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Summary
Carlos Pelaez treats traumatic brain injury, closed head injury, and rib fracture, and performs therapeutic hypothermia, emergency care, and endotracheal intubation. With 23 years in surgery, they practice in Des Moines, Iowa. They earned their medical degree from Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De Medicina.
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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
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Vascular Surgery |
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Des Moines , IA | West Burlington , IA | Des Moines , IA | West Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De Medicina | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine | Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Carlos Pelaez
Medical Specialties
Carlos Pelaez has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Carlos Pelaez has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
Carlos Pelaez holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De Medicina in 2003.
NPI Number
Carlos Pelaez's NPI number is 1588952147.
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- Carlos Pelaez's office is located at 1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
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