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

Ryan Roe, DO, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group 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. Dr. Roe is currently accepting new patients.

Omer Ismail, MD, specializes in Surgery Critical Care at MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ismail is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ismail is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Sidwell is currently accepting new patients.

Dennis Whitmer, DO, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group (Des Moines) in Des Moines, Iowa.Born and raised in Kansas. Moved to Iowa in 1993. Graduated from The University of Kansas and practiced PT for five years. Medical school at Des Moines University and Surgery Residency at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Enjoy golfing and bicycling.My practice includes General, Breast and Robotic surgery. My Robotic practice has grown substantially over the past 3-5 years. I also enjoy my Breast Cancer and Surgery practice at MercyOne Comfort Women's Center. 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. Dr. Whitmer is currently accepting new patients.

Willie McClairen, MD, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclairen is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcclairen is currently 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 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. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Losh, DO, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Losh is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Losh is currently accepting new patients.

Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Severidt is currently accepting new patients.

Kiane Goebel, ARNP has been with The Iowa Clinic since 2012 and has nearly 20 years experience, specifically in head-to-toe wound care. Before joining the practice, Kiane worked alongside many of The Iowa Clinic specialists where she observed and appreciated the quality of care they provided. Kiane has been a wound care provider in various roles since 1999 — it is her passion. She is also passionate about educating patients on preventative care to help reduce the foot risks associated with diabetes. Although she specializes in lower extremity preventative care, Kiane is The Iowa Clinic’s go-to for any type of wound care. The most rewarding part of her job is to be able to take a patient who has a non-healing wound and assist them to the process of closure. Dr. Goebel is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Goebel is currently accepting new patients.

Carlos Pelaez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Pelaez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pelaez is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Tonui is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tonui is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tonui is board certified in American Board Of Surgery-General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery-Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Tonui is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Capella is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Capella is currently accepting new patients.

Krista Haines is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Haines is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Haines is currently accepting new patients.

James Swegle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Swegle is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Swegle is currently accepting new patients.

Ea-sle Chang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Colostomy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

I have been in surgical practice for 22 years, and look forward to bringing this experience to my patients in Des Moines. I try to treat every patient as family. Dr. Buhs is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buhs is currently accepting new patients.

Praveen Prasad, MD, specializes in General Surgery at VA Medical Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Prasad is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Platz, ARNP, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Platz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Platz is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Town, ARNP, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Town is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Town is currently accepting new patients.

Clinton Smith, ARNP, specializes in Trauma Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Bridget Dull, ARNP, specializes in Trauma Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Burke is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Burke is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Sawhill, ARNP, specializes in General/Trauma Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center in Des Moines, Iowa.Trauma Certifications: TCRN, ATLS, ACLS, PALS, ABLS, TNCC, ATCN, TCAR.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Calibri; color: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}. Dr. Sawhill is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Sawhill is currently accepting new patients.

David Yount is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease and Arterial Insufficiency. Dr. Yount is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Ogilvie Syndrome. Dr. Van Dyke is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Van Dyke is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Kollmorgen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kollmorgen is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kollmorgen is currently accepting new patients.