The 20 Best Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Lukenbill, DO is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Hughes graduated from The University of Iowa with a dual BS degree in biochemistry and psychology. He went to A.T. Still University (Kirksville, MO) for Medical School, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at The Cleveland Clinic and a Hematology/Oncology fellowship also at The Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Lukenbill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Lukenbill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Heddinger, MD is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Heddinger graduated from University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. He went to The University of Iowa College of Medicine followed by an Internal Medicine residency at The University of Iowa hospitals and clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. He completed a fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Heddinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 79 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Heddinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Avera Medical Group Larchwood

    916 Holder Street, 
    Larchwood, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Beckstrand is an internal medicine physician at Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine Sioux Falls. Dr. Beckstrand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Beckstrand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Beherns, MD is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Behrens received a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in Chemistry from Iowa State University. His medical degree was awarded by the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University / Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Behrens completed a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Maryland. He specialized in immuno-therapy of cancer and was protocol chairman of a national breast cancer vaccine trial. Dr. Behrens has been extensively involved in colon, pancreas, and ovarian vaccine trials. Dr. Behrens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. 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. Dr. Behrens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Hiatt, MD is a medical and oncology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Hiatt completed his undergraduate degree from Grandview College. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University, followed by residency at the University of Iowa at Iowa Methodist Medical Center program. Dr. Hiatt completed his fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Hiatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 122 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hiatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care

    200 E. Ridgeway Ave., 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kartik Anand, MD, specializes in Hematology Oncology at MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. 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. Dr. Anand is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    """Abdelaziz ElHaddad, MD is a medical oncology and hematology Physician with Mission Cancer + Blood.He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology as well. After graduating with Honors from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine in the top 25th percentile of his class, he went on to finish his Internal Medicine training at Monmouth Medical Center, a Drexel University affiliated hospital in New Jersey. He subsequently completed his medical oncology and hematology fellowship training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, St. Luke’s Roosevelt hospital in New York City.""". Dr. Elhaddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 99 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Essential Thrombocythemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Elhaddad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Merchant is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Merchant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 103 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Austin Greco is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Greco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shwartzman Phenomenon, Anemia, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Brugioni is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Brugioni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Febrile Neutropenia.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Peoples Clinic Pharmacy

    905 Franklin St, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Buhr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Buhr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sreenath Kodali is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kodali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Cedar Valley Medical Specialists PC

    3530 W 4th St, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Josephine Dela is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Dela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Experienced in Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giselle Mery is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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    What is the definition of Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome?

    Virus associated hemophagocytic syndrome is a very serious complication of a viral infection. Signs and symptoms of Virus associated hemophagocytic syndrome, include high fever, liver problems, enlarged liver and spleen, coagulation factor abnormalities, decreased red or white blood cells and platelets (pancytopenia), and a build-up of histiocytes, a type of immune cell, in various tissues in the body resulting in the destruction of blood-producing cells (histiocytic proliferation with prominent hemophagocytosis). Diagnosis is based upon the signs and symptoms of the patient. The cause of the condition is not known.

    When should I see a Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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 Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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 Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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 Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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 Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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 Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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 Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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 Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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 Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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 Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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 Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 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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