
Overview
Craig Stark is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Stark is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Stark is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6010 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
301 E Hillcrest Ave, Family Med Indi, Indianola, IA 50125
2301 E 14th St, Family Med Parks, Des Moines, IA 50316
1215 Pleasant St, Suite 414, Des Moines, IA 50309
101 Se Destination Dr, Family Med Grimes, Grimes, IA 50111
4480 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
2515 Se State St, Ankeny, IA 50023
6400 Hickman Rd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
801 Colonial Cir, Norwalk, IA 50211
2103 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines
Randolph Rough, MD, specializes in Cardiology at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rough is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Rough is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines
Troy Hounshell, DO, specializes in Electrophysiology - Cardiac at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Ankeny in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Hounshell is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hounshell is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines
Dr. Mark Bissing, a native of Leawood, KS, has two very good reasons for choosing the cardiology profession. One is his father, who suffered a heart attack while he was in medical school. The other is his daughter, Dana, who was born with a hole in her heart. Surgery corrected the condition, but the experience focused his career on cardiology. After attaining a biology degree from Baker University, Dr. Bissing earned a medical degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City. He then completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiology, both at the University of Iowa.Dr. Bissing joined Iowa Heart Center in 1995. He is board certified in general and nuclear cardiology, and currently practices at Iowa Heart Center's West University clinic in West Des Moines. Dr. Bissing is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bissing is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig A. Stark
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig A. Stark?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig A. Stark by calling their office at 515-221-7800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig A. Stark a top-rated expert for Cardiomyopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig A. Stark is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cardiomyopathy, 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. Craig A. Stark specialize in?
While Dr. Craig A. Stark is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, and Atrial Fibrillation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Craig A. Stark participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Craig A. Stark has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiomyopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Craig A. Stark's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Craig A. Stark accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig A. Stark accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-221-7800 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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- Distinguished
- ArrhythmiasDr. Stark isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Stark isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Stark isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- CardiomyopathyDr. Stark isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Stark isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Stark isDistinguished. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Advanced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
- AnginaDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope
- Familial Ventricular Tachycardia
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- High CholesterolDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4Dr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.
- HypertensionDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- VasculitisDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Stark isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- ApoplexyDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cardiomyopathy Due to AnthracyclinesDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Degos DiseaseDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.
- Doxorubicin-Induced CardiomyopathyDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy.
- Endocardial FibroelastosisDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Endocardial Fibroelastosis.
- EndocarditisDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart AttackDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Hyperlipidemia Type 3Dr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipidemia Type 3.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- MyocarditisDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- NecrosisDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- PericarditisDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Thromboangiitis ObliteransDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Thromboangiitis Obliterans.
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Williams SyndromeDr. Stark isExperienced. Learn about Williams Syndrome.


