Summary

Dr. Matthew Alexander is a surgeon with 12 years of experience providing surgical care to patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine, where he developed his foundation in surgical medicine. His practice focuses on general surgery with expertise in treating various conditions that require surgical intervention.

Dr. Alexander is affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center and practices across multiple locations in Des Moines and Iowa City. He specializes in treating conditions such as ventral hernias, appendicitis, and umbilical hernias. His surgical expertise includes performing sedation procedures and coordinating pathology testing to ensure comprehensive patient care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Matthew Scott Alexander has 5 locations

Blank Childrens Surgery Clinic

1206 Pleasant St Fl 2Des Moines, IA 50309
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

Dr. Matthew Scott Alexander

744 Foster RdIowa City, IA 52245

Blank Childrens Hospital

1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309

Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316

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Dr. Matthew Scott Alexander, MDDr. Douglas William Massop, MDDr. Frederick Samuel Nuss, MDDr. Corey William Mineck, MD
SurgeryVascular SurgerySurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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12 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Des Moines , IAWest Des Moines , IAWest Des Moines , IAClive , IA
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Matthew Scott Alexander

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Matthew Scott Alexander has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Matthew Scott Alexander has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 2014

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Which hospitals is Dr. Matthew Alexander affiliated with?
Dr. Matthew Alexander is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.
Does Dr. Matthew Alexander accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Matthew Alexander accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Matthew Alexander's office located?
Dr. Matthew Alexander's office is located at 1206 Pleasant St Fl 2, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
Is Dr. Matthew Alexander accepting new patients?
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