The 20 Best Kidney Transplant Doctors in Iowa, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Kidney Transplant

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Kidney Transplant near Iowa, US. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Methodist Transplant Center

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 506, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr Qasim is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Qasim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Qasim is board certified in American Board Of Surgery-General Surgery.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Katz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Hawkins Dr Ste Se, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarat Kuppachi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kuppachi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required
    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Hunsicker is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hunsicker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Liver Failure, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lyndsay Harshman is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Harshman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Neutropenia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Reed is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Reed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamer Malik is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Malik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

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

    Cass Franklin, MD, specializes in General/Trauma Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Trauma/Surgery Care Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care

    1000 4th St. SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prince Singh, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist. He specializes in kidney conditions and internal medicine at MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care. Conditions he frequently treats include:Chronic kidney diseaseGenetic kidney diseaseKidney stonesKidney inflammation or glomerulonephritisBlood/protein in urineLong-term post kidney transplant careSodium/potassium disturbanceDifficult-to-treat hypertensionProcedures he performs include:Kidney transplantationHemodialysisContinuous dialysisPeritoneal dialysisDr. Singh believes your care should be customized to your needs. He uses evidence-based data to provide the most benefit in treating your conditions. He stays abreast of advances in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney conditions and then makes them easily understandable for you.In his free time, he enjoys reading books centered on theology and history. If he hadn’t gone into medicine, he would have gone into the seminary and taught theology. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 3, Primary Hyperoxaluria, Nephrocalcinosis, Kidney Stones, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Singh is board certified in Nephrology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Kanwaljit Chouhan, MD, specializes in Nephrology at Iowa Kidney Physicians Medical Plaza in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chouhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Chouhan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Nester is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priyadarshini Manay is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Manay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Burton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Muscle Atrophy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Swee is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Swee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, Low Sodium Level, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Aziz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Freischlag is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Freischlag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lung Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Hemming is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hemming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    The Iowa Clinic - General Surgery

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Arenas is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Arenas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Transplant and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Pediatric Nephrology | Nephrology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Pediatric Nephrology | Nephrology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Misurac is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Misurac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Glomerulonephritis, Goodpasture Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Misurac is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Merrill is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Merrill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His clinical expertise encompasses High Blood Pressure in Infants, Chronic Kidney Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Kidney Transplant?

    A kidney transplant is surgery to place a healthy kidney into a person with kidney failure.

    When should I see a Kidney Transplant doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Kidney Transplant 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 Kidney Transplant doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant 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 Kidney Transplant 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 Kidney Transplant doctors in Iowa, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Kidney Transplant 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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