Overview
Michael Valliere, MD joined The Iowa Clinic because of our positive and collaborative atmosphere and focus on optimal care for every patient. General surgery affords Dr. Valliere the opportunity to treat a wide variety of patients and diseases, as well as work among a multi-specialty group. He understands preparing for and going through surgery can often evoke worry and stress, which is why reassuring his patients and their families is a top priority.
Dr. Valliere is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallstones.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations
842 Northeast Alice's Road, Waukee, IA 49155
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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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
- Advanced
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Valliere isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HerniaDr. Valliere isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Valliere isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Valliere isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Breast CancerDr. Valliere isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Valliere isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Valliere isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Valliere isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.



