Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
5950 University Avenue, 
West Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Dr. Fahler had the opportunity to work with our Gastroenterology (GI) physicians during his residency training in which they treated him as a colleague and showed great cohesiveness among the group. The GI team and the quality of The Iowa Clinic overall is why Dr. Fahler decided to join the practice. Early in his training, he worked in a GI Clinic where he developed a strong interest for disorders of the GI tract. That and the balance between clinical and procedural medicine are what attracted him to the field.

Dr. Fahler is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Hospital Affiliations
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Dean Health
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Farm Bureau Health Plans
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Health Care Services Corporation
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HealthPartners
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Independent Health
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Medicaid
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Northern Plains Alliance
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Wellmark
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Locations

The Iowa Clinic
5950 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 49212

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Fahler 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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