Overview
Daniel Opheim, MD, joined The Iowa Clinic Colorectal Surgery Department in 2022 and chose the Clinic because he wanted to work alongside a physician group that has a collective mission to provide the best possible care for its patients. He chose to specialize in colorectal surgery because colorectal disorders are unfortunately very common in our society, and he felt it would allow him to make a positive impact on many lives. He enjoys all aspects that colorectal surgery has to offer but is most interested in robotics, minimally invasive surgery, and endoscopy procedures. The most rewarding part of his job is when he is can offer a solution to a patient’s diagnosis or health issue - and the patient is able to make a full recovery.
Dr. Opheim is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.
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Locations
5950 University Ave # 300, West Des Moines, IA 50266
920 E 1st St, Duluth,, MN 55805
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Daniel Opheim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Opheim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Daniel Opheim by calling their office at 515-875-9090. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Daniel Opheim a top-rated expert for Rectal Prolapse?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel Opheim is classified as an Advanced expert for Rectal Prolapse, 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. Daniel Opheim specialize in?
While Dr. Daniel Opheim is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, and Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Daniel Opheim accept my insurance?
Dr. Daniel Opheim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9090 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
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- Anal FissureDr. Opheim isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Opheim isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Opheim isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Opheim isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Opheim isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
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- Anal CancerDr. Opheim isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Opheim isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Opheim isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Opheim isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Opheim isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Opheim isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.