Dr. Rajalakshmi Vishwanathan Iyer, MD

Dr. Rajalakshmi Iyer is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who brings over three decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from B J Medical College in Pune and has dedicated 35 years to caring for patients with digestive health concerns. Dr. Iyer is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping her connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Iyer practices at multiple locations throughout the Des Moines area, including Clive, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Des Moines. Her hospital affiliations include Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital and Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital. She specializes in treating common digestive conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and GERD. Dr. Iyer performs important diagnostic procedures including colonoscopies, lower GI endoscopy, and pathology tests to help patients maintain their digestive health. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.