Maria Steil, MD

About Maria Steil, MD

Maria Steil, MD brings her passion for patient-focused care and surgical artistry to The Iowa Clinic Plastic Surgery department. With a background in both private practice and academic medicine, Dr. Steil felt that The Iowa Clinic was the best place to focus on providing exceptional patient care within a physician-led organization. She is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Steil enjoys the opportunity to work on every part of the body with every type of patient. From intricate facial reconstructions to body enhancements, she finds deep reward in helping patients achieve goals they have long hoped for.

An Iowa native, Dr. Steil attended the University of Iowa for medical school and later completed her residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch. During residency, she completed a rotation at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she focused on reconstructive surgery. She also trained at Shriners Burn Institute, gaining experience in acute burns and pediatric burn reconstruction.

Outside of work, Dr. Steil enjoys spending time with family, baking, crafting, painting and sewing. In addition to plastic surgery, she has a strong interest in facial prosthetics to help patients who have experienced loss due to traumatic injury or cancer.