43 Critical Care Physicians Found in Waukee, IA

We found 43 Critical Care Physicians available in Waukee, IA with an average 4 stars across 110 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 23 Critical Care Physicians listed are accepting new patients and 23 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Jeffrey Jay Fagerland, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Jay Fagerland, DO is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in ANKENY, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Maxwell S Cosmic, MD

Critical Care Medicine
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
"Dr. Cosmic treated me after my unexpected pneumothorax which led to surgery and an extended hospital stay." View Profile

Dr. Wendy Lee Fluegel, MD

Pulmonology
38 years exp
Clive, IA4.0 mi
"My husband would not be alive today without Dr. Fluegel. He has been her patient since 1999. She is the BEST!!" View Profile

Dr. Gregory E Peterson, DO

Internal Medicine
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Dr. Gregory E Peterson, DO is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Bradley Eugene Wilcox, DO

Critical Care Medicine
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
"Doctor Wilcox is a great communicator and has excellent skills." View Profile

Dr. Marnix Auguste Verhofste, MD

Thoracic Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Dr. Marnix Auguste Verhofste, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Steven Gregory Berry, MD

Critical Care Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Clive, IA5.0 mi
Dr. Steven Gregory Berry, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Clive, IA. They have 48 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Steven Karl Zorn, MD

Sleep Medicine
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
"Dr Zorn took wonderful care of my mother when she was a heart patient as long ago as the 1980s. " View Profile

Dr. Katrina Annette Guest, MD

Pulmonology
40 years exp
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
"I highly recommend this pulmonologist! She was VERY thorough, and really took the time to listen to my symptoms and history. She was very compassion ..." View Profile

Dr. Kerry Jean Canady, DO

Pulmonology
21 years exp
Clive, IA4.0 mi
"Very thorough, great bedside manner, listens and answers questions in detail." View Profile

Dr. Dustin Anthony Mccann, DO

Critical Care Medicine
16 years exp
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Dr. Dustin Anthony Mccann, DO is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Daniel Hirsh Gervich, MD

Critical Care Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Clive, IA5.0 mi
Dr. Daniel Hirsh Gervich, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Clive, IA. Their specialties include Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Disease. View Profile

Dr. Michael Charles Witte, DO

Critical Care Medicine
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Clive, IA5.0 mi
"I was seen yesterday for the first time by Dr Witte. He was very knowledgeable and professional. He was also very kind. He took his time to review my condition with me." View Profile

Dr. Thomas Lee Schauble, MD

Pulmonology
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA7.4 mi
Dr. Thomas Lee Schauble, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Cranberry Township, PA and Cranberry Township, PA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Tracy Laine Ekhardt, MD

Critical Care Medicine
26 years exp
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Dr. Tracy Laine Ekhardt, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Judy Renee Walker, MD

Critical Care Medicine
47 years exp
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Dr. Judy Renee Walker, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. James Robert Swegle, MD

Trauma Surgery
41 years exp
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Dr. James Robert Swegle, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Roger T Liu, MD

Internal Medicine
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Clive, IA4.0 mi
Dr. Roger T Liu, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Clive, IA, with another office in Clive, IA. He has 55 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Bryon Nicholas Johnson, DO

Hospital Medicine
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
Dr. Bryon Nicholas Johnson, DO is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Neil Raymond Horning, MD

Critical Care Medicine
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
Dr. Neil Raymond Horning, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Shrey Vazirsulta Velani, MD

Pulmonology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
"He did lung surgery on my handicapped son. He would stop to see his progress every morning & late evening before he went home." View Profile

Andi Ivakh

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
WEST DES MOINES, IA3.2 mi
Andi Ivakh is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA, with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and Washington, DC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Anna Kathleen Riessen, MD

Anesthesiology
13 years exp
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Dr. Anna Kathleen Riessen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Tanya Ann Norman

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Tanya Ann Norman is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and Osceola, IA. View Profile

Dr. Megan Marie Miller, MD

Anesthesiology
20 years exp
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Dr. Megan Marie Miller, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA. View Profile

Dr. John Daniel Klein, MD

Critical Care Medicine
25 years exp
West Des Moines, IA3.8 mi
Dr. John Daniel Klein, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA. View Profile

