The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in des moines, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Shingles near des moines, IA. Of these, 108 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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114 providers found
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Beaverdale Family Medicine

    4326 Hickman Road, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Callahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Callahan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Ashley Mathes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mathes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mathes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Office

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

    Lisa Klock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Klock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Black Hairy Tongue, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Klock is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Office

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

    Lindsey Christianson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Christianson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Christianson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Urgent Care

    5900 E. University Ave., Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Chandani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    MercyOne East Village Internal Medicine

    1350 Des Moines St., Suite 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dallas Sanders is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne East Village Family Medicine

    1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Blaess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Blaess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Blaess is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne South Des Moines Family Medicine

    6601 SW 9th St., Suite 1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tina Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Office

    6601 SW 9th St Ste 3, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barbara White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Norwalk Family Medicine

    9421 MarketPlace Dr., 
    Norwalk, IA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Agey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Agey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Agey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Occupational Health Center PC

    320 Watson Powell Jr Way, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Steinmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Steinmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Panhypopituitarism, and Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD). Dr. Steinmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3176 Th Ave Ste 400, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Jensen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Occipital Horn Syndrome, Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, Menkes Disease, and Familial Benign Copper Deficiency. Dr. Jensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    580 SW 9th St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carole Frier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Frier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Frier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 304, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Veena Ramachandran is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ramachandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Shingles, and Meningitis. Dr. Ramachandran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Richard Preston MD PC

    1221 Center St Ste 8, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Jensen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shwartzman Phenomenon, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic

    1225 Pleasant Street, Suite 216, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Tallman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tallman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Tallman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tallman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic

    1215 Pleasant Street, Suite 206, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julia Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Pyridoxine Deficiency, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Lifestyle Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Mccleary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mccleary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Dementia, Tietz Syndrome, and Costochondritis. Dr. Mccleary is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shardul Poudyal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Poudyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Poudyal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Poudyal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

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

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctors near des moines, IA?

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

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