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Des Moines Surgeons

140 Doctors Found
Of the 100 Surgeons in Des Moines shown on this page:
  • 77 Board certified
  • 19 Award winners
  • 287 Reviews
  • Average rating is 3.4 stars
  • Average wait time is 19.1 minutes
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Top Surgeons in Des Moines, IA

Victor R Salamanca, MD

Dr. Victor Salamanca, MD

    (0) (0)
    Covenant Clinic
    2710 Saint Francis Dr
    Ste 410
     Waterloo, IA 50702
    • Anesthesiology
    • Surgery
    • 4 star medical school
    David H Stubbs, MD

    Dr. David Stubbs, MD

      (0) (0)
      Iowa Clinic/Heart & Vascular
      1440 Pleasant St
      Ste 100
       Des Moines, IA 50314
      • Surgery
      • Vascular Surgery
      • 37 years experience
      • Board certified
      • 3 star hospital
      • 3 star medical school
      Michael J Page, MD

      Dr. Michael Page, MD

      • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
      (7) (4)
      The Iowa Clinic
      411 Laurel St
      Ste 2380
       Des Moines, IA 50314
      • Colon & Rectal Surgery
      • Surgery
      • 15 years experience
      • Patients' Choice Award
      • 4 star hospital
      • Board certified
      Jeffrey S Carithers, MD

      Dr. Jeffrey Carithers, MD

        (0) (0)
        Jeffrey S Carithers, MD
        535 40th St
        # 12
         Des Moines, IA 50312
        • Otolaryngology
        • Facial Plastic Surgery
        • Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
        • Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
        • 28 years experience
        • 4 star hospital
        • Completed fellowship
        • 4 star medical school
        David R Hockmuth, MDSource

        Dr. David Hockmuth, MD

        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
        (1) (1)
        Iowa Heart Ctr
        411 Laurel St
        Ste 3250
         Des Moines, IA 50314
        • Surgery
        • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
        • Congenital Cardiac Surgery
        • 26 years experience
        • Rated 4 stars by patients
        • 4 star hospital
        • Board certified
        Henry G Noble, MD

        Dr. Henry Noble, MD

        • Currently 1 of 4 stars
        (1) (1)
        Mercy Peds Subspecialty Clinic
        330 Laurel St
        Ste 1200
         Des Moines, IA 50314
        • Surgery
        • Pediatric Surgery
        • 34 years experience
        • 4 star hospital
        • Board certified
        • Completed fellowship
        Denville A Myrie, MD

        Dr. Denville Myrie, MD

        • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
        (10) (7)
        Denville A Myrie, MD
        230 S 68th St
        Ste 1209
         West Des Moines, IA 50266
        • Surgery
        • Surgical Critical Care
        • Trauma Surgery
        • 17 years experience
        • Patients' Choice Award
        • 4 star hospital
        • Board certified
        Ronald K Grooters, MD

        Dr. Ronald Grooters, MD

        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
        (2) (1)
        Iowa Clinic/Heart & Vascular
        1440 Pleasant St
        Ste 150
         Des Moines, IA 50314
        • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
        • 42 years experience
        • Rated 4 stars by patients
        • 4 star hospital
        • Board certified
        Jose E Torres Jr, MDSource

        Dr. Jose Torres, MD

        • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
        (2) (1)
        Uihc House Staff Affairs
        200 Hawkins Dr
         Iowa City, IA 52242
        • Internal Medicine
        • Surgery
        • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
        • 6 years experience
        • 4 star hospital
        • Board certified
        • 3 star medical school
        Daniel D Opheim, MD

        Dr. Daniel Opheim, MD

        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
        (1) (0)
        Daniel D Opheim, MD
        1415 Woodland Ave
        Ste 140
         Des Moines, IA 50309
        • Surgery
        • 3 years experience
        • Rated 4 stars by patients
        • Board certified
        • 3 star medical school
        Constance C Grignon, MD

        Dr. Constance Grignon, MD

          (0) (0)
          Constance Grignon, MD
          3600 30th St
           Des Moines, IA 50310
          • Ophthalmology
          • Surgery
          • 36 years experience
          Willie C Mcclairen Jr, MDSource

          Dr. Willie Mc Clairen, MD

          • Currently 3 of 4 stars
          (10) (2)
          Walter J Riley, MD
          315 University Ave
           Des Moines, IA 50314
          • Surgery
          • Trauma Surgery
          • 24 years experience
          • Patients' Choice Award
          • 4 star hospital
          • Board certified
          David T Sidney, MD

          Dr. David Sidney, MD

            (0) (0)
            Iowa Clinic
            1212 Pleasant St
            Ste 211
             Des Moines, IA 50309
            • Surgery
            • 41 years experience
            • 4 star hospital
            • 3 star medical school
            Allen G Lang, MD

