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David Hockmuth is a Thoracic Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hockmuth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Rori Mankins, MD joined The Iowa Clinic’s Vascular Surgery department in 2021. She chose The Iowa Clinic because of the unique mix of private practice surgery with all the benefits of being involved in a training program. While in her general surgery residency, Dr. Mankins worked alongside some excellent vascular surgeons. It was this and the variety of surgical and endovascular procedures that attracted her to the specialty. The most rewarding part of her job is helping to improve a patient’s life through a variety of surgical approaches. Dr. Mankins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Caleb Anderson is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Pneumomediastinum, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Pleural Effusion.