Dr. Nicholas Southard
Overview
Dr. Nicholas Southard became a vascular surgeon because he wanted to make a dramatic impact on patients by preventing strokes, limb loss and aneurysm ruptures. He joined The Iowa Clinic in 2013, directly out of training, due to The Clinic's reputation as a well-respected diverse group of providers who offer high-quality care to the community. He was also drawn to the Vascular Surgery Department's long-standing history of providing cutting edge treatment to vascular patients.
Dr. Southard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
5950 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
The Iowa Clinic
Eric Scott is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon who has worked at The Iowa Clinic since 2008. He specializes in the treatment of carotid, aortic, and peripheral arterial disease as well as common venous disorders. He is actively involved in numerous clinical trials of new endovascular therapies, has published 15 articles, and given more than 100 presentations on the treatment of vascular disease around the world. At The Iowa Clinic, he serves as Medical Director of Non-Invasive Vascular Testing and the Outpatient Endovascular Center, and at Unity Point Des Moines, chairs the Endovascular Care Committee. Dr. Scott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.
MercyOne West Des Moines Vascular Surgery
Jose Borromeo is a Vascular Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Borromeo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
The Iowa Clinic
Kelsey Christensen, DNP joined The Iowa Clinic to be a part of a group of healthcare providers that are invested in the health of the community it serves by offering comprehensive medical care through the many stages of life. She started providing care to patients as a staffing nurse in 2011 and received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2015. Previously, she was a Nurse Practitioner at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge providing primary and palliative care services. Kelsey enjoys helping patients and providing care to positively impact their day to day activities as well as giving them the knowledge they need to make decisions regarding their health needs. Ms. Christensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Disease.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Southard isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Southard isDistinguished. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Southard isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Southard isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Southard isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Southard isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Southard isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- GangreneDr. Southard isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Southard isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Southard isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Southard isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- CellulitisDr. Southard isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Southard isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Southard isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.