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Summary
Dr. Jeannette Capella is a surgeon with over three decades of experience serving patients in the Des Moines area. They completed their medical education at the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine and went on to finish their residency training at the University of Florida Health. With 33 years in practice, Dr. Capella has developed extensive expertise in surgical care. They provide care to patients in English.
Dr. Capella practices at UPMC Altoona and serves patients in Des Moines, Iowa. They specialize in treating patients with traumatic brain injuries and closed head injuries, as well as managing hypertension. Dr. Capella performs therapeutic hypothermia procedures and utilizes CT scan imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients consistently rate Dr. Capella highly, with an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Capella practices at UPMC Altoona and serves patients in Des Moines, Iowa. They specialize in treating patients with traumatic brain injuries and closed head injuries, as well as managing hypertension. Dr. Capella performs therapeutic hypothermia procedures and utilizes CT scan imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients consistently rate Dr. Capella highly, with an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Of Florida Health
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Dr. Jeannette Capella | Dr. Fadi Yaser Hamdan | Dr. Joel Frederick Katzer | Dr. Kelsey L Green |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 33 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jeannette Capella
Medical Specialties
Dr. Jeannette Capella has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Jeannette Capella has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Florida Health
Medical School
University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of MedicineGraduated in 1993
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- Dr. Jeannette Capella speaks English.
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- Dr. Jeannette Capella is affiliated with Upmc Altoona.
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