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Dr. Carlos Pelaez is a surgeon with 23 years of experience in the medical field. They completed their medical education at Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De Medicina, bringing extensive expertise to their surgical practice. Throughout their career, Dr. Pelaez has developed specialized knowledge in treating complex medical conditions requiring surgical intervention.
Dr. Pelaez practices in Des Moines, Iowa, where they focus on treating patients with serious injuries and trauma-related conditions. They specialize in caring for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, closed head injuries, and rib fractures. Their clinical expertise includes performing therapeutic hypothermia procedures and utilizing advanced diagnostic tools like CT scans to provide comprehensive patient care.
Dr. Pelaez practices in Des Moines, Iowa, where they focus on treating patients with serious injuries and trauma-related conditions. They specialize in caring for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, closed head injuries, and rib fractures. Their clinical expertise includes performing therapeutic hypothermia procedures and utilizing advanced diagnostic tools like CT scans to provide comprehensive patient care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 years of experience
- 20 insurance plans accepted
- Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De Medicina
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 23 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Chinese | Speaks English | |
| Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De Medicina | Med School: Jawaharlal Inst Of Post-Graduate Medical Education And Research (Jipmer) | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Carlos Pelaez has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Carlos Pelaez has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De MedicinaGraduated in 2003
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- Dr. Carlos Pelaez's office is located at 1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
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