Overview
Shane Cook is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Cook is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kienbock's Disease, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
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- 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
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213, Des Moines, IA 50316
6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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.
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
Benjamin Paulson, MD, specializes in Surgery - Hand at Iowa Orthopaedic Center, P.C. in Des Moines, Iowa.Medical Interests:Hand and upper extremities; IMECertifications: American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryMedical School: Duke University School of Medicine; Durham, NCInternship:University of Texas; Houston, TX Residency:University of Texas; Houston, TXFellowship:Christine M. Kleinert Institute; Louisville, KY. Dr. Paulson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Paulson is currently accepting new patients.
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Warren Poag is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Poag is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Tenosynovitis.
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
Ze-Hui Han, MD, specializes in Surgery - Hand at Iowa Orthopaedic Center, P.C. in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Han is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Han is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shane Cook
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shane Cook?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shane Cook by calling their office at 515-224-1414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shane Cook a top-rated expert for Kienbock's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shane Cook is classified as an Advanced expert for Kienbock's 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. Shane Cook specialize in?
While Dr. Shane Cook is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kienbock's Disease, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Shane Cook participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shane Cook has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kienbock's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Shane Cook's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shane Cook accept my insurance?
Dr. Shane Cook accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-224-1414 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
- Advanced
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Cook isAdvanced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Cook isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteochondromaDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- TendinitisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.