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    General Surgeon Search Results

    MediFind found 103 specialists near Windsor Heights, IA

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    103 providers found
      Tiffany Torstenson
      Expertise in
      20
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      20
      conditions
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, 
      Clive, IA 
       (3.1 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

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

      MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, 
      Clive, IA 
       (3.1 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.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.7 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.

      Jeffrey Neitzel
      Expertise in
      16
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      16
      conditions
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 0, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Neitzel is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Omer Ismail
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 0, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Omer Ismail is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ismail is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Transplant Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2310, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.7 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
      11
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.7 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
      3
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      General Surgery

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (1.6 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.

      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      General Surgery
      4201 Corporate Dr Ste 100, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Teresa Lamasters is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lamasters is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroparesis, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lamasters is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      General Surgery
      2425 Westown Pkwy, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jose Olivencia is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Olivencia is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Varicose Veins.

      Joseph Losh
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 0, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Losh is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Losh is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Broadlawns Medical Center

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

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

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      411 Laurel St, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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.

      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery
      1000 73rd St Ste 17, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Praveen Prasad is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Prasad is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      General Surgery
      1212 Pleasant St, Ste 211, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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.

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

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 411, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marc Miller is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Miller is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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.

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

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carlos Pelaez is a General Surgeon in West 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.

      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      General Surgery
      1776 W Lakes Pkwy, Suite 400, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Julie Kim is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Belmond Community Hospital

      5901 Thornton Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Todd Eibes is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Eibes is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Eibes is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kendall Reed is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Reed is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery
      1212 Pleasant St, Ste 211, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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.

      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery
      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lauren Hasan is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hasan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Hasan is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      General Surgery
      1215 Pleasant St, Suite 308, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allen Zagoren is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zagoren is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Varicose Veins, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

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      When should I see a General Surgeon near Windsor Heights, 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 Windsor Heights, 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 Windsor Heights, 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 Windsor Heights, 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 Windsor Heights?

      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 Windsor Heights, 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 Windsor Heights, 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 Windsor Heights, 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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