Dr. Steven A. Cahalan, MD | West Des Moines, IA | Surgery

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Dr. Steven Cahalan is a surgeon and hematologist who earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa. With 42 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Cahalan brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Cahalan maintains affiliations with UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital and practices across multiple locations in West Des Moines and Des Moines, Iowa. His clinical focus includes treating obesity and weight management issues, as well as addressing high blood pressure. He specializes in intravenous therapy and home infusion treatments, providing patients with convenient care options both in clinical settings and at home. Patients have given Dr. Cahalan an average rating of 3.8 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.8

18 Ratings
42 years of experience
21 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
University Of Iowa
6 written reviews
2 specialties
3 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

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Very caring and knows his stuff

January 1st, 2015

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I was transported by ambulance for emergency surgery and he was in my room going over surgery very quickly. He.was very patient and caring with me. It was my first surgery and he made sure to explain it in great detail. I was very pleased how he took the time to comfort me and make sure I was at ease going into surgery!! Great surgeon and great team he works with.

September 10th, 2012

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Hospital stay; Dr. Cahalan sat down and answered all of my questions with straight forward answers. He is a credit to his profession.

September 7th, 2012

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I came in through the ER. He saw me within an hour even though I hadn't scheduled, he seemed to have all the time I needed while I asked questions. His diagonosis was quick, he got me right in the OR and I recovered very quickly. I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon!

March 24th, 2012

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- Bad bedside manner- Didn't check on me for more than 1 minute after surgery. - Tried to spend less than 2 minutes with me in post surgery examination. - Had no interest in my discomfort since surgery. - Very unprofessional.

December 31st, 2010

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I had an unusual problem but he had experience and figured it out quickly. The surgery was a snap. He's really good at puncture hole surgery

November 15th, 2010

Unitypoint Clinic Weight Loss West Des Moines

6600 Westown Pkwy Ste 220West Des Moines, IA 50266

Tel: (515) 241-2250

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Tel: (515) 247-3121

Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital

1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266

Tel: (515) 343-1000

Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center

1755 59th PlWest Des Moines, IA 50266

Tel: (515) 358-8000

Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316

Tel: (515) 263-5612


Dr. Steven Arthur Cahalan, MD	Dr. Joshua David Rudd, MD	Dr. Julian Minassian Bruner, MD	Dr. Diego Armando Marquez
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.8 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	99 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
West Des Moines , IA	West Des Moines , IA	Des Moines , IA	Des Moines , IA
Med School: University Of Iowa	Med School: Kansas City University of Medicine	Med School: Rush Medical College	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Hematology
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of IowaGraduated in 1984

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