Summary

Dr. Randolph Rough is a cardiovascular specialist with nearly five decades of medical experience treating heart and blood vessel conditions. He earned his medical degree from Karl-Franzens University of Graz Medical Faculty in Austria and completed his residency training at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. With 49 years in practice, Dr. Rough has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing complex cardiovascular diseases. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Rough practices at multiple respected healthcare facilities throughout the Des Moines area, including MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Broadlawns Medical Center, and UnityPoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including severe hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. His diagnostic capabilities include performing electrocardiograms to assess heart rhythm, contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function, and exercise stress tests to determine cardiovascular fitness. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rough highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 49 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Western Pennsylvania Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Randolph Ralph Rough has 5 locations

Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines

5880 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital

1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314

Knoxville Hospital And Clinics

1002 S Lincoln StKnoxville, IA 50138

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Dr. Randolph Ralph Rough, MDDr. Kyle James ClayDr. Edward Raul Rojas Pena, MDDr. Muhammad Junaid Ahsan, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
49 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
West Des Moines , IADes Moines , IADes Moines , IADallas , TX
Med School: Karl-Franzens Univ Of Graz Med Fac Austria Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Del Zulia Facultad De Medicina Med School: Services Institute Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Randolph Ralph Rough

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Randolph Ralph Rough has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Randolph Ralph Rough has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Western Pennsylvania Hospital

Medical School

Karl-Franzens Univ Of Graz Med Fac AustriaGraduated in 1977

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What languages does Dr. Randolph Rough speak?
Dr. Randolph Rough speaks Spanish and English.
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You can find contact information for Dr. Randolph Rough here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Randolph Rough affiliated with?
Dr. Randolph Rough is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Broadlawns Medical Center, Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital, and MERCYONE WEST DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER.
Where is Dr. Randolph Rough's office located?
Dr. Randolph Rough's office is located at 5880 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.

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