Dr. James Hopkins

David Hockmuth is a Thoracic Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hockmuth is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Trent Howard is a Thoracic Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Howard is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Carotid Artery Disease, Thymectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Rori Mankins, MD joined The Iowa Clinic’s Vascular Surgery department in 2021. She chose The Iowa Clinic because of the unique mix of private practice surgery with all the benefits of being involved in a training program. While in her general surgery residency, Dr. Mankins worked alongside some excellent vascular surgeons. It was this and the variety of surgical and endovascular procedures that attracted her to the specialty. The most rewarding part of her job is helping to improve a patient’s life through a variety of surgical approaches. Dr. Mankins is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery.