Overview
Steven Phillips is a Thoracic Surgeon in Urbandale, Iowa. His top area of expertise is Heart Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
Locations
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 Iowa Heart Center Des Moines
David Hockmuth is a Thoracic Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hockmuth is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
West Lakes Sleep Center LLC
Rori Mankins, MD joined The Iowa Clinic’s Vascular Surgery department in 2021. She chose The Iowa Clinic because of the unique mix of private practice surgery with all the benefits of being involved in a training program. While in her general surgery residency, Dr. Mankins worked alongside some excellent vascular surgeons. It was this and the variety of surgical and endovascular procedures that attracted her to the specialty. The most rewarding part of her job is helping to improve a patient’s life through a variety of surgical approaches. Dr. Mankins is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery.
The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown
Trent Howard is a Thoracic Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Howard is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Carotid Artery Disease, Thymectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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