

    McFarland Clinic PC

    312 E Main St, 
    Marshalltown, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colette Lothe is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Marshalltown, Iowa. Dr. Lothe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scarlet Fever, Croup, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and CHARGE Syndrome.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever

    Genesis Health Group, Pediatrics At Genesis Healthplex, Bettendorf

    2140 53rd Ave, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Stecher is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Stecher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Croup, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever

    Waggoner Pediatrics Of Central Iowa (Des Moines Pediatrics-West)

    2555 Berkshire Pkwy Ste A, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Waggoner is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Waggoner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Croup, Diarrhea, and Scarlet Fever.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Pediatrics

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Kolker is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Kolker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Diarrhea, Obesity in Children, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever

    Waggoner Pediatrics Of Central Iowa (Des Moines Pediatrics-West)

    2555 Berkshire Pkwy Ste A, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samantha Schwenneker is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Schwenneker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. Her clinical expertise encompasses MAGIC Syndrome, Scarlet Fever, Herpangina, and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever

    Office

    25 W Hickman Rd Ste 300, 
    Waukee, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shilpi Shrivastava is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Delayed Growth, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever

    Office

    421 E Merle Hibbs Blvd, 
    Marshalltown, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Thiessen is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Marshalltown, Iowa. Dr. Thiessen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, Croup, and Vascular Birthmark.

    Experienced in Scarlet Fever
    Experienced in Scarlet Fever

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Etscheidt is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Etscheidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scarlet Fever. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunken Fontanelles, Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Herpangina.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Scarlet Fever?

    Scarlet fever is caused by an infection with bacteria called group A streptococcus. This is the same bacteria that causes strep throat.

    When should I see a Scarlet Fever 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 Scarlet Fever 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 Scarlet Fever 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 Scarlet Fever 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 Scarlet Fever 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 Scarlet Fever doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Scarlet Fever 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 Scarlet Fever 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 Scarlet Fever 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 Scarlet Fever 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 Scarlet Fever doctors near Des Moines, IA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Scarlet Fever 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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