Shankar Raman
Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Shankar Raman

Gastroenterology
411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
Des Moines, IA 
Referral may be required
Expertise in
15
conditions
411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Shankar Raman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.

Dr. Raman is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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
Sanford Health
  • 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

MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care
411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shankar Raman

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shankar Raman?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shankar Raman by calling their office at 515-247-3266. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shankar Raman a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shankar Raman 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. Shankar Raman specialize in?

While Dr. Shankar Raman is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Shankar Raman accept my insurance?

Dr. Shankar Raman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-247-3266 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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