The 20 Best Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

Find the Top Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Andrew Bernard
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Hospital Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Andrew Bernard is a Hospital Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bernard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Rotor Syndrome, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Robert Mckinney
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Robert Mckinney is a Geriatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

    Candice Strickler
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Mercy Hospitalists

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Candice Strickler is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Strickler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Liver Failure, Gallbladder Disease, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

    Are you looking for a specific type of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)?

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    Joan Julseth
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Mercy Hospitalists

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Julseth is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Julseth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Gitelman Syndrome, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Magnesium Deficiency, and Leukocytosis.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Mohammedhasan Sarawan is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Sarawan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    411 Laurel St Ste 120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Horner is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Be is a Family Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Be is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Stecker is a Family Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Stecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)

    Oak Street Health Park Fair

    215 Euclid Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Tracy is a Geriatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tracy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tracy is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael Agey
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Norwalk Family Medicine Clinic

    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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Hermien Creger
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Mercy Medical Center West Lakes

    1755 59th Pl, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hermien Creger is a Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Creger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Opioid Induced Constipation, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Brodie is a Nurse Practitioner in Clive, Iowa. Ms. Brodie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Gallbladder Disease, Intestinal Cancer, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany Beyer is a Nurse Practitioner in Clive, Iowa. Ms. Beyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Gallbladder Disease, and Liver Failure.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics

    Office

    4055 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Noble is a Pediatrics provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Noble is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Internal Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic PC

    4323 NW Urbandale Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narasimha Palagummi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Palagummi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

    1378 Nw 124th St, Suite 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Halverson is a Nurse Practitioner in Clive, Iowa. Ms. Halverson has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Intestinal Cancer.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

    1378 Nw 124th St, Suite 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morgan Hemer is a Nurse Practitioner in Clive, Iowa. Ms. Hemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Intestinal Cancer.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Gastroenterology

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Vemulapalli is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Vemulapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Berdon Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3625 N Ankeny Blvd Ste D, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Martin is a Gastroenterologist in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Berdon Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Adam Kruse
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waukee Family Medicine

    25 W Hickman Rd, 
    Waukee, IA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Kruse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Kruse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)?

    Urea cycle disorders are genetic conditions that cause a buildup of ammonia in the blood. Normally, ammonia is converted to urea and excreted in the urine. In urea cycle disorders, defects in enzymes prevent urea from being converted to ammonia and excreted, leading to a toxic buildup of ammonia in the blood. There are several types of urea cycle disorders.

    When should I see a Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 a Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 a Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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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