Overview
Joseph Losh, DO, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Losh is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Losh is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
1111 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314
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. Joseph Losh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Losh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Losh by calling their office at 515-643-6400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph Losh a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Perforation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Losh is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrointestinal Perforation, 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. Joseph Losh specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph Losh is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph Losh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Losh has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Perforation. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph Losh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph Losh accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph Losh accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medica. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-643-6400 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
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Losh isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Losh isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Losh isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- CellulitisDr. Losh isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Losh isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Losh isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Losh isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Losh isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.