25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Ankeny, IA

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MediFind found 156 specialists near Ankeny, IA

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156 providers found
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Ryan Roe
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

    Dennis Whitmer
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Bart Jenson
    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 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Cass Franklin
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercy Pet Scanner LLC

    411 Laurel St Ste 2310, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    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 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Page is a General Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

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

    NNP Medical LLC

    315 University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Willie Mcclairen is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclairen is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Grossmann is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grossmann is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    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 top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hernia Surgery.

    Ashley Bauer
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    James Ebaugh
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Tiffany Torstenson
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Mercy Clinics Inc

    1601 NW 114th St, 
    Clive, IA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Susan Beck
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Katzmann Breast Center

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 151, 
    Clive, IA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    David Chew
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.

    5880 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Yuichi Ishida
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    411 Laurel St Ste 1225, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuichi Ishida is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ishida is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Mark Smolik
    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 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    114 NW 5th St Ste 101, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Olson is a General Surgeon in Ankeny, Iowa. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, Foot Drop, and Fungal Nail Infection.

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

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Hamling is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hamling is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mica Murdoch is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Murdoch is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Bunions.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Mcclain is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclain is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Corns and Calluses, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

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

    Unity Point Clinic Surgery

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 411, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dominic Formaro is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Formaro is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    Unity Point Clinic Surgery

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 411, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Patel is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Siarhei Melnikau is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Melnikau is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subareolar Abscess, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Fibroadenoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Pelaez is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Pelaez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    When should I see a General Surgeon near Ankeny, 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 General Surgeon near Ankeny, 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 General Surgeons near Ankeny, 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 General Surgeons near Ankeny, 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 General Surgeon in Ankeny?

    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 near Ankeny, 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 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 near Ankeny, IA?

    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 near Ankeny, IA 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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