Overview
Teresa Lamasters is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Lamasters is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lamasters is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- 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
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Locations
5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 260, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters by calling their office at 515-421-9355. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters is classified as an Advanced expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, 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. Teresa L. Lamasters specialize in?
While Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Obesity, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters accept my insurance?
Dr. Teresa L. Lamasters accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-421-9355 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
- ObesityDr. Lamasters isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Lamasters isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- EndoscopyDr. Lamasters isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Lamasters isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Lamasters isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.