Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Royce W. Woodroffe

Neurosurgery
1220 Pleasant Street, Suite 219, 
Des Moines, IA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
3
conditions
1220 Pleasant Street, Suite 219, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Royce Woodroffe is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.

Dr. Woodroffe is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Woodroffe is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Trinity Regional Medical Center
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
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

The Iowa Clinic
1220 Pleasant Street, Suite 219, Des Moines, IA 49489

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind Study on the Effects of Tranexamic Acid on Intraoperative Blood Loss During Lumbar Spinal Fusion And Instrumentation
Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind Study on the Effects of Tranexamic Acid on Intraoperative Blood Loss During Lumbar Spinal Fusion And Instrumentation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 12, 2024
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

36 Total Publications

Exploratory Randomised Trial of Tranexamic Acid to Decrease Postoperative Delirium in Adults Undergoing Lumbar Fusion: A trial stopped early.
Exploratory Randomised Trial of Tranexamic Acid to Decrease Postoperative Delirium in Adults Undergoing Lumbar Fusion: A trial stopped early.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: November 01, 2024
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Des Moines, IA 
 (0.7 miles away)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Royce W. Woodroffe

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Is Dr. Royce W. Woodroffe a top-rated expert for Laminectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Royce W. Woodroffe is classified as an Advanced expert for Laminectomy, 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. Royce W. Woodroffe specialize in?

While Dr. Royce W. Woodroffe is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Laminectomy, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Royce W. Woodroffe participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Royce W. Woodroffe has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laminectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Royce W. Woodroffe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Royce W. Woodroffe accept my insurance?

Dr. Royce W. Woodroffe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9560 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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