            Dr. Allen Lang, MD

            • Currently 4 of 4 stars
            (2) (0)
            Veterans Admin. Med Cen.
            3600 30th St
             Des Moines, IA 50310
            • Orthopaedic Surgery
            • Surgery
            • 40 years experience
            • Rated 4 stars by patients
            • 4 star medical school
            • Short wait time
            Martin S Rosenfeld, DO

            Dr. Martin Rosenfeld, DO

              (0) (0)
              Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
              411 Laurel St
              Ste 3300
               Des Moines, IA 50314
              • Orthopaedic Surgery
              • 38 years experience
              • 4 star hospital
              Joseph F Galles Jr, MDSource

              Dr. Joseph Galles, MD

              • Currently 4 of 4 stars
              (12) (8)
              Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
              411 Laurel St
              Ste 3300
               Des Moines, IA 50314
              • Orthopaedic Surgery
              • 16 years experience
              • PCA 5th Anniversary
              • 4 star hospital
              • Board certified
              John F Nettrour, MDSource

              Dr. John Nettrour, MD

              • Currently 4 of 4 stars
              (4) (0)
              Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
              450 Laurel St
              Ste A
               Des Moines, IA 50314
              • Orthopaedic Surgery
              • Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
              • 14 years experience
              • Patients' Choice Award
              • 4 star hospital
              • Board certified
              Ganga Prabhakar, MD, MBBS, BSSource

              Dr. Ganga Prabhakar, MD

              • Currently 4 of 4 stars
              (1) (1)
              Iowa Heart Ctr
              411 Laurel St
              Ste A250
               Des Moines, IA 50314
              • Surgery
              • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
              • 27 years experience
              • Rated 4 stars by patients
              • 4 star hospital
              • Board certified
              Jan Franko, MD, PHDSource

              Dr. Jan Franko, MD

              • Currently 4 of 4 stars
              (5) (0)
              Mercy Medical Center
              411 Laurel St
              Ste 2100
               Des Moines, IA 50314
              • Surgery
              • Surgical Oncology
              • 13 years experience
              • Patients' Choice Award
              • 4 star hospital
              • Board certified
              Robert O Thompson, MD

              Dr. Robert Thompson, MD

              • Currently 4 of 4 stars
              (1) (0)
              Robert O Thompson, MD
              15016 Wilden Dr
               Urbandale, IA 50323
              • Surgery
              • 37 years experience
              • Rated 4 stars by patients
              • 4 star hospital
              • Board certified
              John G Piper, MD

              Dr. John Piper, MD

              • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
              (7) (5)
              The Iowa Clinic
              1215 Pleasant St
              Ste 608
               Des Moines, IA 50309
              • Neurological Surgery
              • 19 years experience
              • 4 star hospital
              • Board certified
              • 4 star medical school
              Vasant Jayasankar, MDSource

              Dr. Vasant Jayasankar, MD

                (0) (0)
                Iowa Heart Ctr
                411 Laurel St
                Ste A250
                 Des Moines, IA 50314
                • Surgery
                • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
                • 11 years experience
                • 4 star hospital
                • Board certified
                • Completed fellowship
                Kyle S Galles, MDSource

                Dr. Kyle Galles, MD

                • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                (9) (5)
                Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
                309 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 106
                 Ankeny, IA 50023
                • Orthopaedic Surgery
                • 23 years experience
                • 4 star hospital
                • Board certified
                • 4 star medical school
                Paul A Grossmann, MD

                Dr. Paul Grossman, MD

                • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                (1) (0)
                Mercy Surgical Affiliates
                411 Laurel St
                Ste 2100
                 Des Moines, IA 50314
                • Surgery
                • 18 years experience
                • Rated 4 stars by patients
                • 4 star hospital
                • Board certified
                Samuel M Maurice, MD

                Dr. Samuel Maurice, MD

                  (0) (0)
                  Mercy Plastic Surgery
                  411 Laurel St
                  Ste 2100
                   Des Moines, IA 50314
                  • Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
                  • 6 years experience
                  • Board certified
                  • Completed fellowship
                  • 3 star medical school
                  Tricia L Merrigan, MD

                  Dr. Tricia Merrigan, MD

                    (0) (0)
                    Surgical Institute
                    911 E 20th St
                    Ste 700
                     Sioux Falls, SD 57105
                    • Surgery
                    • 3 years experience
                    Kendall Reed, DO

                    Dr. Kendall Reed, DO

                      (0) (0)
                      Des Moines University
                      3200 Grand Ave
                       Des Moines, IA 50312
                      • Family Medicine
                      • Surgery
                      • 35 years experience
                      • 4 star hospital
                      David B Staab, MD

                      Dr. David Staab, MD

                        (0) (0)
                        VA Central Iowa Healthcare
                        3600 30th St
                         Des Moines, IA 50310
                        • Surgery
                        • 24 years experience
                        • Board certified
                        • 4 star medical school
                        Robert A Hirschl, MDSource

