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    MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Pancreatectomy near West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

    Location:
    West Des Moines, IA, US
    34 providers found
    Transplant Surgery
    Transplant Surgery

    The Iowa Clinic

    5950 University Avenue, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qasim Chaudhry, MD was drawn to transplant surgery because of the difference he would be making in patients' lives. He loves seeing patients regain their independence and health after suffering a devastating illness. Through interventions, he can give gravely ill people their life back. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    The Iowa Clinic

    5950 University Avenue, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    For Shardul Poudyal, MD, The Iowa Clinic presented an excellent care model for not only their patients but the community as well, which he admired when choosing a practice. He chose Internal Medicine because it allows him to build lifelong relationships with patients and their families in their time of need. The ability to help his patient with a wide variety of problems across multiple specialties is something Dr. Poudyal finds most rewarding about his practice. After completing medical school in India, Dr. Poudyal moved to the United States where he has been practicing medicine for over a decade. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, going for long walks, playing squash, and trying new foods. If he didn’t become a provider, he would have liked to have been a professional athlete or pursue something in sports medicine. Dr. Poudyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Gastroenterology
    Gastroenterology

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

    1378 Nw 124th St, Suite 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tercio Lopes is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Lopes and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Gastroenterology
    Gastroenterology

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

    1378 Nw 124th St, Suite 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arjun Sondhi is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Sondhi and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Sondhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Peter Grubel
    Gastroenterology
    Gastroenterology

    MercyOne Des Moines Gastroenterology Hospitalists

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Grubel is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grubel and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Jan Franko
    Surgical Oncology
    Surgical Oncology

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jan Franko is a Surgical Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franko and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (114.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Chan is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chan and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Mercy Clinics Inc

    800 E 1st St, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (14.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Viet Le is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Le and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Mahaska County Hospital

    1229 C Ave E, 
    Oskaloosa, IA 
     (61.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Kollmorgen is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Dr. Kollmorgen and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kollmorgen is currently accepting new patients.

    Alan Mcdaniel
    Interventional Radiology
    Interventional Radiology

    MercyOne Centerville Medical Center

    One St. Joseph's Drive, 
    Centerville, IA 
     (73.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Mcdaniel is an Interventional Radiologist in Centerville, Iowa. Dr. Mcdaniel and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ascites, Lung Nodules, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Scott K. Sherman
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (114.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Sherman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sherman and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Sherman is currently accepting new patients.

    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (114.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients

    Hisakazu Hoshi is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hoshi and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Hoshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (114.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    James Howe is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Howe and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Howe is currently accepting new patients.

    Henning Gerke
    Gastroenterology
    Gastroenterology

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (114.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Henning Gerke is a Gastroenterologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gerke and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Portal Hypertension, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gerke is currently accepting new patients.

    Joseph Morris
    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

    801 Fifth Street, 
    Sioux City, IA 
     (150.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Morris is a General Surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Morris and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Radiation Oncology
    Radiation Oncology

    Unmc Physicians

    300 Pershing Ave, 
    Shenandoah, IA 
     (101.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Mandarin, Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chi Lin is a Radiation Oncologist in Shenandoah, Iowa. Dr. Lin and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Gastroenterology
    Gastroenterology

    Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates PC

    808 E Pierce St, Suite 301, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (109.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Grant Hutchins is a Gastroenterologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Hutchins and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Alegent Creighton Clinic

    800 Mercy Dr, Suite 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (109.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kalyana Nandipati is a General Surgeon in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Nandipati and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nandipati is currently accepting new patients.

    Gastroenterology
    Gastroenterology

    State University Of Iowa

    105 E 9th St, University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Ce, 
    Coralville, IA 
     (113.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Rami El Abiad is a Gastroenterologist in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. El Abiad and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Colonic Malakoplakia, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. El Abiad is currently accepting new patients.

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (114.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kousei Ishigami is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ishigami and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    When should I see a Pancreatectomy doctor near West Des Moines, IA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pancreatectomy doctor near West Des Moines, IA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Pancreatectomy doctors near West Des Moines, IA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pancreatectomy doctors near West Des Moines, IA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pancreatectomy doctor near West Des Moines, IA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreatectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pancreatectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pancreatectomy doctor near West Des Moines, IA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pancreatectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pancreatectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pancreatectomy doctors near West Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreatectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pancreatectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pancreatectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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