Overview
Al Shash is an Allergy and Immunologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Shash is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Hives.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1701 22nd St Ste 207, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Office
Jennifer Petts, DO joined The Iowa Clinic to be a part of an organization where she would be proud to work with other physicians that help provide the best care for her patients. A West Des Moines native, Dr. Petts completed her medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine, and later did her residency and fellowship at The University of Iowa. Dr. Petts chose allergy and immunology because of its constant evolving and changing nature and being able to improve her patients’ lives through the different treatment measures available. It is also close to her heart because of her sons’ asthma and peanut allergy. Dr. Petts is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy.
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Javen Wunschel, DO joined The Iowa Clinic in 2022 after practicing as an allergist for three years in Mason City. She was drawn to the Clinic because of the people, the culture and opportunities to expand the Allergy department. Dr. Wunschel’s favorite thing about her job is the patients – every person has different allergies and a unique immune system. She finds great reward in finding the root of their problem, working together to manage their condition and getting them back to living their best quality of life. Dr. Wunschel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Allergic Rhinitis, Ozena, and Hives.
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Jay Brown is an Allergy and Immunologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Sinusitis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Al Shash
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Al Shash?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Al Shash by calling their office at 515-223-8622. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Al Shash a top-rated expert for Allergic Rhinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Al Shash is classified as an Advanced expert for Allergic Rhinitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Al Shash specialize in?
While Dr. Al Shash is a Allergy and Immunology, they have specific expertise in Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Allergy and Immunology.
Does Dr. Al Shash accept my insurance?
Dr. Al Shash accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-223-8622 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Shash isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Grass AllergyDr. Shash isAdvanced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- SinusitisDr. Shash isAdvanced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Shash isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)Dr. Shash isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).
- Food AllergyDr. Shash isExperienced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- HivesDr. Shash isExperienced. Learn about Hives.
- Nonallergic RhinopathyDr. Shash isExperienced. Learn about Nonallergic Rhinopathy.