25 of the Best Physician Assistants Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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MediFind found 424 specialists near Des Moines, IA

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    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Cardiac Electrophysiology

    MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines

    5880 University Avenue, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Hoffman is a Physician Assistant and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Hoffman is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Arrhythmias, and Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Cardiac Electrophysiology

    MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines

    5880 University Avenue, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Young is a Physician Assistant and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Young is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    MercyOne Perinatal Center

    330 Laurel Street, Suite 2300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amie Dawes is a Physician Assistant and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Dawes is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Dermatology
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Dermatology
    5950 University Ave # 136, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan has spent 21 years practicing as a Physician Assistant and 17 years in Dermatology. The most rewarding part of her job is being able to practice medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology on patients of all ages. Ms. Rhyan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, and Hemangioendothelioma.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Physician Assistant

    Tower Surgery

    3200 Grand Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Molly Boge is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Boge is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Boils, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant

    State University Of Iowa

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amber Rupiper is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Rupiper is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectocele, Boils, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis. Ms. Rupiper is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacqueline Myers is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Myers is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant

    Select Specialty Hospital-Des Moines

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Harvey is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Harvey is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Rebecca Purnell is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Purnell is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Chad Bradshaw is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Bradshaw is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Orthopedics
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Orthopedics

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Troy Bunch is a Physician Assistant and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Bunch is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Tendinitis. Mr. Bunch is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant

    Tower Surgery

    3200 Grand Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Nelson is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Nelson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy and Fractured Spine.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant

    Iowa Head & Neck, PC

    3901 Ingersoll Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Fanter is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Fanter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Thoracic Surgery

    MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines

    411 Laurel Street, Suite A250, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Wearmouth is a Physician Assistant and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Ms. Wearmouth is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Iowa Board Of Medicine , National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants , and Wisconsin Department Of Safety And Professional Services.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Thoracic Surgery | Pulmonary Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Thoracic Surgery | Pulmonary Medicine

    MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines

    411 Laurel Street, Suite A250, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Standifer is a Physician Assistant and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy and Pleural Effusion.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Thoracic Surgery

    MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines

    411 Laurel Street, Suite A250, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaylene Rogers is a Physician Assistant and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Aortic Dissection.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
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    conditions
    Physician Assistant

    MercyOne East Village Internal Medicine

    1350 Des Moines St., Suite 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dallas Sanders is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. His clinical expertise encompasses MAGIC Syndrome, Emphysema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
    0
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    Physician Assistant

    MercyOne East Village Internal Medicine

    1350 Des Moines St., Suite 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Myers is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Family Medicine

    MercyOne Beaverdale Family Medicine

    4326 Hickman Road, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krista Webb is a Physician Assistant and a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Family Medicine

    MercyOne South Des Moines Family Medicine

    6601 Southwest 9th Street, Suite 1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tina Patterson is a Physician Assistant and a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Muscle Spasms, and Emphysema.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Vascular Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Vascular Surgery

    MercyOne West Des Moines Vascular Surgery

    5880 University Avenue, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Foster is a Physician Assistant and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Foster is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Interventional Cardiology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Interventional Cardiology

    MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines

    5880 University Avenue, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Sigmund is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Sigmund is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Cardiology | Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Cardiology | Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

    5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sally Bennett is a Cardiologist and a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Ms. Bennett is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Necrosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Orthopedics
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Physician Assistant | Orthopedics

    MercyOne Urbandale Internal Medicine

    4005 NW Urbandale Drive, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angie Conley is a Physician Assistant and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Ms. Conley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis. Ms. Conley is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Physician Assistant

    Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St # 2, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annette Heinzman is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Opioid Induced Constipation, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.

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    When should I see a Physician Assistant near Des Moines, 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 Physician Assistant near Des Moines, 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 Physician Assistants near Des Moines, 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 Physician Assistants near Des Moines, 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 Physician Assistant in Des Moines?

    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 Physician Assistant search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Physician Assistant?

    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 Physician Assistant near Des Moines, 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 Physician Assistant?

    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 Physician Assistant 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 Physician Assistants near Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Physician Assistant 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. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Physician Assistant that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Physician Assistant 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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