About Juan Mira, MD
Juan Mira, MD joined The Iowa Clinic in 2022 after completing a Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to Fellowship, Dr. Mira completed his General Surgery Residency at the University of Florida and earned his Medical Degree at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Mira's passion for multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care led him to specialize in surgical oncology. His clinical interests include the treatment of foregut, endocrine, and soft tissue cancers. Dr. Mira is also very passionate about continuous quality improvement in healthcare and he has worked on the implementation of clinical practice guidelines at various healthcare systems.
Originally from Bogota, Colombia, Dr. Mira also enjoys golfing, fishing, and traveling with his family. Although he joins The Iowa Clinic as a newcomer to the Midwest, he shares in our commitment to providing the best possible care to the greater community.
Secondary Language(s)
- Spanish
Training
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery — General Surgery
- American Board of Surgery — Complex General Surgical Oncology
Fellowships
University of North Carolina — Complex General Surgical Oncology
Residency
University of Florida — General Surgery
Internship
University of Florida — General Surgery
Medical Degree
University of Michigan
Graduate Degree
University of Michigan
Undergraduate Degree
University of Florida
Areas of Medical Expertise
Clinical Interests
- Foregut Malignancies
- Including:
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Bile Ducts
- Small Bowel
- Including:
- Skin and Soft Tissue Malignancies
- Including:
- Melanoma
- Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
- Sarcomas
- Including:
- Endocrine Neoplasms
- Including:
- Adrenals
- Thyroid
- Parathyroids
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Including:
Medical Societies
- American College of Surgeons - 2015-present
- Society of Surgical Oncology - 2020-present
- Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association - 2022-present
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeon - 2022-present
Primary Location
Surgical Oncology
Located within: Methodist Medical Center – Plaza I
1212 Pleasant Street
Suite 211
Des Moines, IA 50309
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