203 General Surgeons Found in Ankeny, IA

We found 203 General Surgeons available in Ankeny, IA with an average 4 stars across 1,008 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 91 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 93 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Gregory James Yanish, MD

Hand Surgery
1 Award
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
ANKENY, IA0.8 mi
"Everyone was caring and courteous. Dr Yanish is processional, knowledgeable and efficient." View Profile

Dr. Michael Joseph Page, MD

Colorectal Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Ankeny, IA0.5 mi
"Dr. Page and Shelby are an awesome one-two punch. Both are compassionate and willing to answer questions." View Profile

Dr. Benjamin Stanley Paulson, MD

Hand Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Ankeny, IA1.2 mi
Dr. Benjamin Stanley Paulson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Ankeny, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and WEST DES MOINES, IA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alexander Zane Menning

Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Ankeny, IA0.5 mi
Dr. Alexander Zane Menning is a health care provider primarily located in Ankeny, IA, with other offices in Clive, IA and Lexington, KY(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Samuel Michael Maurice, MD

Plastic Surgery
23 years exp
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
"Dr. Maurice makes you feel comfortable and takes care of how you feel. After my breast cancer diagnoses, he never once made me feel like I was a cancer patient." View Profile

Dr. Qasim Latif Chaudhry, MD

Surgery
25 years exp
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
Dr. Qasim Latif Chaudhry, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Dennis Allen Whitmer, DO

Surgical Oncology
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"Dr. WHITMER performed robotic surgery to repair my husband's hernia. We found him to be extremely professional, informative, friendly, and skilled at this procedure." View Profile

Dr. Willie C Mcclairen, MD

Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi

Dr. Ze-Hui Han, MD

Hand Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"It was a quick visit but even though he wasn’t sure what was going on with my finger he could tell I was in pain and knows how to get rid of it. Thank you." View Profile

Dr. Jamie Shashi Patel, DO

Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.0 mi
"The girl that takes BP is not very professional" View Profile

Dr. Matthew James Herrmann, MD

Family Medicine
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
Dr. Matthew James Herrmann, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA. View Profile

Dr. Soren Russert Kraemer, MD

Colorectal Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"I have been a patient of his for several years. He has done many surgeries on me. He's has great listening skills, very detailed, and personally cares about you and your health." View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Maurice Maire, DO

Surgery
29 years exp
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
"Long john" View Profile

Dr. Paula Sue Beckwith, MD

Colorectal Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA9.3 mi
"Dr. Beckwith handled my colon resection and I would not have wanted anyone else to perform the surgery. She's the absolute BEST!!" View Profile

Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, MD

Surgery
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
"I would not have lived without her surgical & medical abilities!" View Profile

Dr. Nathan Ryan Schneider, MD

Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.3 mi
"Dr. Schneider is very kind and thorough. He personally calls with test results and is on top of my husband's care every step of the way." View Profile

Dr. Charles David Goldman, MD

Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"Dr. Goldman is a great Dr. He saved my life i owe him graditude and much thanks for the compassion and care he showed me and my family and in laws." View Profile

Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Roe, DO

Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Roe, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Keosauqua, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Onyebuchi Ukabiala, MD

Pediatrics
48 years exp
Des Moines, IA9.2 mi
"About 20-25 years ago he did an emergency surgery on me. To this day I have not forgot his name. He was one of the best doctors I have had or probably will ever have." View Profile

Dr. Scott Hamling

Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA9.3 mi
Dr. Scott Hamling is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA. They have 25 years of experience. Their specialties include Surgery, General Surgeon. View Profile

Dr. Daniel Robert Kollmorgen, MD

Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
"Dr. Kollmorgen attended my emergency surgery(s) while in Bozeman Montana last April." View Profile

Dr. Gerald Gilbert Baker, MD

Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA9.3 mi
"Best bed side manners I’ve seen in 60 years. Most compassionate doctor ever, and I won’t mention his amazing skills as an awesome surgeon." View Profile

Dr. Paul Allen Grossmann, MD

Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"I have multiple medical conditions and was not an easy patient. From the instant I met Dr. Grossman, he alleviated my worries." View Profile

Dr. Susan Lynn Beck, DO

Surgical Oncology
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"After being recently diagnosed with breast cancer, there was not a question in my mind that I wanted Dr. Beck to be my surgeon." View Profile

Dr. Steven Arthur Cahalan, MD

Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
"Very caring and knows his stuff" View Profile

Dr. Mark Leeray Smolik, MD

Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
"Dr Smolik and his team have changed my life. They gave excellent pe-surgery consultation, safe and effective surgical procedure, and top notch continuous follow up care." View Profile

Dr. Teresa Leann Lamasters, MD

Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
"Can’t say enough about the Dr. Her dedication, skill, & concern for my well being is beyond. I had complications & she was there for me physically & behind the scenes. ??" View Profile

Dr. Mathew William Severidt, DO

Surgery
19 years exp
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"Very good at explaining procedure and putting me at ease. Great bedside manner. Confident in with the surgery! I drove an hour to come to him and staff for my surgery." View Profile

Dr. Praveen Chandra Prasad, MD

Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.0 mi
"I have had several surgeries done by Dr. Prasad and would not want any other surgeon." View Profile

Dr. Robert Stephen Rossi, MD

Anesthesiology
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"Dr. Rossi has provided me with excellent care with herniated lumbar discs." View Profile

Dr. Corey William Mineck, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
"Dr. Mineck makes direct eye contact with patients and asks questions, is genuinely concerned for every patient, listens, explains diagnosis, exam procedure, teaching, instructions at the patient"s level of understanding, is reassuring but honest, has a gentle touch with nasal or throat exams, is efficient and very personable." View Profile

