Alejandro Comellas
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Alejandro Comellas

Intensive Care Medicine
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 

Expertise in
7
conditions
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

Overview

Alejandro Comellas is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Comellas is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Long Haul COVID, Emphysema, Bronchitis, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 187 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
View 14 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Call: 319-356-4187
Other Locations
UI Heart and Vascular Center
105 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241
Call: 319-467-2000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


8 Clinical Trials

Roflumilast or Azithromycin to Prevent COPD Exacerbations (RELIANCE)
Roflumilast or Azithromycin to Prevent COPD Exacerbations (RELIANCE)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Roflumilast, Azithromycin
Study Phase: Phase 4
RESOLUTION: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Phase II/III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of LAU-7b in the Treatment of Adult Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 Disease
RESOLUTION: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Phase II/III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of LAU-7b in the Treatment of Adult Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Fenretinide
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Phase I/IIA Study of Descartes-30 in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Phase I/IIA Study of Descartes-30 in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 29, 2024
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Descartes 30
Study Phase: Phase 1
Randomized Master Protocol for Immune Modulators for Treating COVID-19
Randomized Master Protocol for Immune Modulators for Treating COVID-19
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 25, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Infliximab, Abatacept, Remdesivir, Cenicriviroc
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of ATYR1923 In Adult Patients With Severe Pneumonia Related to SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19)
A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of ATYR1923 In Adult Patients With Severe Pneumonia Related to SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 18, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
RETHINC: REdefining THerapy In Early COPD for the Pulmonary Trials Cooperative
RETHINC: REdefining THerapy In Early COPD for the Pulmonary Trials Cooperative
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 13, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Indacaterol/Glycopyrrolate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Feasibility Study: A Safety Evaluation of RheOx on Patients With Chronic Bronchitis in the United States
A Feasibility Study: A Safety Evaluation of RheOx on Patients With Chronic Bronchitis in the United States
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: May 09, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
INtervention Study In overweiGHT Patients With COPD
INtervention Study In overweiGHT Patients With COPD
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 07, 2022
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
View 7 Less Clinical Trials

187 Total Publications

Long COVID: Lung Pathophysiology and its Relationship with Cognitive Dysfunction.
Long COVID: Lung Pathophysiology and its Relationship with Cognitive Dysfunction.
Journal: Research square
Published: November 24, 2025
View All 187 Publications
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
11
conditions
Dr. Alicia Gerke
Intensive Care Medicine
Expertise in
11
conditions
Dr. Alicia Gerke
Intensive Care Medicine

University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
 (1.8 miles away)
319-356-2653
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Alicia Gerke is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gerke is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Neurosarcoidosis.

Expertise in
25
conditions
Dr. Jeffrey S. Wilson
Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
Expertise in
25
conditions
Dr. Jeffrey S. Wilson
Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

State University Of Iowa

200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
 (1.8 miles away)
319-356-1616
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

Jeffrey Wilson is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
34
conditions
Dr. Andrew Ashby
Intensive Care Medicine
Expertise in
34
conditions
Dr. Andrew Ashby
Intensive Care Medicine

Office

540 E Jefferson St Ste 301, 
Iowa City, IA 
 (2.8 miles away)
319-688-7779
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Andrew Ashby is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ashby is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

Find Dr. Comellas's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
  • Elite
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Dr. Comellas is
    Elite
    . Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
    See more Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) experts
  • Long Haul COVID
    Dr. Comellas is
    Elite
    . Learn about Long Haul COVID.
    See more Long Haul COVID experts
  • Distinguished
  • Bronchitis
    Dr. Comellas is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Bronchitis.
    See more Bronchitis experts
  • Emphysema
    Dr. Comellas is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Emphysema.
    See more Emphysema experts
  • Advanced
  • Cerebral Hypoxia
    Dr. Comellas is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
    See more Cerebral Hypoxia experts
  • Lung Metastases
    Dr. Comellas is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Lung Metastases.
    See more Lung Metastases experts
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Dr. Comellas is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
    See more Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) experts
  • Experienced
  • Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Dr. Comellas is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
    See more Acute Interstitial Pneumonia experts
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Dr. Comellas is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
    See more Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) experts
  • Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
    Dr. Comellas is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.
    See more Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis experts
  • Aspergillosis
    Dr. Comellas is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Aspergillosis.
    See more Aspergillosis experts
  • Asthma
    Dr. Comellas is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Asthma.
    See more Asthma experts
  • Asthma in Children
    Dr. Comellas is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Asthma in Children.
    See more Asthma in Children experts
View All 24 Experienced Conditions
Want to save this doctor for later?
Sign Up
Is this your doctor?
Find A Second Opinion
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Are you the provider on this profile?
Claim Profile
  1. Homepage
  2. Dr. Alejandro Comellas
For Patients
  • Our Story
  • How MediFind Works
  • Conditions A-Z
  • Doctor Directory
  • Symptoms Directory
  • Procedures Directory
  • Treatment Directory
  • Drug Directory
  • Infusion Center Finder
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
For Providers and Practices
  • Claim Your Profile
  • Newsroom
Business Solutions
  • Provider
  • Network Solutions
Additional Resources
  • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertising Policy
  • Content Policy
Subscribe to our newsletter

Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

Close

    By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

    Bullet PinMediFind
    Follow us on
    This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
    © 2026 All Rights Reserved

    Request an Appointment

    If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

    MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

    Patient Details

    This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

      Close

      Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

      Insurance Details

      Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

      Insurance Provider *
      Insurance ProviderClose

      Appointments Details

      Let’s get more information about your appointment.

              0 / 1000
              0 / 1000
              By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.