Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Carlos Pelaez

General Surgery
The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 
Expertise in
4
conditions
The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 
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Overview

Carlos Pelaez is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Pelaez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in IA
Hospital Affiliations
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Call: 515-875-9770
Other Locations
Office
7147 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Call: 515-283-1541

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.

1 Total Publications

Prehospital oral chlorhexidine does not reduce the rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia among critically ill trauma patients: A prospective concurrent-control study.
Prehospital oral chlorhexidine does not reduce the rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia among critically ill trauma patients: A prospective concurrent-control study.
Journal: Journal of critical care
Published: January 29, 2015
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      • Advanced
      • Chronic Subdural Hematoma
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      • Delirium
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      • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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      • Subdural Hematoma
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      • Concussion
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      • Hernia Surgery
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      • Myocardial Contusion
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