Overview
Philip Bear is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Bear is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Dr. Bear is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
Locations
5880 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines
Randolph Rough, MD, specializes in Cardiology at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rough is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Rough is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines
Troy Hounshell, DO, specializes in Electrophysiology - Cardiac at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Ankeny in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Hounshell is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hounshell is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines
Dr. Mark Bissing, a native of Leawood, KS, has two very good reasons for choosing the cardiology profession. One is his father, who suffered a heart attack while he was in medical school. The other is his daughter, Dana, who was born with a hole in her heart. Surgery corrected the condition, but the experience focused his career on cardiology. After attaining a biology degree from Baker University, Dr. Bissing earned a medical degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City. He then completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiology, both at the University of Iowa.Dr. Bissing joined Iowa Heart Center in 1995. He is board certified in general and nuclear cardiology, and currently practices at Iowa Heart Center's West University clinic in West Des Moines. Dr. Bissing is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bissing is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Philip A. Bear
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Philip A. Bear?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Philip A. Bear by calling their office at 515-633-3600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Philip A. Bear a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip A. Bear is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carotid Artery Disease, 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. Philip A. Bear specialize in?
While Dr. Philip A. Bear is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Philip A. Bear accept my insurance?
Dr. Philip A. Bear accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-633-3600 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
- Distinguished
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Bear isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Bear isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Heart FailureDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- NecrosisDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- EndocarditisDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- FaintingDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart AttackDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Heart TumorDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- High CholesterolDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Lung NodulesDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.


