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    MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Endoscopy near Ames, IA. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    26 providers found
      Advanced in Endoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Endoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      1215 Duff Ave, Po Box 3014, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Johnson is a Gastroenterologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Endoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Endoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Ames, IA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Graveline is a Gastroenterologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Graveline is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Ravinder Kumar
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Experienced in Endoscopy

      MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Ames

      1816 Philadelphia Street, 
      Ames, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravinder Kumar is a Cardiologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1111 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sonam Patel is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Plasmacytoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1111 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Kanarese, Marathi
      Accepting New Patients

      Venkatesh Rudrapatna is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Rudrapatna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Rudrapatna is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Hematology Oncology
      1111 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Larry Otteman is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Otteman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Larry Johnston is a Gastroenterologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Obesity, Anal Fissure, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Grant Doolittle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Doolittle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Infant Hyperglycemia, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Doolittle is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Interventional Radiology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nima Golchin is an Interventional Radiologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Golchin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Thyroid Nodule, Peripheral Artery Disease, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Merchant is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Merchant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Merchant is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Experienced in Endoscopy

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Schlicher is a General Surgeon in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Schlicher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Diverticular Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Schlicher is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suhail Haddadin is a Nephrologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Haddadin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top area of expertise is Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Experienced in Endoscopy

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Paul is an Urologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Paul is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Family Medicine

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Perry Rathe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Rathe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Febrile Neutropenia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rathe is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kristy Calland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Calland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypercalcemia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Calland is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      General Surgery
      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Taylor is a General Surgeon in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1015 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sreenath Kodali is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Kodali has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kodali is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Experienced in Endoscopy

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1015 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Hallberg is a Nephrologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Hallberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hallberg is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Family Medicine
      1018 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Erbes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Erbes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Lymphangitis, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Endoscopy
      Family Medicine
      2309 Buchanan Dr, 
      Ames, IA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Carlyle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Carlyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Endoscopy?

      Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera and light on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.

      Small instruments can be inserted through an endoscope and used to:

      • Look more closely at an area inside the body
      • Take samples of abnormal tissues (biopsy)
      • Treat certain diseases
      • Remove tumors
      • Stop bleeding
      • Remove foreign bodies (such as food stuck in the esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach)

      When should I see an Endoscopy doctor near Ames, 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 an Endoscopy doctor near Ames, 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 Endoscopy doctors near Ames, 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 Endoscopy doctors near Ames, 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 an Endoscopy doctor near Ames, 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 Endoscopy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Endoscopy 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 an Endoscopy doctor near Ames, 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 Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy doctors near Ames, IA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Endoscopy 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 an Endoscopy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Endoscopy 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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