Overview
Karen Francolla is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Encopresis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Bowel Incontinence.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
330 Laurel St Ste 1200, Des Moines, IA 50314
1600 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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. Karen Francolla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Francolla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Francolla by calling their office at 515-643-5454. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen Francolla a top-rated expert for Celiac Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Francolla is classified as an Experienced expert for Celiac Disease, 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. Karen Francolla specialize in?
While Dr. Karen Francolla is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Celiac Disease, Encopresis, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Karen Francolla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen Francolla has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Celiac Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Karen Francolla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen Francolla accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen Francolla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-643-5454 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
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Francolla isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Francolla isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Francolla isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Francolla isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Francolla isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Dubin-Johnson SyndromeDr. Francolla isExperienced. Learn about Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.