Overview
Alexander Menning is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Menning is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, and Gastric Dysmotility.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- 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
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- 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
Locations
1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 411, Des Moines, IA 50316
1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, Clive, IA 50325
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.
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MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
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MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
Mayin Lin, D.O., M.P.H., is a colorectal surgeon at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group. She specializes in diseases and surgery of the colon, rectum, and anus. Dr. Lin completed her General Surgery training at New York-Presbyterian/Queens and went on to complete her fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Lin performs complex laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as colonoscopies. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Menning
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Menning?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Menning by calling their office at 515-265-1300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander Menning a top-rated expert for Proctitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Menning is classified as an Advanced expert for Proctitis, 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. Alexander Menning specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander Menning is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, and Anal Fissure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Alexander Menning participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Menning has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Proctitis. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Menning's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander Menning accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander Menning accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-265-1300 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
- ProctitisDr. Menning isAdvanced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Menning isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Menning isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Menning isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Menning isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Menning isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Menning isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.