                        Dr. Robert Hirschl, MD

                        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                        (1) (1)
                        Mercy Brain and Spine Center
                        1111 6th Ave
                        Ofc B1
                         Des Moines, IA 50314
                        • Neurological Surgery
                        • 5 years experience
                        • Rated 4 stars by patients
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • 3 star medical school
                        Ryan J Roe, DOSource

                        Dr. Ryan Roe, DO

                        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                        (3) (0)
                        Mercy Medical Center
                        411 Laurel St
                        Ste 2100
                         Des Moines, IA 50314
                        • Surgery
                        • 7 years experience
                        • Rated 4 stars by patients
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • Short wait time
                        Cass Franklin, MDSource

                        Dr. Cass Franklin, MD

                        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                        (1) (0)
                        Mercy Medical Center
                        1111 6th Ave
                        Ofc 500
                         Des Moines, IA 50314
                        • Surgery
                        • Vascular Surgery
                        • Transplant Surgery
                        • 31 years experience
                        • Rated 4 stars by patients
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • Board certified
                        Steven A Aviles, MDSource

                        Dr. Steven Aviles, MD

                        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                        (7) (1)
                        Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
                        450 Laurel St
                        Ste A
                         Des Moines, IA 50314
                        • Orthopaedic Surgery
                        • Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
                        • Internal Medicine - Sports Medicine
                        • 8 years experience
                        • Patients' Choice Award
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • Board certified
                        Ze H Han, MDSource

                        Dr. Ze-Hui Han, MD

                        • Currently 1 of 4 stars
                        (3) (1)
                        Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
                        309 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 106
                         Ankeny, IA 50023
                        • Orthopaedic Surgery
                        • Surgery
                        • Surgery - Surgery of the Hand
                        • 25 years experience
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • Board certified
                        • Completed fellowship
                        Michael S Irish, MD

                        Dr. Michael Irish, MD

                        • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
                        (12) (4)
                        Michael Irish
                        1212 Pleasant St
                        Ste 300
                         Des Moines, IA 50309
                        • Surgery
                        • Pediatric Surgery
                        • 19 years experience
                        • Patients' Choice Award
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • Board certified
                        Brenton B Koch, MD

                        Dr. Brenton Koch, MD

                        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                        (1) (1)
                        Brenton Koch
                        4855 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 100
                         West Des Moines, IA 50265
                        • Otolaryngology
                        • Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
                        • 14 years experience
                        • Rated 4 stars by patients
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • Completed fellowship
                        Craig R Mahoney, MDSource

                        Dr. Craig Mahoney, MD

                        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                        (1) (1)
                        Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
                        309 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 106
                         Ankeny, IA 50023
                        • Orthopaedic Surgery
                        • 14 years experience
                        • Rated 4 stars by patients
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • Board certified
                        Mirza S Baig, MD, PHD

                        Dr. Mirza Baig, MD

                        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                        (2) (1)
                        Mercy Brain and Spine Center
                        1111 6th Ave
                        Ofc B1
                         Des Moines, IA 50314
                        • Neurological Surgery
                        • Surgery
                        • Vascular Surgery
                        • 9 years experience
                        • Rated 4 stars by patients
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • Board certified
                        Marcia K Nelsen, MD

                        Dr. Marcia Nelsen, MD

                        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                        (1) (0)
                        Mason City Clinics
                        250 S Crescent Dr
                         Mason City, IA 50401
                        • Orthopaedic Surgery
                        • 27 years experience
                        • Rated 4 stars by patients
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • Short wait time
                        Jamie S Patel, DOSource

                        Dr. Jamie Patel, DO

                        • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
                        (5) (3)
                        Central Iowa Surgery
                        1301 Pennsylvania Ave
                        Ste 411
                         Des Moines, IA 50316
                        • Surgery
                        • 7 years experience
                        • 4 star hospital
                        Richard A Sidwell, MDSource

                        Dr. Richard Sidwell, MD

                        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                        (1) (1)
                        The Iowa Clinic
                        1212 Pleasant St
                        Ste 211
                         Des Moines, IA 50309
                        • Surgery
                        • Trauma Surgery
                        • 16 years experience
                        • Rated 4 stars by patients
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • Board certified
                        David J Boarini, MDSource

                        Dr. David Boarini, MD

                        • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
                        (2) (0)
                        Iowa Methodist Medical Center
                        1215 Pleasant St
                        Ste 608
                         Des Moines, IA 50309
                        • Neurological Surgery
                        • Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
                        • 32 years experience
                        • 4 star hospital
                        • 4 star medical school
                        Bradley T Bagan, MDSource

                        Dr. Bradley Bagan, MD

                          (0) (0)
                          Brain & Spine Specialists LLC
                          520 Uppr Chesapeake Dr
                          Ste 211
                           Bel Air, MD 21014
                          • Neurological Surgery
                          • Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine
                          • 6 years experience
                          • 4 star hospital
                          • 3 star medical school
                          Calvin J Hansen, MD

