David Henry
1753 W Ridgeway Ave, Suite 107, 
Waterloo, IA 

Overview

Dr. David Henry is a double-board certified general surgeon who specializes minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery, which allows his patients to have excellent outcomes and quick recoveries. Dr. Henry grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed a highly-competitive 6-year BS/MD program with Penn State University and Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Henry has done research at Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard Medical School, the University of Pittsburgh, Thomas Jefferson University, and Michigan State University.

Dr. Henry completed general surgery residency at Michigan State University. He completed a minimally invasive, bariatric, and robotic surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and a mastery in general surgery and acute care surgery fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Henry has completed more than 3500 surgeries. Dr. Henry cares deeply about his patients, has excellent outcomes, and has excellent bedside manner.

His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Henry is board certified in Surgery and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Henry is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, 2009

Residency

Michigan State University

Specialties

General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in IA

Board Certifications

Surgery
Obesity Medicine

Fellowships

Minimally Invasive, Bariatric, and Robotic Surgery
Mastery in General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Allen Hospital
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Who's Who, Top Doctors Honors Edition, America's Best Doctors
Top Doctors of America Honors Edition, Nationwide Registries
America's Best Doctors
Physician's Recognition Award, American Medical Association
American Legion Award
Letter of Commendation, U.S. Senator Rick Santorum
Letter of Commendation, U.S. Representative Melissa Hart
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Healthcare
Certificate of da Vinci Technology Training as a Console Surgeon, Intuitive Surgical
Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS), SAGES
Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES), SAGES
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Best Laparoscopic Resident, Michigan State University
Completion of 9 mission trips in the Philippines, Honduras, Puerto Rico, India, and Mexico
Certification of Fellowship Training at a Fellowship Council-Accredited Bariatric Fellowship, SAGES
Certificate of Acknowledgement of Satisfactory Training in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, ASMBS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS

Locations

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists (CVMS)
1753 W Ridgeway Ave, Suite 107, Waterloo, IA 50701
Sunday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Other Locations
Allen Hospital
1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
Community Memorial Hospital
909 W 1st St, Sumner, IA 50674

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Henry has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Gallbladder Removal
Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colonoscopy
Diverticular Disease
Colorectal Cancer
Sepsis
Colostomy
Hemorrhoids
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Henry

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Is Dr. David Henry a top-rated expert for Hernia Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Henry is classified as an Experienced expert for Hernia Surgery, 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. David Henry specialize in?

While Dr. David Henry is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia Surgery, Gallbladder Disease, and Femoral Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. David Henry accept my insurance?

Dr. David Henry accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-833-5907 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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