Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Carlos Pelaez

General Surgery
The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 
Referral may be required
Expertise in
4
conditions
The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 

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.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • 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
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Locations

The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Other Locations
Office
7147 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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 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.

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