Overview
Richard Sidwell, MD has been with The Iowa Clinic since 2001. Upon his return to Des Moines, he wanted to be with a premier group of doctors and be in a clinic that is physician owned and led, which is why he chose The Iowa Clinic. Trauma Surgery was Dr. Sidwell’s very first experience as a surgical resident in 1993 and right away he knew this was the field for him. He likes to care for patients from their injury and throughout their recovery. Trauma surgery allows Dr. Sidwell to be involved in the full spectrum of care of a severely injured patient, starting with their arrival in the emergency department, continuing with their hospital care – including operative and critical care – and culminating with their rehabilitation and recovery. There is nothing more rewarding than caring for a critically injured patient and seeing a successful recovery. Dr. Sidwell cares for a wide range of ages, from young children to the elderly, using his full medical skills, both operative and non-operative.
Dr. Sidwell is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
1212 Pleasant St, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Sidwell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Sidwell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Sidwell 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. Richard Sidwell a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Sidwell is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Richard Sidwell specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Sidwell is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Sidwell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Sidwell has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Sidwell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Sidwell accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Sidwell accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. 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
- Distinguished
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Sidwell isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Advanced
- DeliriumDr. Sidwell isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Sidwell isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Sidwell isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Sidwell isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Sidwell isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Sidwell isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Sidwell isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Sidwell isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.