Overview
Joel Waddell is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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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
- 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
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
Locations
1215 Pleasant St Ste 304, 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. Joel Waddell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Waddell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Waddell by calling their office at 515-241-8300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Waddell a top-rated expert for Osteomyelitis in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Waddell is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteomyelitis in Children, 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. Joel Waddell specialize in?
While Dr. Joel Waddell is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Osteomyelitis in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Joel Waddell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel Waddell has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteomyelitis in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Joel Waddell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joel Waddell accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Waddell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-241-8300 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
- Experienced
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Waddell isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.


