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    MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    38 providers found
      Hazim Zaghloul
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Specialty Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 1200, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hazim Zaghloul is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zaghloul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Lactose Intolerance.

      Daniel Dimeo
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Specialty Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 1200, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Dimeo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dimeo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Encopresis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Bowel Incontinence.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Shankar Raman
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shankar Raman is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Poonputt Chotiprasidhi is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chotiprasidhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Iowa Clinic

      5964 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ramon Reyes is a Gastroenterologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Reyes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Fahler had the opportunity to work with our Gastroenterology (GI) physicians during his residency training in which they treated him as a colleague and showed great cohesiveness among the group. The GI team and the quality of The Iowa Clinic overall is why Dr. Fahler decided to join the practice. Early in his training, he worked in a GI Clinic where he developed a strong interest for disorders of the GI tract. That and the balance between clinical and procedural medicine are what attracted him to the field. Dr. Fahler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amber Tierney, MD decided to join The Iowa Clinic because of our reputation for great patient care. Dr. Tierney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

      1378 Nw 124th St, 
      Clive, IA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bernard Leman is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Leman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      411 Laurel St, Suite 3320, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kraemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kraemer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      411 Laurel St, Suite 3320, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mayin Lin is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      1225 Pleasant Street, Suite 224, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Sutton, MD joined the Iowa Clinic because he wanted to work for an organization that prioritized the doctor-patient relationship. Practicing at The Iowa Clinic allows him to provide what he feels is the best care to his patients. Dr. Sutton naturally has a variety of interests, making Family Medicine the perfect specialty for him. It allows him to provide care across the lifespan of a patient, from the very healthy to the very sick. Promoting wellness and building long-term relationships with patients and their families are what he finds most rewarding about being a physician He also enjoys the continuous learning and self-improvement that medicine requires. Dr. Sutton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Ulcerative Colitis.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      1212 Pleasant St, Ste 211, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paula Beckwith is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Beckwith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1221 Pleasant St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tyler Casey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Casey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Casey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

      Illa Chandani
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

      Michael Agey
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Norwalk Family Medicine

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

      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 Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Xiaoping He
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Clive Gastroenterology Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 342, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Xiaoping He is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. He is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

      Bernard Feldman
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Clive Gastroenterology Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 342, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bernard Feldman is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Erin Netteland
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Netteland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Netteland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

      1378 Nw 124th St, Suite 200, 
      Clive, IA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Sign Language, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Obrien is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Obrien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Obrien is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Ulcerative Colitis?

      Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by the development of ulcers in the lining of the digestive tract, which most often affect the colon and rectum. While ulcerative colitis can occur at any age, it most frequently appears between the ages of 15 and 30, or after the age of 60. There are several types of ulcerative colitis that are categorized by the area of the digestive tract affected by the disease, such as ulcerative proctitis (inflammation of area closest to the rectum), proctosigmoiditis (inflammation of the sigmoid colon and rectum), left-sided colitis (inflammation of descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum), pancolitis (inflammation of the entire colon), and a rare form of ulcerative colitis known as acute severe ulcerative colitis (severe inflammation of entire colon). Ulcerative colitis can also affect other areas of the body, causing inflammation of the skin, eyes, liver, joints, and back.

      When should I see an Ulcerative Colitis 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 an Ulcerative Colitis 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 Ulcerative Colitis 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 Ulcerative Colitis 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 an Ulcerative Colitis 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 Ulcerative Colitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ulcerative Colitis 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 an Ulcerative Colitis 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 Ulcerative Colitis 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 Ulcerative Colitis 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 Ulcerative Colitis doctors near Des Moines, IA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ulcerative Colitis 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 an Ulcerative Colitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ulcerative Colitis 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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