Expertise in
98
conditions
Expertise in
98
conditions
Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC
1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Robert Behrens is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is highly rated in 98 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles and participating in 166 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IA

Hospital Affiliations

St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Mission Cancer and Blood PLLC
1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
Other Locations
St. Anthony Regional Hospital
311 S Clark St, Carroll, IA 51401

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.


166 Clinical Trials

Integration of Immunotherapy Into Adjuvant Therapy for Resected NSCLC: ALCHEMIST Chemo-IO (ACCIO)
Cancer Moonshot Biobank Research Protocol
RAndomized Phase II/III Trial of Consolidation Radiation + Immunotherapy for ES-SCLC: RAPTOR Trial
Randomized Phase II/III Study of Venetoclax (ABT199) Plus Chemoimmunotherapy for MYC/BCL2 Double-Hit and Double Expressing Lymphomas
A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Combined Modality Therapy (CMT) in High Risk Anal Cancer
Randomized Phase II Trial in Early Relapsing or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Randomized Phase III Trial of MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) as Concurrent and Consolidative Therapy or Consolidative Therapy Alone for Unresectable Stage 3 NSCLC
DART: Dual Anti-CTLA-4 and Anti-PD-1 Blockade in Rare Tumors
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
A Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of the Addition of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (a Conjugated Anti-CD22 Monoclonal Antibody) to Frontline Therapy in Young Adults (Ages 18-39 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Precursor B-Cell ALL
Genomically-Guided Treatment Trial in Brain Metastases
Cabazitaxel With Abiraterone Versus Abiraterone Alone Randomized Trial for Extensive Disease Following Docetaxel: The CHAARTED2 Trial
A Phase III Study of Consolidative Radiotherapy in Patients With Oligometastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal and Gastric Adenocarcinoma (EGA)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Behrens

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Behrens?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Behrens by calling their office at 515-282-2921. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Robert Behrens a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Behrens is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Robert Behrens specialize in?

While Dr. Robert Behrens is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Febrile Neutropenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Robert Behrens participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Robert Behrens has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Behrens's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Robert Behrens accept my insurance?

Dr. Robert Behrens accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-282-2921 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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