Dr. Mohammad Jamal Mohammad Alzghari, MD

Transplant Surgery
15 years exp
West Des Moines, IA4.0 mi
Dr. Mohammad Jamal Mohammad Alzghari, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA. View Profile

Dr. Maksym Puliaiev, MD

Critical Care Medicine
17 years exp
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
Dr. Maksym Puliaiev, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Iowa City, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Anthony Louis Greco, MD

Critical Care Medicine
11 years exp
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
Dr. Anthony Louis Greco, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jacob Ryan West

Critical Care Medicine
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
Dr. Jacob Ryan West is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Omaha, NE and Des Moines, IA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Joseph Marc Carrington, DO

Pulmonology
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
Dr. Joseph Marc Carrington, DO is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Lucas Silqueira Hickson Cruz, MD

Critical Care Medicine
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
Dr. Lucas Silqueira Hickson Cruz, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Eric Michael Asbe, DO

Critical Care Medicine
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
Dr. Eric Michael Asbe, DO is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Omaha, NE and Des Moines, IA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Blair David Westerly, MD

Critical Care Medicine
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
Dr. Blair David Westerly, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Omar Abdalnasser Jaradat

Internal Medicine
12 years exp
West Des Moines, IA4.1 mi
Dr. Omar Abdalnasser Jaradat is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Des Moines, IA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Ashlea Anne Lem

Nurse Practitioner
WEST DES MOINES, IA4.3 mi
Ashlea Anne Lem is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA, with another office in WEST DES MOINES, IA. View Profile

Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Clive, IA4.7 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in Clive, IA, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).

Jonna Lynn Lox

Nurse Practitioner
Urbandale, IA4.8 mi
Jonna Lynn Lox is a health care provider primarily located in Urbandale, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Urbandale, IA. View Profile

Dr. Joseph Jonathan Falco, DO

Critical Care Medicine
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
URBANDALE, IA7.6 mi
Dr. Joseph Jonathan Falco, DO is a health care provider primarily located in URBANDALE, IA. He has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Brandi Marie Eischeid

Nurse Practitioner
WEST DES MOINES, IA5.3 mi
Brandi Marie Eischeid is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Her specialties include Critical Care Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Kailey Rae Reynolds

Nurse Practitioner
WEST DES MOINES, IA5.8 mi
Kailey Rae Reynolds is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Her specialties include Critical Care Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Lynna Lucille Sikora

Nurse Practitioner
Johnston, IA8.1 mi
Lynna Lucille Sikora is a health care provider primarily located in Johnston, IA, with another office in Johnston, IA. View Profile

Jeffery Michael Little

Nurse Practitioner
Johnston, IA8.1 mi
Jeffery Michael Little is a health care provider primarily located in Johnston, IA. His specialties include Critical Care Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

What is a Critical Care Physician and How Can They Help You?

A critical care specialist manages severely ill patients experiencing life-threatening conditions in intensive care settings. These physicians coordinate complex care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and organ support systems.

After medical school and a primary residency (anesthesiology, internal medicine, or surgery), intensivists complete a one- to two-year critical care fellowship focusing on mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic management, and multi-system support.

A Critical Care Doctor's responsibilities encompass:

  • Specializes in life-threatening conditions with multi-system involvement
  • Leads ICU teams, operates life support technology, analyzes complex clinical data, makes urgent therapeutic decisions
  • Manages respiratory compromise, distributive shock, multiple organ dysfunction, severe trauma, and postoperative critical illness
  • Provides mechanical ventilation, intensive monitoring, advanced life support, and comprehensive pharmacologic management
  • Also called: ICU specialist, critical care physician, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Critical Care Physician in Waukee who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Critical Care Physicians in Waukee who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Critical Care Physicians in Waukee who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Critical Care Physicians providing telehealth services in Waukee. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Critical Care Physicians in Waukee?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Critical Care Physicians, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Critical Care Physician in Waukee?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Waukee. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Critical Care Physicians in Waukee have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Waukee. This helps you find a Critical Care Physician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Critical Care Physicians in Waukee without calling?
Search for Critical Care Physicians who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Critical Care Physician in Waukee with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Critical Care Physicians in Waukee. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Critical Care Physician in Waukee?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Critical Care Physician.
How can I locate a Critical Care Physician in Waukee who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Critical Care Physicians. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Critical Care Physician in Waukee who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Critical Care Physicians practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Critical Care Physicians who work there.

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