Jean Schmitt is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Schmitt is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Heart Failure.

Mary Runkel is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Runkel is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Melissa Batt is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Batt is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity.

Abbey Modlin is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Modlin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity.

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. Ms. Goebel is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Corns and Calluses, and Gangrene.

Blake Williams is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Williams is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Liver Failure.

Anne Lewis is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Lewis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), HNRNPH2-Related Disorder, Hereditary Ataxia, and Muscle Spasms.

Sally Twedt, ARNP is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) who joined the Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent team in 2003 and has over 20 years of pediatric experience. She completed her undergraduate studies at UNI and Allen College in Cedar Falls, IA. She started her nursing career as a NICU/PICU nurse at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital and from there, completed her Master’s in Nursing degree from the University of Iowa, specializing in Pediatrics.Sally has always had a passion for the pediatric population. She especially loves the generational care aspect. She enjoys watching patients grow from infancy to young adulthood then have families of their own. She believes in providing individualized care that fits the patient and family dynamics.Sally lives in Ankeny with her family and two dogs. She enjoys reading, traveling, enjoying the outdoors with her family, and attending all her children’s activities. Her top areas of expertise are Herpangina and Roseola.

Amanda Ostergaard ARNP PNP-PC is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Amanda received her BSN from Grand View University and worked as a neonatal nurse at Blank NICU before pursuing further education. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center specializing in Pediatrics. Amanda has a passion for helping families with newborn care and breastfeeding. Her knowledge extends through adolescents and into young adulthood; the variation of developmental stages of patients is one of the attributes she loves most about serving the general pediatric population.Amanda is the mother to three littles. Becoming a mother has made her more empathetic. Her mom’s job has provided a great wealth of real-time knowledge for families seeking advice, a listening ear, care, and guidance. She lives in Johnston with her husband, children, and family pup. She grew up in the Beaverdale area and loves the local area. She is an active volunteer with Lawson Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization as well as within her neighborhood. She does make time to read and likes to nap in her few and far free time.Amanda has a passion for lifelong learning. Her acceptance of nurse practitioner students aids in the growth of the future of clinical pediatrics. Her favorite princess is Rapunzel and a dinosaur is brachiosaurus and loves to discuss these, as well as other topics, with her patients. Amanda is accepting new patients and is available for new patient consultations. Her top area of expertise is Herpangina.

Sandra Hall is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Hall is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

Sarah Town is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Town is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Subdural Hematoma.

Jennifer Platz is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Platz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

Joseph Sawhill is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Sawhill is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

Tamara Risen is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Risen is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, and Delayed Growth.

Jennifer Trevillyan is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Trevillyan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Protein Deficiency.

Kelsey Huebsch is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Huebsch is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Diarrhea, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

Stephanie Sinclair is a Nurse Practitioner in Ankeny, Iowa. Ms. Sinclair is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Laura Francisco is a Nurse Practitioner in Altoona, Iowa. Her top area of expertise is Emphysema.

Allison Roth is a Nurse Practitioner in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Protein Deficiency, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Roth is currently accepting new patients.

Tonya Puski is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Puski is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Ms. Puski is currently accepting new patients.

Holly Labertew is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Labertew is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder. Ms. Labertew is currently accepting new patients.

Sara Lockner is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Lockner is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder.

Matthew Wessling, ARNP, joined The Iowa Clinic Pulmonary department because of the reputation of excellence in healthcare. During his time as a nurse and in clinical rotations, Matthew had the opportunity to work with many TIC providers, which gave him a great understanding of the excellent care they provide to patients. He chose Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine because he enjoys the opportunity to establish a relationship with patients over time, and to challenge himself in a field that is always growing and evolving. For Matthew, seeing patients grasp an understanding of their current health situation and providing them with the tools they need to better their health is something he finds most rewarding. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and St. Louis Cardinals. If he was not a provider, he might have been a sports journalist or broadcaster. Mr. Wessling is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Central Sleep Apnea, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

Kristel Howell is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Howell is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Febrile Neutropenia, Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

Julie Schuck is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Schuck is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.