Summary

Dr. Michael Obrien specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing 37 years of experience to digestive health care. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic and Medical School. Dr. Obrien is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Obrien practices at multiple locations throughout the Des Moines area, including Clive and Ankeny, with his primary affiliation at Mercy Medical Center West Lakes. He focuses on treating common digestive conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy procedures to diagnose and treat digestive health concerns. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.2
  • 37 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Mayo Clinic And Medical School
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Dennis Obrien has 7 locations

Iowa Digestive Disease Center

1378 Nw 124th St Ste 200Clive, IA 50325
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

Iowa Endoscopy Center

1378 NW 124TH ST STE 100CLIVE, IA 50325
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital

1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266

Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316

Iowa Digestive Disease Center

3625 N ANKENY BLVD STE JANKENY, IA 50023
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

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Dr. Michael Dennis Obrien, MDAshley Anderson, APRNDr. Beth Yvonne Besecker, MDDr. Tamarisakandala Narayan, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyCritical Care MedicineAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.2 
37 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Clive , IASACRAMENTO , CADes Moines , IAAlbia , IA
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Dennis Obrien

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • APWU
  • Arkansas Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Gateway Health
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Dennis Obrien has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Dennis Obrien has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mayo Clinic And Medical School

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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What languages does Dr. Michael Obrien speak?
Dr. Michael Obrien speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Obrien affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Obrien is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center West Lakes.

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