Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
Office
6001 Westown Pkwy, 
West Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Lea Gunnell is an Orthopedics provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gunnell is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Compartment Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Foot and Ankle Surgery in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Office
6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Other Locations
Bolkar E Sahinler M.D. PA
3506 21st St Ste 507, Lubbock, TX 79410

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. Lea Gunnell

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lea Gunnell?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lea Gunnell by calling their office at 515-224-1414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lea Gunnell a top-rated expert for Flat Feet?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lea Gunnell is classified as an Advanced expert for Flat Feet, 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. Lea Gunnell specialize in?

While Dr. Lea Gunnell is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Flat Feet, Hip Replacement, and Compartment Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Lea Gunnell participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lea Gunnell has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Flat Feet. You can view a list of Dr. Lea Gunnell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lea Gunnell accept my insurance?

Dr. Lea Gunnell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-224-1414 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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