Overview
Mark Mankins, MD worked alongside many Iowa Clinic surgeons while completing his general surgery residency in Des Moines. He believed they were extraordinarily competent and compassionate surgeons and is excited to be a part of the team. Dr. Mankins chose Cardiothoracic Surgery because he enjoys the complex and challenging nature of the field. Being able to share in a patient’s success after they recover from a major health problem is what he finds to be the most gratifying aspect of his job.
Dr. Mankins is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
His 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
5950 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 49022
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. Mark Mankins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Mankins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark Mankins by calling their office at 515-875-9090. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark Mankins a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark Mankins is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Mark Mankins specialize in?
While Dr. Mark Mankins is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Mark Mankins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark Mankins has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Mark Mankins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark Mankins accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark Mankins accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medica. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9090 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
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- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Mankins isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Mankins isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Mankins isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Mankins isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Mankins isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Mankins isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Mankins isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.

