Dr. Shankar Raman
Overview
Shankar Raman is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
The Iowa Clinic
Amber has been an RN for the past eight years. Last December, she completed her Master of Science to become an ARNP and is excited to start her career at The Iowa Clinic. Ms. Dvorak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
The Iowa Clinic
Kjersten Davis, ARNP joined The Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology department in 2023 after relocating from Arizona, where she practiced for six years. She joined The Iowa Clinic because of the positive and supportive workplace culture and work-life balance. She enjoys building relationships with patients and appreciates the ability to make an impact in the community. Ms. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.
Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC
Tercio Lopes is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Lopes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Raman isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Raman isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Experienced
- AppendectomyDr. Raman isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Appendix CancerDr. Raman isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Raman isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Raman isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Raman isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.