                          Dr. Calvin Hansen, MD

                          • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
                          (4) (2)
                          Iowa Hlth. Phys.
                          1221 Pleasant St
                          Ste 300
                           Des Moines, IA 50309
                          • Neurological Surgery
                          • Neurology
                          • 21 years experience
                          • 4 star hospital
                          • 4 star medical school
                          • Short wait time
                          Joshua D Kimelman, DOSource

                          Dr. Joshua Kimelman, DO

                          • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                          (1) (1)
                          Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
                          1601 NW 114th St
                          Ste 136
                           Clive, IA 50325
                          • Orthopaedic Surgery
                          • 36 years experience
                          • 4 star hospital
                          • Short wait time
                          Craig R Nemechek, MD

                          Dr. Craig Nemechek, MD

                          • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                          (1) (1)
                          Broadlawns Medical Center
                          1801 Hickman Rd
                           Des Moines, IA 50314
                          • Surgery
                          • 3 years experience
                          • Rated 4 stars by patients
                          • 4 star medical school
                          • Short wait time
                          Robert L Clark Jr, MD

                          Dr. Robert Clark, MD

                            (0) (0)
                            Robert L Clark Jr, MD
                            3600 30th St
                             Des Moines, IA 50310
                            • Surgery
                            • 24 years experience
                            • Board certified
                            William F Nelms, MD

                            Dr. William Nelms, MD

                              (0) (0)
                              VA Central Iowa Health Care System-Des Moines
                              3600 30th St
                               Des Moines, IA 50310
                              • Surgery
                              • 31 years experience
                              • Board certified
                              • 3 star medical school
                              Susan L Beck, DOSource

                              Dr. Susan Beck, DO

                              • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                              (5) (4)
                              Mercy Surgical Affiliates
                              411 Laurel St
                              Ste 2100
                               Des Moines, IA 50314
                              • Surgery
                              • 25 years experience
                              • 4 star hospital
                              • America's Leading Expert
                              Albert C Dimeo, MDSource

                              Dr. Albert Dimeo, MD

                              • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                              (7) (4)
                              St Vincent's Medical Center
                              2800 Main St
                               Bridgeport, CT 06606
                              • Surgery
                              • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
                              • 11 years experience
                              • Patients' Choice Award
                              • Board certified
                              • Completed fellowship
                              Eric G Garner, MDSource

                              Dr. Eric Garner, MD

                                (0) (0)
                                The Iowa Clinic
                                1221 Pleasant St
                                Ste 400
                                 Des Moines, IA 50309
                                • Obstetrics & Gynecology
                                • Otolaryngology
                                • Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
                                • 21 years experience
                                • 4 star hospital
                                • Board certified
                                • Completed fellowship
                                Kyriacos Panayides, MD

                                Dr. Kyriacos Panayides, MD

                                • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                (3) (2)
                                Mercy Peds Subspecialty Clinic
                                330 Laurel St
                                Ste 1200
                                 Des Moines, IA 50314
                                • Surgery
                                • Pediatric Surgery
                                • 9 years experience
                                • Rated 4 stars by patients
                                • 4 star hospital
                                • Board certified
                                Kent C Thieman, MDSource

                                Dr. Kent Thieman, MD

                                  (0) (0)
                                  Iowa Methodist Medical Center
                                  1215 Pleasant St
                                  Ste 618
                                   Des Moines, IA 50309
                                  • Surgery
                                  • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
                                  • 31 years experience
                                  • 4 star hospital
                                  • Board certified
                                  • 4 star medical school
                                  Bernard D Mouw, MD

                                  Dr. Bernard Mouw, MD

                                    (0) (0)
                                    Surgery Pc
                                    1212 Pleasant St
                                    Ste 211
                                     Des Moines, IA 50309
                                    • Surgery
                                    • 38 years experience
                                    • 4 star hospital
                                    • 4 star medical school
                                    Soren R Kraemer, MD, PASource

                                    Dr. Soren Kraemer, MD

                                    • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                                    (6) (5)
                                    Mercy Surgical Affiliates
                                    411 Laurel St
                                    Ste 2100
                                     Des Moines, IA 50314
                                    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
                                    • Surgery
                                    • 25 years experience
                                    • 4 star hospital
                                    • Board certified
                                    • Completed fellowship
                                    Thomas A Carlstrom, MD, PC, FACS

                                    Dr. Thomas Carlstom, MD

                                    • Currently 2 of 4 stars
                                    (3) (0)
                                    The Iowa Clinic
                                    1215 Pleasant St
                                    Ste 608
                                     Des Moines, IA 50309
                                    • Neurological Surgery
                                    • 37 years experience
                                    • 4 star hospital
                                    • 4 star medical school
                                    • Short wait time
                                    Walter J Riley, MDSource

