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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.
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 locationsBlank Childrens Surgery Clinic
1206 Pleasant St Fl 2Des Moines, IA 50309 Tel: (515) 241-6546
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
Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309 Tel: (515) 241-6212
Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital
700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316 Tel: (515) 263-5612
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| Dr. Matthew Scott Alexander, MD | Dr. Douglas William Massop, MD | Dr. Frederick Samuel Nuss, MD | Dr. Corey William Mineck, MD |
| Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 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 , IA | West Des Moines , IA | West Des Moines , IA | Clive , 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 |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Matthew Scott Alexander
Medical Specialties
Dr. Matthew Scott Alexander has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Matthew Scott Alexander has the following area of expertise
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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- Dr. Matthew Alexander is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.
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- 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.
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