25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Iowa, US

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MediFind found 667 specialists in Iowa, US

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    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    3434 W Broadway Ste 102, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Mccrery is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Mccrery is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Rectocele, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

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

    David T. Mortensen M.D. joined CHI Health Clinic in August of 2005. Dr. Mortensen is trained to perform a full range of surgeries including colon/rectal gallbladder gastrointestinal breast thyroid hernia repair and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Mortensen is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep for Colon Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is highly rated in 20 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.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Vikas Dudeja is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dudeja is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Page is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayin Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Adult & Pediatric Urology PC

    3434 W Broadway Ste 102, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amandeep Mahal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Mahal is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectocele, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Hysterectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Imran Hassan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hassan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Ileostomy.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

    800 Mercy Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Fitzgibbons is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Fitzgibbons is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery

    The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown

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

    Richard Sidwell, MD has been with The Iowa Clinic since 2001. Upon his return to Des Moines, he wanted to be with a premier group of doctors and be in a clinic that is physician owned and led, which is why he chose The Iowa Clinic. Trauma Surgery was Dr. Sidwell’s very first experience as a surgical resident in 1993 and right away he knew this was the field for him. He likes to care for patients from their injury and throughout their recovery. Trauma surgery allows Dr. Sidwell to be involved in the full spectrum of care of a severely injured patient, starting with their arrival in the emergency department, continuing with their hospital care – including operative and critical care – and culminating with their rehabilitation and recovery. There is nothing more rewarding than caring for a critically injured patient and seeing a successful recovery. Dr. Sidwell cares for a wide range of ages, from young children to the elderly, using his full medical skills, both operative and non-operative. Dr. Sidwell is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Sidwell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Bauer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Bauer is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, TMJ Disorders, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation

    2720 Stone Park Blvd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Morris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Morris is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Ebaugh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ebaugh is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercy Clinics Inc

    1601 NW 114th St, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany Torstenson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Torstenson is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Katzmann Breast Center

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 151, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Beck is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Beck is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chew is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chew is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercy Health Services

    250 S Crescent Dr, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harsha Jayawardena is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Jayawardena is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Jayawardena is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Cardiology-Methodist Plaza

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 414, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bart Jenson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jenson is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery

    AMC Surgery Clinic

    1501 E 10th St # 105, 
    Atlantic, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rizk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlantic, Iowa. Dr. Rizk is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercy Health Services

    250 S Crescent Dr, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdolhossein Emami is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Emami is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Emami is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

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

    Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep Colon Surgery. Dr. Hale is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Ogilvie Syndrome. Dr. Hale is board certified in Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hale is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 160, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Groen, DPM has been practicing at The Iowa Clinic since 2001. Dr. Groen was injured running track at Iowa State University and sent to a Foot & Ankle Specialist, which sparked his interest in Foot & Ankle Surgery and the rest is history. The ability to change lives by allowing his patients to get more active or back to their previous levels of activity is what he loves about his practice. Being an athlete, Dr. Groen has a special interest in treating athletes and athletic injuries. Dr. Groen is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Bunions, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Groen is board certified in American Board Of Podiatric Surgery, Board Certified - Reconstructive Foot And Ankle Surgery.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center

    1755 59th Pl, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Smolik is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smolik is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Epidural Lipomatosis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercy Pet Scanner LLC

    411 Laurel St Ste 2310, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cass Franklin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franklin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

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    When should I see a General Surgeon 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 General Surgeon 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 General Surgeons 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 General Surgeons 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 General Surgeon in Iowa?

    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 General Surgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different General Surgeon?

    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 General Surgeon 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 General Surgeon?

    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 General Surgeon 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 General Surgeons in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the General Surgeon 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. 

    What are the most common health conditions that a General Surgeon in Iowa, US might treat?

    Can I filter my search to find a General Surgeon that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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