The 20 Best UPJ Obstruction Doctors Near Me in Clive, IA

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The 20 Best UPJ Obstruction Doctors near Clive, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in UPJ Obstruction near Clive, IA. Of these, 7 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 5 are Experienced.

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    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction
    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    12129 University Ave, 
    Clive, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Gallagher is a Urologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Gallagher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Gallagher is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction
    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    12129 University Ave, 
    Clive, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mccabe Kenny is a Urologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Kenny is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Kenny is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction
    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    1755 59th Pl, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Kellerman is a Urologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kellerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Kellerman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction
    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    1755 59th Pl, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Schulte is a Urologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schulte is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Schulte is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction
    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    1660 60th St, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Glowacki is a Urologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Glowacki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Glowacki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Office

    12129 University Ave Ste 100, 
    Clive, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Takacs is a Urologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Takacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    12129 University Ave, 
    Clive, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Trevor Wild is a Urologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Wild is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Wild is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    12129 University Ave, 
    Clive, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Jipp is a Urologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Jipp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Jipp is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    1755 59th Pl, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Courson-Pothoven is a Urologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Courson-Pothoven is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Courson-Pothoven is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    The Iowa Clinic

    4323 Northwest Urbandale Drive, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Cwach, MD joined The Iowa Clinic in 2021 after completing his fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina where he specialized in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. He grew up in South Dakota, attended the Carver College of Medicine and completed his residency at Northwell Health’s Smith Institute for Urology. He is excited to return to a city he loves and work with great, supportive partners at The Iowa Clinic. Dr. Cwach enjoys the variety that urology has to offer. He specializes in male and female incontinence, neurogenic bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder and general urology such as kidney stones and urologic cancers. The most rewarding part of his job is ending each day knowing that he helped to improve someone’s quality of life. Dr. Cwach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction
    1000 73rd St, Suite 17, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fawad Zafar is a Urologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Ochoa Syndrome. Dr. Zafar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    12129 University Ave, 
    Clive, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Parker is a Urologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    The Iowa Clinic PC

    4323 Nw Urbandale Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Smith is a Urologist in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Boils, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction
    5950 University Ave Ste 341, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Avallone is a Urologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Avallone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction
    Urology | General Surgery
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction
    Urology | General Surgery

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    700 E Uinversity Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Dornbier is a Urologist and a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dornbier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Aquablation, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Dornbier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    700 E Uinversity Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Larsen is a Urologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Larsen has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Boils, Folliculitis, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Larsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Urology Center Of Iowa PLLC

    111 Nw 9th St, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Birusingh is a Urologist in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Birusingh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Perirenal Abscess, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Birusingh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of UPJ Obstruction?

    Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a blockage at the point where part of the kidney attaches to one of the tubes to the bladder (ureters). This blocks the flow of urine out of the kidney.

    When should I see an UPJ Obstruction doctor near Clive, 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 UPJ Obstruction doctor near Clive, 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 UPJ Obstruction doctors near Clive, 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 UPJ Obstruction doctors near Clive, 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 UPJ Obstruction doctor near Clive, 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 UPJ Obstruction doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different UPJ Obstruction 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 UPJ Obstruction doctor near Clive, 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 UPJ Obstruction 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 UPJ Obstruction 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 UPJ Obstruction doctors near Clive, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the UPJ Obstruction 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 UPJ Obstruction doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the UPJ Obstruction 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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