Overview
Viet Le is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314
1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
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. Viet Le
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Viet Le?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Viet Le 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. Viet Le a top-rated expert for Stomach Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Viet Le is classified as an Experienced expert for Stomach 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. Viet Le specialize in?
While Dr. Viet Le is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Stomach Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, and Esophageal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Viet Le participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Viet Le has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stomach Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Viet Le's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Viet Le accept my insurance?
Dr. Viet Le accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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