Overview
I have been in surgical practice for 22 years, and look forward to bringing this experience to my patients in Des Moines. I try to treat every patient as family.
Dr. Buhs is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Buhs is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
411 Laurel St., Suite 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chad Buhs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chad Buhs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chad Buhs by calling their office at 515-247-3266. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chad Buhs a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chad Buhs is classified as an Advanced expert for Cholecystitis, 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. Chad Buhs specialize in?
While Dr. Chad Buhs is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Chad Buhs accept my insurance?
Dr. Chad Buhs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-247-3266 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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- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Buhs isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Buhs isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Buhs isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Buhs isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Buhs isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Buhs isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Buhs isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- AcrospiromaDr. Buhs isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Buhs isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendicitisDr. Buhs isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Buhs isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Buhs isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.