The 20 Best Tongue Cancer Doctors Near Me in West Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Tongue Cancer near West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 44 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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45 providers found
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    ENT Clinic Of Iowa P.C.

    2600 Westown Parkway, Suite 360, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Hoisington is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hoisington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Iowa Head & Neck PC

    3901 Ingersoll Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brown is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Mineck is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mineck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Otitis.

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    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Smit is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Smit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Morgan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Laryngitis, Sialadenitis, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marshall Greiman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Greiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngitis, Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, Short Philtrum, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    105 Valley West Dr, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Wright is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    105 Valley West Dr, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Griffith is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Perichondritis, Laryngitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 280, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kartik Anand is a Hematologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Lung Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 265, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyler Bertroche is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bertroche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bertroche is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 265, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Liudahl is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Liudahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Liudahl is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 265, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garrett Losh is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Losh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Losh is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 265, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Baldwin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Baldwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, Van Der Woude Syndrome, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Baldwin is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic Surgery.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 265, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Doug Schulte is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Schulte is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nandita Agarwal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiology

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Karl Digman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Digman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Behrens is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 98 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Voynov is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Voynov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Colletier is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Colletier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Martens is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Martens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Tongue Cancer?

    Tongue (oral) cancer can occur in different areas of the oral cavity, such as on the surface of the tongue in the mouth, or at the base of the tongue in the throat. Causes of tongue cancer include tobacco and heavy alcohol use, a weakened immune system, infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) or a previous history of head and neck cancer. The risk of tongue cancer is higher in males. In time tongue cancers may spread to other areas of the mouth, head, and neck. Most oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.

    When should I see a Tongue Cancer doctor near West 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 a Tongue Cancer doctor near West 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near West 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near West 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 a Tongue Cancer doctor near West 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 Tongue Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer doctor near West 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 Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near West Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tongue Cancer 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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