Dr. Rajalakshmi Vishwanathan Iyer, MD

Dr. Rajalakshmi Iyer is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from B J Medical College Pune. With 35 years of medical experience, she brings extensive expertise to digestive health care. Dr. Iyer speaks both English and Spanish, making her accessible to a diverse patient community.

Dr. Iyer maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare facilities, including UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center. She practices at multiple locations throughout the Des Moines area, including Clive, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Des Moines. Her expertise includes treating hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. She performs essential diagnostic procedures such as colonoscopies and upper and lower GI endoscopies to help patients maintain optimal digestive health. Patients rate Dr. Iyer 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.