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.

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.

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.

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.

Stephanie Fardal, DNP joined The Iowa Clinic OB/GYN department, bringing a strong passion for women’s health and an excitement to join a patient-centered clinic focused on providing exceptional care. Her journey into women’s health began in high school working with a nursing mentor, which blossomed into a more than decade’s long career as a labor and delivery nurse. Developing a trusting relationship with her patients and making an impact on both their lives and personal health journey is something Stephanie finds most rewarding. Having previously lived in Chicago, Stephanie is delighted to be back in Des Moines to care for women of central Iowa. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Kera Casber is a Nurse Practitioner in Ankeny, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

Erin Zea is a Nurse Practitioner in Ankeny, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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.

Jonathan Smith is a Nurse Practitioner in Clive, Iowa. Mr. Smith is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

Rachel Onsrud is a Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Onsrud is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Jacoby Stieler is a Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Stieler is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Lymphangiectasis.

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.

Tracey Jurgensmeier is a Nurse Practitioner in Clive, Iowa. Ms. Jurgensmeier has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, DICER1 Syndrome, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.

Kelly Pfundheller is a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Pfundheller is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are DICER1 Syndrome, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.

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.

Kathleen Rousseau is a Nurse Practitioner in Ankeny, Iowa. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Kari Harvey is a Nurse Practitioner in Ankeny, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).