                                    Dr. Walter Riley, MD

                                      (0) (0)
                                      Walter J Riley, MD
                                      315 University Ave
                                       Des Moines, IA 50314
                                      • Surgery
                                      • 45 years experience
                                      • 4 star hospital
                                      • 3 star medical school
                                      David A Vittetoe, MDSource

                                      Dr. David Vittetoe, MD

                                      • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
                                      (4) (2)
                                      Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeon
                                      6001 Westown Pkwy
                                       West Des Moines, IA 50266
                                      • Orthopaedic Surgery
                                      • 14 years experience
                                      • 4 star hospital
                                      • Board certified
                                      • 4 star medical school
                                      Jeffrey M Maire, DOSource

                                      Dr. Jeffrey Maire, DO

                                      • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                      (6) (4)
                                      Mercy Surgical Affiliates
                                      411 Laurel St
                                      Ste 2100
                                       Des Moines, IA 50314
                                      • Surgery
                                      • Trauma Surgery
                                      • 12 years experience
                                      • Patients' Choice Award
                                      • 4 star hospital
                                      • 4 star medical school
                                      James W Hopkins, MD

                                      Dr. James Hopkins, MD

                                        (0) (0)
                                        James W Hopkins
                                        200 Hawkins Dr
                                         Iowa City, IA 52242
                                        • Surgery
                                        • Pediatric Surgery
                                        • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
                                        • 4 star hospital
                                        • Board certified
                                        • 3 star medical school
                                        Charles D Goldman, MD

                                        Dr. Charles Goldman, MD

                                        • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                        (3) (3)
                                        Mercy Surgical Affiliates
                                        411 Laurel St
                                        Ste 2100
                                         Des Moines, IA 50314
                                        • Surgery
                                        • Surgical Oncology
                                        • 28 years experience
                                        • Rated 4 stars by patients
                                        • 4 star hospital
                                        • Board certified
                                        Bart P Jenson, MDSource

                                        Dr. Bart Jenson, MD

                                          (0) (0)
                                          Bart P Jenson, MD
                                          411 Laurel St
                                          Ste A250
                                           Des Moines, IA 50314
                                          • Surgery
                                          • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
                                          • 23 years experience
                                          • 4 star hospital
                                          • Board certified
                                          • Completed fellowship
                                          Steven I Goldstein, DOSource

                                          Dr. Steven Goldstein, DO

                                          • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                                          (7) (5)
                                          Central Iowa Surgery
                                          1301 Pennsylvania Ave
                                          Ste 411
                                           Des Moines, IA 50316
                                          • Surgery
                                          • 17 years experience
                                          • 4 star hospital
                                          • Short wait time
                                          Laurie M Kuestner, MDSource

                                          Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD

                                          • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                                          (8) (4)
                                          Laurie M Kuestner, MD
                                          411 Laurel St
                                          Ste A250
                                           Des Moines, IA 50314
                                          • Surgery
                                          • Vascular Surgery
                                          • 22 years experience
                                          • 4 star hospital
                                          • Board certified
                                          Robert B Bannister, MD

                                          Dr. Robert Bannister, MD

                                          • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                          (2) (0)
                                          Broadlawns Medical Center
                                          1801 Hickman Rd
                                           Des Moines, IA 50314
                                          • Surgery
                                          • 41 years experience
                                          • Rated 4 stars by patients
                                          • 4 star medical school
                                          • 3 star hospital
                                          Dapka N Baccam, MD

                                          Dr. Dapka Baccam, MD

                                          • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                          (3) (0)
                                          Broadlawns Medical Center
                                          1801 Hickman Rd
                                           Des Moines, IA 50314
                                          • Surgery
                                          • 14 years experience
                                          • Rated 4 stars by patients
                                          • 4 star hospital
                                          • Board certified
                                          Steven A Cahalan, MDSource

                                          Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD

                                          • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                                          (9) (5)
                                          Mercy Surgical Affiliates
                                          411 Laurel St
                                          Ste 2100
                                           Des Moines, IA 50314
                                          • Surgery
                                          • 25 years experience
                                          • 4 star hospital
                                          • Board certified
                                          • 4 star medical school
                                          Kyle E Rogers, MDSource

                                          Dr. Kyle Rogers, MD

                                          • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
                                          (8) (4)
                                          The Iowa Clinic
                                          1212 Pleasant St
                                          Ste 211
                                           Des Moines, IA 50309
                                          • Colon & Rectal Surgery
                                          • Surgery
                                          • Trauma Surgery
                                          • 7 years experience
                                          • 4 star hospital
                                          • Board certified
                                          • Short wait time
                                          Gregory P Sachs, MD

