
Overview
Michael Blaess, DO, is a primary care physician specializing in family medicine at MercyOne East Village Family Medicine in Des Moines. Dr. Blaess’s philosophy of care is to help patients maintain and improve their health. I was born at MercyOne hospital Des Moines and grew up in Des Moines. I graduated from Valley High School. After high school, I went to the University of Iowa and graduated with a degree in Biology. I came back to Des Moines for medical school at The University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences College of Medicine, now Des Moines University. I stayed in Des Moines and completed my family medicine residency at Des Moines General Hospital. I work with a great group of colleagues at MercyOne. I take pride in knowing they are as committed to personalized care as I am. In my free time I live my best life by spending time with my family and riding my bike.
Dr. Blaess is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.
Dr. Blaess is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- POS
Locations
1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael L. Blaess
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael L. Blaess?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael L. Blaess by calling their office at 515-643-0833. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael L. Blaess a top-rated expert for Infant Hyperglycemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael L. Blaess is classified as an Advanced expert for Infant Hyperglycemia, 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. Michael L. Blaess specialize in?
While Dr. Michael L. Blaess is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Michael L. Blaess accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael L. Blaess accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-643-0833 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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- Advanced
- AnemiaDr. Blaess isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Chronic PainDr. Blaess isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Blaess isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- High CholesterolDr. Blaess isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Blaess isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Infant HyperglycemiaDr. Blaess isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Hyperglycemia.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Blaess isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- AcneDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Antiphospholipid SyndromeDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
- ApoplexyDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AsthmaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- CellulitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- DiarrheaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EmpyemaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- EpididymitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Epididymitis.
- EpilepsyDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Factor V Leiden ThrombophiliaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- GangreneDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GoutDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Grass AllergyDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Heart FailureDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Hepatitis CDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
- HyperhidrosisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Hyperhidrosis.
- HypothyroidismDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- InsomniaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Macrophagic MyofasciitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Macrophagic Myofasciitis.
- MalabsorptionDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MalnutritionDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- MelorheostosisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Memory LossDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MigraineDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Morning SicknessDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- MyositisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Myositis.
- NecrosisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- ObesityDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OpisthotonosDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- OsteopeniaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OtitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Otitis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PericarditisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Post Polio SyndromeDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Post Polio Syndrome.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- ShinglesDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- SinusitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
- Splinter HemorrhagesDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Splinter Hemorrhages.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Superficial ThrombophlebitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Superficial Thrombophlebitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Tomaculous NeuropathyDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Tomaculous Neuropathy.
- TracheitisDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- VertigoDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Blaess isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.