Overview
Ohmar Coughlin, MD joined The Iowa Clinic for the positive culture that provides compassion, professionalism, and collaboration among physicians.
Dr. Coughlin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.
Dr. Coughlin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
5950 University Ave, West Des Moines,, IA 50266
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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MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
Shankar Raman, MD, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Raman is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
Mayin Lin, D.O., M.P.H., is a colorectal surgeon at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group. She specializes in diseases and surgery of the colon, rectum, and anus. Dr. Lin completed her General Surgery training at New York-Presbyterian/Queens and went on to complete her fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Lin performs complex laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as colonoscopies. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ohmar Coughlin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ohmar Coughlin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ohmar Coughlin by calling their office at 515-875-9770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ohmar Coughlin a top-rated expert for Anal Fissure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ohmar Coughlin is classified as an Advanced expert for Anal Fissure, 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. Ohmar Coughlin specialize in?
While Dr. Ohmar Coughlin is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Hemorrhoids. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Ohmar Coughlin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ohmar Coughlin has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anal Fissure. You can view a list of Dr. Ohmar Coughlin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ohmar Coughlin accept my insurance?
Dr. Ohmar Coughlin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9770 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
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Coughlin isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Coughlin isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Coughlin isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Coughlin isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Coughlin isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Coughlin isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Coughlin isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Coughlin isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColonoscopyDr. Coughlin isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Coughlin isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Coughlin isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.


