
Overview
Michelle Thornton, ARNP, specializes in Cardiology at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.
Dr. Thornton is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- 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
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
5880 University Ave. West, Des Moines, IA 50266
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines
Dr. Atul Chawla, a native of India, joined Iowa Heart Center in 2001.Dr. Chawla holds a medical degree from Christian Medical College in Ludhiana, India. He then completed an internship at the college, followed by a residency and cardiology fellowship at Creighton University in Omaha. He was named chief fellow for the 1999-2000 year.Dr. Chawla’s professional interests include interventional cardiology - performing coronary and peripheral angioplasty, stent placements and other catheterization procedures. He is board certified in general and interventional cardiology.Dr. Chawla offers outpatient appointments at Iowa Heart Center's West University clinic in West Des Moines, and staffs the catheterization lab at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines. Dr. Chawla is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Chawla is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines
David McAllister, DO, specializes in Cardiology at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcallister is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Mcallister is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines
Aaron From, MD, specializes in Cardiology at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. From is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. From is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michelle A. Thornton, NP
How do I make an appointment with Michelle A. Thornton, NP?
You can book an appointment with Michelle A. Thornton, NP by calling their office at 515-633-3660. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Michelle A. Thornton, NP a top-rated expert for Angina?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Michelle A. Thornton, NP is classified as an Experienced expert for Angina, 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 Michelle A. Thornton, NP specialize in?
While Michelle A. Thornton, NP is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Michelle A. Thornton, NP accept my insurance?
Michelle A. Thornton, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-633-3660 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- AnginaThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial MyxomaThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Thornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Carotid Artery DiseaseThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Thornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Familial HypertensionThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart FailureThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart TumorThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- HypertensionThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Thornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Patent Foramen OvaleThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Pulmonary EdemaThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisThornton, NP isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.


