Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Molly E. Gross

Colorectal Surgery
1212 Pleasant Street, Suite 211, 
Des Moines, IA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
9
conditions
1212 Pleasant Street, Suite 211, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Molly Gross, MD joined The Iowa Clinic in 2017 after moving back home from Utah to be closer to her family in Beaverdale. She chose colorectal surgery because of mentors in medical school and residency who showed her the great parts of being a colorectal surgeon. She enjoys the diversity and wide variety of cases colorectal surgery has to offer. The most rewarding part of her job is helping people feel comfortable talking about something they are uncomfortable talking about.

Dr. Gross is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Gross is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in IA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

The Iowa Clinic
1212 Pleasant Street, Suite 211, Des Moines, IA 50309

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.

3 Total Publications

Routine endoscopic surveillance for local recurrence of rectal cancer is futile.
Routine endoscopic surveillance for local recurrence of rectal cancer is futile.
Journal: American journal of surgery
Published: April 07, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Molly E. Gross

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Is Dr. Molly E. Gross a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Molly E. Gross is classified as an Advanced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, 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. Molly E. Gross specialize in?

While Dr. Molly E. Gross is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Molly E. Gross participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Molly E. Gross has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. Molly E. Gross's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Molly E. Gross accept my insurance?

Dr. Molly E. Gross accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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