The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near Council Bluffs, IA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 307 doctor with experience in Gastrostomy near Council Bluffs, IA. Of these, 293 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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307 providers found
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clinton Specialty Care

    1410 N. 4th St., 
    Clinton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Fierce is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Fierce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Fierce is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

    1601 NW 114th St., Suite 245 And 247, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Narasimha Palagummi is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Palagummi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Vitamin D Deficiency, Schizoaffective Disorder, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Palagummi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Palagummi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Edgar Samaniego is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Samaniego is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Samaniego is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Santiago Gutierrez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Gutierrez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Avraham Levin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Levin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St Luke's Methodist Hospital

    1026 A Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Lima is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Lima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Mediastinitis, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Lima is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Surgical Care

    1228 E. Rusholme St. E. Rusholme Health Plaza 1, Suite 3020, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Harson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Harson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harson is board certified in Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Harson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    MercyOne North Iowa Internal Medicine Residency

    1010 4th St. SW, Suite 305, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Riesen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Riesen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fainting, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Vertigo, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Riesen is board certified in Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Riesen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mortensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Mortensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mortensen is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Northeast Iowa Family Medicine & Residency

    2055 Kimball Ave., Suite 101, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suzanne Munns is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Munns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Munns is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne North Iowa Birth Center

    1000 4th St. SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Morse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Morse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Morse is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians and Family Medicine, American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Morse is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Roe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clinton Specialty Care

    1410 N. 4th St., 
    Clinton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Calvin Atwell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Atwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Atwell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Atwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Nephrology Care

    1230 E. Rusholme St., Suite 107, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Mouhamed Sheikha is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Sheikha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sheikha is board certified in American Board(s) Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology. Dr. Sheikha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Gastroenterology Associates

    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henning Gerke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Gerke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gerke is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Centerville Medical Center

    1 Saint Joseph Drive, 
    Centerville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Mcdaniel is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Centerville, Iowa. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcdaniel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Cook is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Nodules, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Praveen Prasad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Willie Mcclairen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclairen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcclairen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St. SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Pennington is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Pennington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Pennington is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pennington is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    When should I see a Gastrostomy doctor near Council Bluffs, 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 Gastrostomy doctor near Council Bluffs, 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 Gastrostomy doctors near Council Bluffs, 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 Gastrostomy doctors near Council Bluffs, 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 Gastrostomy doctor near Council Bluffs, 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 Gastrostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctor near Council Bluffs, 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 Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctors near Council Bluffs, IA?

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

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