Summary

Dr. Patrick Ahrens is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in surgery with extensive expertise developed over 32 years of practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Ahrens holds certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ahrens practices at Chi Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he focuses on complex breast conditions including breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as pathology tests and surgical pathology to help patients receive accurate diagnoses. His expertise also includes advanced imaging techniques like scintimammography for comprehensive breast health evaluation.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 32 years of experience
  • 59 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Henry Ford Hospital Program
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Methodist Physicians Clinic (201 Building)

201 Ridge StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
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4.2 
32 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 Speaks English Speaks English
Council Bluffs , IAOmaha , NEOmaha , NEOmaha , NE
Med School: University of Washington School of Medicine Med School: Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN Med School: ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Patrick Ahrens

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AARP - PPO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Arkansas Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • Health Net - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Iowa Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medica - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • PacificSource Health Plans - PPO
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare - PPO
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Patrick Ahrens has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

Patrick Ahrens holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Iowa and Nebraska. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Nebraska that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Henry Ford Hospital Program and Henry Ford Hosp, General Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1994.

NPI Number

Patrick Ahrens' NPI number is 1508858028.

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