                                          Dr. Gregory Sachs, MD

                                            (0) (0)
                                            Dallas County Hospital
                                            610 10THS Treet
                                             Perry, IA 50220
                                            • Surgery
                                            • 2 years experience
                                            Gerald G Baker, MD, FACSSource

                                            Dr. Gerald Baker, MD

                                            • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                            (6) (3)
                                            The Iowa Clinic Pc
                                            5950 University Ave
                                            Ste 135
                                             West Des Moines, IA 50266
                                            • Surgery
                                            • 29 years experience
                                            • Patients' Choice Award
                                            • 4 star hospital
                                            • Board certified
                                            Paula S Beckwith, MDSource

                                            Dr. Paula Beckwith, MD

                                            • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                            (3) (0)
                                            The Iowa Clinic
                                            411 Laurel St
                                            Ste 2380
                                             Des Moines, IA 50314
                                            • Colon & Rectal Surgery
                                            • Surgery
                                            • 25 years experience
                                            • Rated 4 stars by patients
                                            • 4 star hospital
                                            • Board certified
                                            Timothy G Abrahamson, MDSource

                                            Dr. Timothy Abrahamson, MD

                                            • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                                            (8) (1)
                                            Greater Des Moines Dermatology
                                            2424 128th St
                                             Urbandale, IA 50323
                                            • Dermatology
                                            • Procedural Dermatology
                                            • Pediatric Dermatology
                                            • 12 years experience
                                            • Patients' Choice Award
                                            • 4 star hospital
                                            • Board certified
                                            Anne Modrzynski, MD

                                            Dr. Anne Modrzynski, MD

                                              (0) (0)
                                              Anne E Modrzynski, MD
                                              1415 Woodland Ave
                                              Ste 140
                                               Des Moines, IA 50309
                                              • Plastic Surgery
                                              • Surgery
                                              • 2 years experience
                                              • 3 star medical school
                                              James R Swegle, MD, FACSSource

                                              Dr. James Swegle, MD

                                                (0) (0)
                                                Iowa Methodist Medical Center
                                                1212 Pleasant St
                                                Ste 211
                                                 Des Moines, IA 50309
                                                • Surgery
                                                • Surgical Critical Care
                                                • Trauma Surgery
                                                • 4 star hospital
                                                • Board certified
                                                • Completed fellowship
                                                Rodney E Johnson, MD

                                                Dr. Rodney Johnson, MD

                                                  (0) (0)
                                                  Cascade Valley Arlington
                                                  328 S Stillaguamish Ave
                                                   Arlington, WA 98223
                                                  • Orthopaedic Surgery
                                                  • 34 years experience
                                                  • 4 star hospital
                                                  Scott M Shumway, MD

                                                  Dr. Scott Shumway, MD

                                                    (0) (0)
                                                    Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
                                                    1601 NW 114th St
                                                    Ste 136
                                                     Clive, IA 50325
                                                    • Plastic Surgery
                                                    • Plastic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand
                                                    • Surgery
                                                    • Surgery - Surgery of the Hand
                                                    • 21 years experience
                                                    • Top Doctor
                                                    • 4 star hospital
                                                    • Board certified
                                                    Peter M Tonui, MD

                                                    Dr. Peter Tonui, MD

                                                    • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                                                    (3) (3)
                                                    The Iowa Clinic
                                                    1212 Pleasant St
                                                    Ste 211
                                                     Des Moines, IA 50309
                                                    • Surgery
                                                    • Surgical Critical Care
                                                    • Trauma Surgery
                                                    • 7 years experience
                                                    • 4 star hospital
                                                    • Board certified
                                                    • Completed fellowship
                                                    Marnix A Verhofste, MD

                                                    Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD

                                                    • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                                    (1) (0)
                                                    Iowa Heart Ctr
                                                    1215 Pleasant St
                                                    Ste 414
                                                     Des Moines, IA 50309
                                                    • Surgery
                                                    • Surgical Critical Care
                                                    • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
                                                    • 23 years experience
                                                    • Rated 4 stars by patients
                                                    • 4 star hospital
                                                    • Board certified
                                                    Robert F Schneider Jr, MD

                                                    Dr. Robert Schneider, MD

                                                    • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                                    (1) (1)
                                                    The Iowa Clinic
                                                    1215 Pleasant St
                                                    Ste 618
                                                     Des Moines, IA 50309
                                                    • Internal Medicine
                                                    • Surgery
                                                    • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
                                                    • 34 years experience
                                                    • Rated 4 stars by patients
                                                    • 4 star hospital
                                                    • Board certified
                                                    Daniel J Mcguire, MDSource

                                                    Dr. Daniel McGuire, MD

                                                    • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                                                    (12) (6)
                                                    Boone County Hospital
                                                    1015 Union St
                                                     Boone, IA 50036
                                                    • Orthopaedic Surgery
                                                    • Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
                                                    • 27 years experience
                                                    • 4 star hospital
                                                    • Board certified
                                                    • Short wait time
                                                    Leland M Coffman, DO

