Summary

Dr. Laurie Kuestner is a cardiovascular surgeon who specializes in cardiovascular disease, surgery, and vascular surgery. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 39 years of experience in cardiovascular care, Dr. Kuestner brings extensive expertise to treating complex heart and vascular conditions. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kuestner practices at multiple locations throughout Iowa, including West Des Moines, Newton, and Carroll, and maintains affiliations with several major medical centers including MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center. She focuses on treating conditions such as carotid artery disease, atherosclerosis, and peripheral artery disease. Her procedural expertise includes performing Doppler ultrasounds, carotid artery ultrasounds, and ankle-brachial index tests to evaluate blood flow and vascular health. Patients rate Dr. Kuestner 3.1 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 39 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 11 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Provided follow-up after the visit
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Laurie Marie Kuestner has 7 locations

Iowa Heart Center Newton

300 N 4th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Blank Childrens Hospital

1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital

1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266

Saint Lukes Regional Medical Center

2720 Stone Park BlvdSioux City, IA 51104

Saint Anthony Regional Hospital

311 S Clark StCarroll, IA 51401

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Dr. Laurie Marie Kuestner, MDDr. John Michael Mccune, MDDr. Darwin Dean Peterson, DODr. Nicholas J Kuiper, DO
Cardiovascular DiseaseSurgerySurgeryFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.1 
4.3 
4.1 
39 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Newton , IAMarshalltown , IAMarshalltown , IAGrinnell , IA
Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laurie Marie Kuestner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Laurie Marie Kuestner has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laurie Marie Kuestner has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Laurie Marie Kuestner 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 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Kuestner's NPI number is 1235111261.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Laurie Kuestner affiliated with?
Dr. Laurie Kuestner is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Saint Lukes Regional Medical Center, Saint Anthony Regional Hospital, Manning Regional Healthcare Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Dallas County Hospital, Unitypoint Health Methodist West Hospital, MERCYONE WEST DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER, and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Is Dr. Laurie Kuestner accepting new patients?
Dr. Laurie Kuestner is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Laurie Kuestner's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Laurie Kuestner speak?
Dr. Laurie Kuestner speaks English.
Does Dr. Laurie Kuestner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Laurie Kuestner has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Laurie Kuestner accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Laurie Kuestner accepts on their Vitals profile.

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