Dr. Russell Evan Bandstra, MD

Dr. Russell Bandstra is a urologist who has dedicated 37 years to helping patients with conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency training at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. His extensive experience spans nearly four decades of specialized care in urology. Dr. Bandstra communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Bandstra practices at multiple locations including Pella Regional Health Center in Pella, Iowa, and MercyOne Newton Medical Center in Newton, Iowa. He also maintains affiliations with UnityPoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes treating kidney stones and complex staghorn calculi that can cause serious complications if left untreated. He also addresses urinary retention issues that can significantly impact quality of life. Dr. Bandstra performs diagnostic procedures such as urinalysis and post-void residual urine tests …to evaluate bladder function. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.2 on Vitals.