                                                    Dr. Leland Coffman, DO

                                                    • Currently 1 of 4 stars
                                                    (1) (1)
                                                    Leland M Coffman, DO
                                                    3600 30th St
                                                     Des Moines, IA 50310
                                                    • Surgery
                                                    • Urology
                                                    • 22 years experience
                                                    • 3 star medical school
                                                    Johan Aerts, DOSource

                                                    Dr. Johan Aerts, DO

                                                    • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                                    (5) (0)
                                                    Mercy Medical Center
                                                    1111 6th Ave
                                                    Ofc 500
                                                     Des Moines, IA 50314
                                                    • Surgery
                                                    • Transplant Surgery
                                                    • 6 years experience
                                                    • Patients' Choice Award
                                                    • 4 star hospital
                                                    Walter B Eidbo, MD

                                                    Dr. Walter Eidbo, MD

                                                      (0) (0)
                                                      Northwest Family Physicians
                                                      4821 SW 9th St
                                                       Des Moines, IA 50315
                                                      • Family Medicine
                                                      • Surgery
                                                      • 4 star hospital
                                                      • 4 star medical school
                                                      Joseph E Sherrill II, MD, FACS

                                                      Dr. Joseph Sherrill, MD

                                                      • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
                                                      (2) (2)
                                                      Capital Institute for Neurosciences
                                                      3998 Red Lion Rd
                                                      Ste 214
                                                       Philadelphia, PA 19114
                                                      • Neurological Surgery
                                                      • Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand
                                                      • 18 years experience
                                                      • 4 star hospital
                                                      • Board certified
                                                      • Completed fellowship
                                                      Daniel R Kollmorgen, MDSource

                                                      Dr. Daniel Kollmorgen, MD

                                                      • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                                                      (5) (4)
                                                      The Iowa Clinic Pc
                                                      5950 University Ave
                                                      Ste 135
                                                       West Des Moines, IA 50266
                                                      • Surgery
                                                      • Surgical Oncology
                                                      • 19 years experience
                                                      • 4 star hospital
                                                      • Board certified
                                                      • 4 star medical school
                                                      Mark R Matthes, MDSource

                                                      Dr. Mark Matthes, MD

                                                        (0) (0)
                                                        Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
                                                        1601 NW 114th St
                                                        Ste 136
                                                         Clive, IA 50325
                                                        • Orthopaedic Surgery
                                                        • 17 years experience
                                                        • 4 star hospital
                                                        • Board certified
                                                        Robert H Zeff, MDSource

                                                        Dr. Robert Zeff, MD

                                                          (0) (0)
                                                          Iowa Heart Ctr
                                                          5880 University Ave
                                                          Ste 204
                                                           West Des Moines, IA 50266
                                                          • Surgery
                                                          • Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
                                                          • 43 years experience
                                                          • 4 star hospital
                                                          • Board certified
                                                          • 3 star medical school
                                                          Michael P Mohan, MD

                                                          Dr. Michael Mohan, MD

                                                          • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                                          (1) (1)
                                                          The Iowa Clinic Pc
                                                          5950 University Ave
                                                          Ste 135
                                                           West Des Moines, IA 50266
                                                          • Surgery
                                                          • Rated 4 stars by patients
                                                          • 4 star hospital
                                                          • Board certified
                                                          Ronald S Bergman, DOSource

                                                          Dr. Ronald Bergman, DO

                                                          • Currently 2 of 4 stars
                                                          (10) (4)
                                                          Ronald S Bergman, DO
                                                          2000 Grand Ave
                                                           Des Moines, IA 50312
                                                          • Plastic Surgery
                                                          • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
                                                          • 33 years experience
                                                          • 4 star hospital
                                                          Allen J Zagoren, DO, MPA

                                                          Dr. Allen Zagoren, DO

                                                          • Currently 1 of 4 stars
                                                          (1) (1)
                                                          Iowa Methodist Medical Center
                                                          1215 Pleasant St
                                                          Ste 308
                                                           Des Moines, IA 50309
                                                          • Surgery
                                                          • 34 years experience
                                                          • 4 star hospital
                                                          Ian Lin, MDSource

                                                          Dr. Ian Lin, MD

                                                          • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
                                                          (2) (2)
                                                          Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeon
                                                          6001 Westown Pkwy
                                                           West Des Moines, IA 50266
                                                          • Orthopaedic Surgery
                                                          • 17 years experience
                                                          • 4 star hospital
                                                          • Board certified
                                                          • 4 star medical school
                                                          Mark L Smolik, MD

                                                          Dr. Mark Smolik, MD

                                                          • Currently 2 of 4 stars
                                                          (3) (2)
                                                          Mercy Surgical Affiliates
                                                          411 Laurel St
                                                          Ste 2100
                                                           Des Moines, IA 50314
                                                          • Surgery
                                                          • 18 years experience
                                                          • 4 star hospital
                                                          • Board certified
                                                          Dennis A Whitmer, DOSource

