Overview
Carlos Pelaez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Pelaez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
7147 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos Pelaez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos Pelaez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos Pelaez by calling their office at 515-875-9770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carlos Pelaez a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos Pelaez is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Carlos Pelaez specialize in?
While Dr. Carlos Pelaez is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Carlos Pelaez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Pelaez has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Carlos Pelaez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carlos Pelaez accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlos Pelaez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9770 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
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Pelaez isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Pelaez isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Pelaez isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Pelaez isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- ConcussionDr. Pelaez isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- GastrostomyDr. Pelaez isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Pelaez isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Myocardial ContusionDr. Pelaez isExperienced. Learn about Myocardial Contusion.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Pelaez isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Pelaez isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.