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    MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Colonoscopy near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 37 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    39 providers found
      Peter Grubel
      Advanced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Gastroenterology Hospitalists

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Grubel is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grubel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Shankar Raman
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shankar Raman is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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      Richard Deming
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Experienced in Colonoscopy

      MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 3300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Deming is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Deming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Orchiectomy.

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      Robert Mckinney
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine | Cardiology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine | Cardiology

      MercyOne Des Moines Hospitalists

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Mckinney is a Cardiologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

      Andrew Bernard
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics

      MercyOne Des Moines Hospitalists

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Bernard is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bernard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Rotor Syndrome, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Nephrology | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Nephrology | Hospital Medicine

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      330 Laurel St, Suite 1200, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Siva Jagarlapudi is a Nephrologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jagarlapudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jagarlapudi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology

      State University Of Iowa

      411 Laurel St, Suite A300, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Hughes is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      411 Laurel St, Suite 3320, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kraemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kraemer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Experienced in Colonoscopy

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Poonputt Chotiprasidhi is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chotiprasidhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Experienced in Colonoscopy

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      700 E Uinversity Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Emily Haines is a Nephrologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Haines has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Haines is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1200 Pleasant St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Yans is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Yans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1200 Pleasant St, Suite 509, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients

      Marco Olivera-Martinez is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Olivera-Martinez has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Olivera-Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      1201 Pennsylvania Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1215 Pleasant St, Suite 600, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Howe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Howe has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Howe is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1215 Pleasant St, Suite 400, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jacob Wolf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wolf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wolf is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Colorectal Surgery
      1212 Pleasant St, Ste 211, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paula Beckwith is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Beckwith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

      1221 Pleasant St, Suite 100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Behrens is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Behrens is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Primary Health Care Inc

      2353 Se 14th St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Changfu Peng is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amber Tierney, MD decided to join The Iowa Clinic because of our reputation for great patient care. Dr. Tierney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      For Shardul Poudyal, MD, The Iowa Clinic presented an excellent care model for not only their patients but the community as well, which he admired when choosing a practice. He chose Internal Medicine because it allows him to build lifelong relationships with patients and their families in their time of need. The ability to help his patient with a wide variety of problems across multiple specialties is something Dr. Poudyal finds most rewarding about his practice. After completing medical school in India, Dr. Poudyal moved to the United States where he has been practicing medicine for over a decade. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, going for long walks, playing squash, and trying new foods. If he didn’t become a provider, he would have liked to have been a professional athlete or pursue something in sports medicine. Dr. Poudyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Colonoscopy?

      A colonoscopy is an exam that views the inside of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using a tool called a colonoscope.

      The colonoscope has a small camera attached to a flexible tube that can reach the entire length of the colon.

      When should I see a Colonoscopy doctor near Des Moines, IA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Colonoscopy doctor near Des Moines, IA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Colonoscopy doctors near Des Moines, IA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Colonoscopy doctors near Des Moines, IA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Colonoscopy doctor near Des Moines, IA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Colonoscopy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colonoscopy doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Colonoscopy doctor near Des Moines, IA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Colonoscopy doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Colonoscopy doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Colonoscopy doctors near Des Moines, IA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Colonoscopy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Colonoscopy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colonoscopy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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