Overview
Karen Villarroel is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MEDICARE MAPD
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1215 Pleasant St Ste 303, Des Moines, IA 50309
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Neurology Care
Rifali Patel, MD, specializes in pediatric neurological disorders with a major focus on pediatric epilepsy, including new-onset seizures, drug-resistant childhood epilepsy- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), Doose syndrome, epilepsy surgery and status epilepticus.She treats all types of epilepsy in children of all ages by using diagnostic tools, such as video EEG monitoring and routine EEGs, and genetic testing and neuroimaging. Dr. Patel offers anti-epileptic medications and surgical and dietary treatments to control seizures and reduce those risks so your child can live a safer, healthier life.Dr. Patel has training in pediatric neurology and pediatric neurophysiology, with a pediatric epilepsy-focused fellowship at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. She also completed pediatric residency at Woodhull Hospital at NYU Langone School of Medicine in New York.Dr. Patel also has expertise in diagnosing developmental delays, cerebral palsy, pediatric stroke, headache disorders, tic disorders, autoimmune central nervous system (CNS) disorders, pediatric neuromuscular disease, psychological non-epileptic events, traumatic brain injury and genetic conditions affecting brain development.She has experience in diagnosing and managing dizziness, POTS, dysautonomia, headaches, somatic and functional disorders, developmental delay, concussion and neurovascular disorders. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 97 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
Mercy Clinics Inc.
Haley Masterson is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Masterson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aphantasia, Transient Tic Disorder, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Neurology Care
Kari Coleman, ARNP, is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner at MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Neurology Care and MercyOne Waukee Pediatrics Care.“I enjoy spending time with you and helping you improve your health,” said Kari. “I work with a great team of colleagues at MercyOne.”Kari specializes in personalized pediatric neurological care for headaches and migraines. She also cares for pediatric patients with concussions, developmental delays, movement disorders and seizures. Working closely with our pediatric neurologists, Kari orders diagnostic tests such as EEGs and MRIs to develop specialized plans of care tailored to each patient. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen Villarroel
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Does Dr. Karen Villarroel accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen Villarroel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-241-6544 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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