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.

Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peter Tonui is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tonui is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy.

Jeannette Capella, MD joined The Iowa Clinic to be part of a trusted, physician governed healthcare organization that provides quality patient care. She values a culture of compassionate, hardworking physicians who care about their patients and colleagues. Dr. Capella comes to the clinic with nearly 20 years of experience, most recently as the Assistant Director of Trauma at UPMC Altoona in Pennsylvania. Being a trauma surgeon provides daily challenges; one never knows who or what is coming through the door next. Since nearly every patient she sees is probably going through the worst day of their life, she finds her role as their surgeon instantly gratifying. She is rewarded by being able to make a meaningful impact on their lives. Since 2001, Dr. Capella has joined numerous deployments with federal disaster response teams, including Hurricane Rita (2005), Haiti (2010) and Hurricane Maria (2017). She has also provided humanitarian aid in Zambia and Honduras. Currently, she serves on the Trauma and Critical Care Team (East), based in Boston. Dr. Capella is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

James Swegle is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Swegle is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

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.

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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

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.

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 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.

Alexis Cralley is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Gangrene, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Timothy Van Dyke, MD joined The Iowa Clinic in 2021 after completing his Trauma/Critical Care Fellowship at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County. He chose trauma because he enjoys a challenge, dealing with the urgency of situations and helping to save lives. Nothing is more rewarding to him than that. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

Chad Buhs is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buhs is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buhs is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Severidt is currently accepting new patients.

Gerald Baker is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Baker is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Nathan Schneider is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schneider is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Bell, MD, joined the Iowa Clinic after his General Surgery Residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center where most of his attendings were Iowa Clinic surgeons. He recognized teamwork, talent, and dedication in these physicians and could not pass up an opportunity to join them. Dr. Bell chose General Surgery due to the breadth of surgery that is practiced in this specialty. He is also drawn to the emphasis and prevalent use of minimally invasive techniques. The most rewarding part of his job is fixing a surgical problem and interacting with his patients. Dr. Bell is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

Kamaldeen Aderibigbe is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Aderibigbe has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.