Overview
Jeannette Capella, MD joined The Iowa Clinic to be part of a trusted, physician governed healthcare organization that provides quality patient care. She values a culture of compassionate, hardworking physicians who care about their patients and colleagues. Dr. Capella comes to the clinic with nearly 20 years of experience, most recently as the Assistant Director of Trauma at UPMC Altoona in Pennsylvania. Being a trauma surgeon provides daily challenges; one never knows who or what is coming through the door next. Since nearly every patient she sees is probably going through the worst day of their life, she finds her role as their surgeon instantly gratifying. She is rewarded by being able to make a meaningful impact on their lives. Since 2001, Dr. Capella has joined numerous deployments with federal disaster response teams, including Hurricane Rita (2005), Haiti (2010) and Hurricane Maria (2017). She has also provided humanitarian aid in Zambia and Honduras. Currently, she serves on the Trauma and Critical Care Team (East), based in Boston.
Dr. Capella is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jeannette Capella
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jeannette Capella?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jeannette Capella by calling their office at 515-875-9770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jeannette Capella a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeannette Capella is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Jeannette Capella specialize in?
While Dr. Jeannette Capella is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Jeannette Capella participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jeannette Capella has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Jeannette Capella's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jeannette Capella accept my insurance?
Dr. Jeannette Capella accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9770 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
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Capella isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Capella isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Capella isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- ConcussionDr. Capella isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- GastrostomyDr. Capella isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Capella isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Capella isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Splenic InfarctionDr. Capella isExperienced. Learn about Splenic Infarction.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Capella isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

