Dr. Bernard Ira Leman, MD

Dr. Bernard Leman is a gastroenterologist with expertise in internal medicine who has dedicated 44 years to caring for patients with digestive health concerns. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. His extensive experience spans more than four decades of treating complex gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Leman speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Leman practices at multiple locations throughout the Des Moines area, including Ankeny and Clive, and maintains affiliations with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and UnityPoint Health Methodist West Hospital. He specializes in treating hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and Crohn's disease. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower GI endoscopies, and upper GI endoscopies to help diagnose and treat digestive disorders. Patients have given him an …average rating of 3.1 on Vitals.