The 20 Best Short Bowel Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Short Bowel Syndrome Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Short Bowel Syndrome near Iowa, US. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    William Rizk
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    AMC Surgery Clinic

    1501 E 10th St # 105, 
    Atlantic, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rizk is a General Surgeon in Atlantic, Iowa. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Genesis Health Group

    3200 W Kimberly Rd, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mixsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mixsell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome

    Genesis Health Group, Davenport Surgical

    1228 E Rusholme St Ste 3020, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Christophersen is a Family Medicine provider in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Christophersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    310 2nd Ave S, 
    Fort Dodge, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyle Versteeg is a General Surgeon in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Dr. Versteeg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Versteeg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Genesis Health System

    1227 E Rusholme St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Aanestad is a General Surgeon in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Aanestad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Aanestad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    State University Of Iowa

    540 E Jefferson St, 205 U Of Ia Health Care Me, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Udelhofen is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Udelhofen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Udelhofen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Genesis Health Group, Eldridge, Family Practice

    301 N 4th Ave, 
    Eldridge, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Mccaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Eldridge, Iowa. Dr. Mccaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caryn Berkowitz is a Gastroenterologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Berkowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Genesis Health System

    4700 E 56th St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Hartman is a General Surgeon in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Hartman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Hartman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    865 Lincoln Rd Ste 300, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Riad Rahhal is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Rahhal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Meckel's Diverticulum, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Analisa Haberman
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    North Iowa Mercy Clinics

    621 S Illinois Ave Ste 100, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Analisa Haberman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Haberman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Jennifer Gerrietts
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Grimes Clinics

    250 SW Brookside Dr, 
    Grimes, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Gerrietts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grimes, Iowa. Dr. Gerrietts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Sarah Olsasky
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    307 E Scenic Valley Ave, 
    Indianola, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Olsasky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Indianola, Iowa. Dr. Olsasky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gitelman Syndrome.

    Janice Kirsch
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1631 4th St SW Ste 114B, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janice Kirsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Kirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sciatica, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Amy Mitchell
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    2605 SW White Birch Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Mitchell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Macroamylasemia, and Hypertension.

    Laura Bowshier
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waukee Family Medicine

    25 W Hickman Rd, 
    Waukee, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Bowshier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Bowshier has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and High Cholesterol.

    Kimberley Bauman
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Grimes Clinics

    250 SW Brookside Dr, 
    Grimes, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberley Bauman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grimes, Iowa. Dr. Bauman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Michael Blaess
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Holistic Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Holistic Medicine

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    1350 Des Moines St Ste 110, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Blaess is a primary care provider, practicing in Holistic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Blaess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Donell Timpe
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    North Iowa Mercy Clinics

    1010 4th St SW Ste 120, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donell Timpe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Timpe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    1228 E Rusholme St, Suite 3020, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Phelps is a General Surgeon in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Phelps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Phelps is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Short Bowel Syndrome?

    Short bowel syndrome is a problem that occurs when part of the small intestine is missing or has been removed during surgery. Nutrients are not properly absorbed into the body as a result.

    When should I see a Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Short Bowel Syndrome 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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