Overview
Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Whitmer is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314
640 S 19th St, Nevada, IA 50201
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dennis Whitmer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dennis Whitmer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dennis Whitmer 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. Dennis Whitmer a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dennis Whitmer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Dennis Whitmer specialize in?
While Dr. Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Dennis Whitmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Dennis Whitmer 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CholecystitisDr. Whitmer isDistinguished. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Whitmer isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Whitmer isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Whitmer isDistinguished. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Whitmer isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Whitmer isDistinguished. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Advanced
- Breast CancerDr. Whitmer isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Whitmer isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Whitmer isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Whitmer isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Whitmer isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Whitmer isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Whitmer isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Whitmer isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Whitmer isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Whitmer isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Whitmer isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Whitmer isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.