Dr. Ganga Prabhakar, MD

Thoracic Surgery
46 years exp
Des Moines, IA8.6 mi

Dr. Douglas William Massop, MD

Vascular Surgery
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
Dr. Douglas William Massop, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Pella, IA and Boone, IA(and 9 other locations). View Profile

Dr. John Axel Strom, MD

Surgery
45 years exp
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"Outstanding Dr." View Profile

Dr. James Thomas Quann, MD

Surgery
18 years exp
Des Moines, IA7.0 mi
Dr. James Thomas Quann, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA. He has 18 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Laurie Marie Kuestner, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
Dr. Laurie Marie Kuestner, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Newton, IA and Carroll, IA(and 10 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Johan Aerts, DO

Surgery
29 years exp
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
Dr. Johan Aerts, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with another office in Des Moines, IA. He has 29 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jimmie Rogers Horton, MD

Family Medicine
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
Dr. Jimmie Rogers Horton, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA. He has 17 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jose Roberto M Borromeo, MD

Vascular Surgery
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
Dr. Jose Roberto M Borromeo, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Ottumwa, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Andrew Coleman Bernard, MD

Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
Dr. Andrew Coleman Bernard, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Lexington, KY and Lexington, KY(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. John Alan Stern, MD

Vascular Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.0 mi
Dr. John Alan Stern, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Richard Sidwell

Surgery
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA9.3 mi
"Doctor that actually took the time to explain things in detail not only to me but also with my family, didn't just do the bare minimal and rush out like doctors I have had in the past!" View Profile

Dr. Neal R Sokol, MD

Surgery
32 years exp
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
Dr. Neal R Sokol, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Albia, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Walter Stuart Andrews, MD

Surgery
51 years exp
Des Moines, IA9.2 mi
Dr. Walter Stuart Andrews, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Des Moines, IA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Peter Tonui

Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA9.3 mi
"Had this Dr. following a trauma incident where bones were broke and stitches were needed. Felt he was a great Dr. due to his thuroughness, bedside manner, and follwo up." View Profile

Dr. Clay Evans Beggerly, MD

Thoracic Surgery
44 years exp
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
"I appreciated his frankness and willingness to answer any and all my questions that I had before and after my surgery." View Profile

Dr. Dominic A Formaro, DO

Surgery
21 years exp
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
"Good doctor Very personal and caring. He takes time with you, explaining about the surgery you are having." View Profile

Dr. Juan Dario Arenas, MD

Transplant Surgery
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
"Tengo una revista de agosto del 2002 de Diners donde le hicieron un reportaje al Dr Juan Dario Arenas en Colombia. " View Profile

Dr. James Lipscomb Ebaugh, MD

Vascular Surgery
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
Dr. James Lipscomb Ebaugh, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Ames, IA and West Des Moines, IA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Timothy Paul Mayfield

Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"Compassionate doctor. Fantastic staff and good surgical outcome. Highly recommended!" View Profile

Dr. David Lawrence Robbins, MD

Plastic Surgery
29 years exp
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
Dr. David Lawrence Robbins, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Richard Scott Herman, MD

Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA9.2 mi
"Dr. Herman removed a lodged penny from my babys esophagus. I was a nervous wreck but he was very calm and confident. He was very sweet and caring." View Profile

Dr. Cara Elizabeth Hudson, DO

Surgery
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
"Valuable appointment with Dr Hudson regarding gallbladder test results to explore options. Explained how things work and in a manner that was helpful and informative." View Profile

Dr. Chad Leo Buhs, MD

Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"Very knowledgeable. Friendly staff." View Profile

Dr. Cass Franklin, MD

Surgery
48 years exp
Des Moines, IA8.4 mi
Dr. Cass Franklin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA. He has 48 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Ryan Smit, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Ryan Smit, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stephan Guislain Moran, MD

Critical Care Medicine
39 years exp
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
Dr. Stephan Guislain Moran, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Huntsville, AL and Des Moines, IA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ohmar Paul Coughlin, MD

Colorectal Surgery
14 years exp
Des Moines, IA8.5 mi
Dr. Ohmar Paul Coughlin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Dapka Nicholas Baccam, MD

Surgery
31 years exp
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
"I found Dr. Baccam to be very pleasant. Very educated with the ability to explain things I didnt understand. He was very professional. Highly recommend!!!" View Profile

Dr. Michael B Ishitani, MD

Pediatrics
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Moines, IA9.2 mi
Dr. Michael B Ishitani, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Rochester, MN and Eau Claire, WI(and 3 other locations). View Profile

What is a General Surgeon and How Can They Help You?

A surgeon performs operative interventions to treat pathology, trauma, and structural abnormalities through invasive techniques. Surgeons diagnose surgical conditions and provide perioperative patient management.

Surgeons complete medical school and surgical residency lasting five to seven years depending on specialty (general surgery, cardiothoracic, etc.). Many pursue subspecialty fellowship for specialized surgical expertise.

A Surgeon's clinical work involves:

  • Concentrates on operative management of disease and injury across body systems
  • Assesses patients, orders investigations, determines surgical indications, performs operations, oversees postoperative care
  • Treats traumatic injuries, neoplasms, hernias, appendiceal inflammation, biliary disease, and vascular pathology
  • Uses conventional open techniques, laparoscopic methods, robotic-assisted procedures, and minimally invasive approaches
  • Known as: general surgeon, operative specialist, MD, DO

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What's the best way to search for a General Surgeon in Ankeny who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only General Surgeons in Ankeny who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
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How can I locate a General Surgeon in Ankeny who is fluent in my preferred language?
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Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where General Surgeons practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find General Surgeons who work there.

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