Overview
Michael Valliere, MD joined The Iowa Clinic because of our positive and collaborative atmosphere and focus on optimal care for every patient. General surgery affords Dr. Valliere the opportunity to treat a wide variety of patients and diseases, as well as work among a multi-specialty group. He understands preparing for and going through surgery can often evoke worry and stress, which is why reassuring his patients and their families is a top priority.
Dr. Valliere is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans
- Wellmark
- Medica
- Humana
Locations
842 Northeast Alice's Road, Waukee, IA 49155
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
When evaluating expertise, MediFind pulls from factors such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
To learn more about how MediFind determines the expertise levels, check out our expert tiers page.