Gynecologic Oncology Downtown
1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

As a native to Iowa, Dena is excited to join The Iowa Clinic due to our excellent reputation in the community and mission of dedication to patient care. Her passion for women’s health started in high school and now Dena is excited to be part of the surgical team making a difference in the lives of women battling gynecological cancers. She is proud to be an advocate and teacher to her patients and their families.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Angiomyoma.

Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Physician Assistant in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Gynecologic Oncology Downtown
1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Is Dena J. Kaufman, PA a top-rated expert for Endometrial Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dena J. Kaufman, PA is classified as an Experienced expert for Endometrial Cancer, 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 Dena J. Kaufman, PA specialize in?

While Dena J. Kaufman, PA is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Angiomyoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dena J. Kaufman, PA accept my insurance?

Dena J. Kaufman, PA accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9290 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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