Summary

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.

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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

Dr. Carlos Pelaez

1212 Pleasant St Ste 211Des Moines, IA 50309

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Des Moines , IADes Moines , IADes Moines , IADes 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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carlos Pelaez

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Carlos Pelaez has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Carlos Pelaez has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)
  • Trauma Surgery

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Carlos Pelaez's office located?
Dr. Carlos Pelaez's office is located at 1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
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