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 clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Capella is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Capella is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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.
MercyOne West Des Moines Vascular Surgery
David Chew, MD, specializes in Vascular Surgery at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa.Certifications:general and thoracic surgeryMedical School:National University of SingaporeInternship:Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, U.K.Residency:Columbia University/St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York CityFellowship:Harvard University/Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Chew is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Chew is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne West Des Moines Vascular Surgery
James Ebaugh, MD, specializes in Vascular Surgery at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ebaugh is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Ebaugh is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne West Des Moines Vascular Surgery
Jose Borromeo, MD, is a Vascular Surgeon at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Borromeo joined the Vascular Surgery team at the Iowa Heart Center in 2007.He is a native of the Philippines and holds a medical degree from the University of the Philippines. He completed his general surgery training at Columbia University/St. Luke’s- Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York and his vascular surgery fellowship at Yale-New Haven Hospital.Dr. Borromeo is board certified in general surgery and vascular surgery. He currently sees patients in West Des Moines, Indianola and Ottumwa and performs surgery at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines. Dr. Borromeo is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Borromeo is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jeannette M. Capella
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jeannette M. Capella?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jeannette M. Capella by calling their office at 515-283-1541. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jeannette M. 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 M. 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 M. Capella specialize in?
While Dr. Jeannette M. 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 M. Capella participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jeannette M. Capella has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Jeannette M. 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 M. Capella accept my insurance?
Dr. Jeannette M. Capella accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-283-1541 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- 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.