Dr. Randolph Ralph Rough, MD

Dr. Randolph Rough is a cardiovascular specialist with nearly five decades of medical experience treating heart and blood vessel conditions. He earned his medical degree from Karl-Franzens University of Graz Medical Faculty in Austria and completed his residency training at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. With 49 years in practice, Dr. Rough has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing complex cardiovascular diseases. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Rough practices at multiple respected healthcare facilities throughout the Des Moines area, including MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Broadlawns Medical Center, and UnityPoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including severe hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. His diagnostic capabilities include performing electrocardiograms to assess heart rhythm, contrast …echocardiography to evaluate heart function, and exercise stress tests to determine cardiovascular fitness. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rough highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.