                                                          Dr. Dennis Whitmer, DO

                                                          • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                                          (4) (3)
                                                          Mercy Surgical Affiliates
                                                          411 Laurel St
                                                          Ste 2100
                                                           Des Moines, IA 50314
                                                          • Surgery
                                                          • 12 years experience
                                                          • Rated 4 stars by patients
                                                          • 4 star hospital
                                                          • Short wait time
                                                          Richard H Engelbart, MD

                                                          Dr. Richard Engelbart, MD

                                                            (0) (0)
                                                            Richard H Engelbart, MD
                                                            614 E 27th St
                                                            Ste C
                                                             Scottsbluff, NE 69361
                                                            • Surgery
                                                            • Urology
                                                            • 42 years experience
                                                            • 4 star medical school
                                                            John A Stern, MDSource

                                                            Dr. John Stern, MD

                                                            • Currently 3 of 4 stars
                                                            (5) (1)
                                                            The Iowa Clinic
                                                            411 Laurel St
                                                            Ste 2380
                                                             Des Moines, IA 50314
                                                            • Vascular Surgery
                                                            • 27 years experience
                                                            • Patients' Choice Award
                                                            • 4 star hospital
                                                            • Board certified
                                                            Barron R Bremner, DO

                                                            Dr. Barron Bremner, DO

                                                            • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                                            (2) (2)
                                                            Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeon
                                                            1301 Pennsylvania Ave
                                                            Ste 213
                                                             Des Moines, IA 50316
                                                            • Orthopaedic Surgery
                                                            • Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
                                                            • 7 years experience
                                                            • Rated 4 stars by patients
                                                            • 4 star hospital
                                                            • Board certified
                                                            Louis H Fingerman, MD

                                                            Dr. Louis Fingerman, MD

                                                              (0) (0)
                                                              Louis H Fingerman, MD
                                                              3600 30th St
                                                               Des Moines, IA 50310
                                                              • Ophthalmology
                                                              • Surgery
                                                              • 49 years experience
                                                              • 3 star medical school
                                                              Douglas B Dorner, MD

                                                              Dr. Douglas Dorner, MD

                                                                (0) (0)
                                                                Iowa Clinic/Heart & Vascular
                                                                1440 Pleasant St
                                                                Ste 100
                                                                 Des Moines, IA 50314
                                                                • Surgery
                                                                • Vascular Surgery
                                                                • 42 years experience
                                                                • 4 star medical school
                                                                Cassim M Igram, MD

                                                                Dr. Cassim Igram, MD

                                                                • Currently 2 of 4 stars
                                                                (4) (2)
                                                                Iowa Orthopaedic Ctr
                                                                1601 NW 114th St
                                                                Ste 136
                                                                 Clive, IA 50325
                                                                • Orthopaedic Surgery
                                                                • Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
                                                                • 21 years experience
                                                                • 4 star hospital
                                                                • Board certified
                                                                • 4 star medical school
                                                                Scott D Hamling, MDSource

                                                                Dr. Scott Hamling, MD

                                                                • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
                                                                (6) (3)
                                                                The Iowa Clinic Pc
                                                                5950 University Ave
                                                                Ste 135
                                                                 West Des Moines, IA 50266
                                                                • Surgery
                                                                • 8 years experience
                                                                • Patients' Choice Award
                                                                • 4 star hospital
                                                                • Board certified
                                                                Wesley R Smidt, MDSource

                                                                Dr. Wesley Smidt, MD

                                                                • Currently 4 of 4 stars
                                                                (6) (3)
                                                                Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeon
                                                                1301 Pennsylvania Ave
                                                                Ste 213
                                                                 Des Moines, IA 50316
                                                                • Orthopaedic Surgery
                                                                • 20 years experience
                                                                • Patients' Choice Award
                                                                • 4 star hospital
                                                                • Board certified
                                                                What are Surgical Specialists?

                                                                A surgical specialist is a physician who has additional training in a specific area of surgery.

                                                                The American Board of Medical Specialties acknowledges the following surgical specialties; general surgery, thoracic and cardiac surgery, colon and rectal surgery, obstetrics and gynecological surgery, neurological surgery, ophthalmic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngological surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, urological surgery, and vascular surgery.

                                                                Some procedures are performed by more than one type of specialist. Also, some surgeons may choose to specialize in specific procedures within their specialty area. For example, a plastic and maxillofacial surgeon may specialize in performing rhinoplasty procedures.

                                                                The area of Des Moines, IA has a population of approximately 212,318 people. There are 140 surgeons near Des Moines, which gives it a ratio of 1 surgeon per 1,517 residents or a ratio of 1 surgeon per 603 households. There are 84,389 households in Des Moines.