Overview
Ryan Mertens, DO, joined The Iowa Clinic in 2022 because he loves the passion fellow providers and staff have for the Clinic and patient care. Dr. Mertens practiced independently in primary care before returning to fellowship training in Pulmonology at Creighton University. He chose this specialty because of its many modalities. Between the clinic, hospital, and ICU, it provides him with numerous opportunities for patient care. Difficulties with breathing can be a very anxiety provoking and traumatic experience and he finds helping patients in these specific situations to be very gratifying.
Dr. Mertens is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Mertens is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine — Pulmonology.
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Locations
5950 University Ave Ste 131, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1410 SW Tradition Dr Ste 245, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ryan Mertens
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ryan Mertens?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ryan Mertens by calling their office at 515-875-9550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ryan Mertens a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ryan Mertens is classified as an Advanced expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 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. Ryan Mertens specialize in?
While Dr. Ryan Mertens is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Ryan Mertens accept my insurance?
Dr. Ryan Mertens accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9550 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.
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- Advanced
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Mertens isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Mertens isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Mertens isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Mertens isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Mertens isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Mertens isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Mertens isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.