25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in West Des Moines, IA

Dr. Marnix Verhofste is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with MercyOne Iowa Heart in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Verhofste is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Verhofste is currently accepting new patients.

Bart Jenson, MD, specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jenson is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Jenson is currently accepting new patients.

Kalpaj Parekh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Parekh is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Mohammad Bashir is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bashir is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Frederick Chen is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

John Keech is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Keech is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Eromosele Otoadese is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Otoadese is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Yuichi Ishida is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ishida is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Ali Alameri is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Alameri is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Lance Bezzina is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Bezzina is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Chong Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Arun Singhal is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Singhal is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Rori Mankins, MD joined The Iowa Clinic’s Vascular Surgery department in 2021. She chose The Iowa Clinic because of the unique mix of private practice surgery with all the benefits of being involved in a training program. While in her general surgery residency, Dr. Mankins worked alongside some excellent vascular surgeons. It was this and the variety of surgical and endovascular procedures that attracted her to the specialty. The most rewarding part of her job is helping to improve a patient’s life through a variety of surgical approaches. Dr. Mankins is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Mankins is board certified in American Board Of General Surgery and American Board Of Vascular Surgery.

David Hockmuth is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hockmuth is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Trent Howard is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Howard is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Carotid Artery Disease, Thymectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Bhavik Patel is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Ali Nasr is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nasr is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Sinan Simsir is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Simsir is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

James Levett is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Levett is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Eva Proctor is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Proctor is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Lung Nodules, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Daniel Waters is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Waters is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Hashim M Hanif, MD joined the MercyOne Iowa Heart Center cardiothoracic surgery team in 2022. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and performs surgeries at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Hanif enjoys being able to help his community when they need it the most. In his spare time he enjoys sports such a cricket. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Hanif is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Del Rio, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon at MercyOne North Iowa Heart Center.“I am passionate about improving standards of care through communication with my patients about treatments and procedures,” said Michael. “I joined MercyOne because of my unity with it’s mission to provide excellent care to our community.” Michael received his undergraduate degree from New York University in New York, New York. He received his medical degree from Cornell, in New York and attended his General Surgery Residency at Maimonidies Medical Center in New York. Michael attended his cardiac surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia, in Richmond, Virginia. Michael is especially interested in complex cardiac surgeries. “I enjoy challenges and complicated cases as your cardiothoracic surgeon,” said Michael. “Caring for you as a patient and helping you live your best life keeps me motivated to serve you.” Outside of work Michael enjoys art and researching innovative cardiovascular technology. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Del Rio is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery, American Board Of Thoracic Board. Dr. Del Rio is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Standifer, PA-C, specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Standifer is currently accepting new patients.

Kaylene Rogers, PA-C, specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.