The 20 Best Sjogren Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Sjogren Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Sjogren Syndrome near Iowa, US. Of these, 59 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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70 providers found
    Distinguished in Sjogren Syndrome
    Distinguished in Sjogren Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Brittany Bettendorf is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bettendorf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Bettendorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Lakes Regional Healthcare

    2301 Hwy 71 South, 
    Spirit Lake, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Borus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Dr. Borus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Borus is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Borus is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Petar Lenert is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lenert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Lenert is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Sjogren Syndrome
    Distinguished in Sjogren Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Haraldine Stafford is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Stafford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Temporal Arteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Dubuque Rheumatology

    2140 JFK Road, Suite B, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    George Isaac is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Isaac is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Isaac is board certified in Rheumatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Isaac is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Gilg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gilg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Gilg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3500 University Blvd, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Wells is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Wells is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    UI Heart And Vascular Center

    105 E 9th St, 
    Coralville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Tuetken is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Tuetken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Tuetken is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    McFarland Clinic-Carroll

    1214 S Grant Rd, 
    Carroll, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandra Jimenez is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Carroll, Iowa. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Jimenez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Swenson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Swenson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Schmidt is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Ronkar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ronkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Ronkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

    8421 Plum Drive, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cory Pittman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Pittman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Infantile Digital Fibromatosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Pittman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Jacobi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jacobi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Jacobi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Convenient Care

    3200 W. Kimberly Road, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Mixsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mixsell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 280 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Mixsell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Rheumatology Care

    910 N. Eisenhower Ave. (use S. Entrance), 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katie Shannon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Shannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Shannon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Family Medicine At Health Plaza

    3200 W. Kimberly Road, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christa Mclaughlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Macroamylasemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mclaughlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Medical Associates Clinic - E.

    1000 Langworthy St., 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chadwick Nachtman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Nachtman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Nachtman is board certified in Family Medicine, American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Nachtman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Craig is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Dr. Craig is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Scott Vogelgesang is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Vogelgesang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Scleritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Sjogren Syndrome?

    Sjögren syndrome is a disorder whose main features are dry eyes and a dry mouth. The condition typically develops gradually beginning in middle adulthood but can occur at any age.

    When should I see a Sjogren 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 Sjogren 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 Sjogren 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 Sjogren 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 Sjogren 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 Sjogren Syndrome doctor search results page. 

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

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

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