Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
1200 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

John Leister is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Leister is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ligneous Conjunctivitis, Anemia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in MN

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Metropolitan Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Other Locations
University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside
2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Leister has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

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. John Leister

How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Leister?

You can book an appointment with Dr. John Leister by calling their office at 515-241-5031. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John Leister a top-rated expert for Ligneous Conjunctivitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Leister is classified as an Advanced expert for Ligneous Conjunctivitis, 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. John Leister specialize in?

While Dr. John Leister is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Ligneous Conjunctivitis, Anemia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. John Leister participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John Leister has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ligneous Conjunctivitis. You can view a list of Dr. John Leister's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John Leister accept my insurance?

Dr. John Leister accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-241-5031 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.

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