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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

The digestive tract is 30 feet long. We provide comprehensive, compassionate care for every inch of it.

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Find unmatched medical expertise for your gastrointestinal issues from one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Central Iowa.

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Coordinated Care Across Specialties

From diagnosis to disease management, our multidisciplinary team is with you every step of the way on your GI journey.
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A 5-Star Experience, Each and Every Time

Our gastroenterologists and staff consistently rank at the top in quality and outcomes, giving you a top-notch experience even when you’re feeling less than your best.
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Priority Appointments for Our Patients

We always put our patients No. 1. Expect same-day or next-day care for urgent issues and preferential scheduling to manage your gastroenterological condition.
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The Benefits of Coordinated Care

When communication between medical professionals works like a well-oiled machine, your diagnosis is faster. So you get in to see the right specialists and get on the road to recovery faster.


 

 

Gastroenterology

The digestive tract is 30 feet long. We provide comprehensive, compassionate care for every inch of it.

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Colorectal Surgery

We are dedicated to treating disorders and diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus.

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Laboratory

The Iowa Clinic offers laboratory services at many locations throughout the Des Moines area. We are equipped with the latest diagnostic instrumentation, and staffed by professionals who are committed to quality testing. Our patients receive personalized and comfortable care in modern facilities where a wide array of testing is available. We provide consultative services to primary and specialty care physicians with accurate, confidential, and timely results, typically within the same day.

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GI Pathology

Pathology is dated as one of the oldest medical disciplines. It is defined as the study of disease where specialized physicians or pathologists work to derive information from laboratory tests and tissue specimens. This process includes the clinical examination of organs, tissues and bodily fluids.

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Medical Imaging

Our board-certified radiologists are dedicated to providing the highest quality diagnostic and screening services for you and your family. Our medical expertise and advanced technology allow us to offer accurate, timely results in a comfortable setting.

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Endoscopy Center

High-quality exams start with a high-definition endoscope. Rely on the most advanced technology to address your digestive disease.

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Stop colon cancer before it starts.

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in Iowa and a leading cause of cancer death. Everyone 45 and older needs a life-saving colorectal cancer screening.

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You're not alone with your chronic colon condition

Our Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center brings together broad expertise in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. You have your very own support team for managing your disease. 

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Receive end-to-end care from one end of your digestive system to the other.

Our gastroenterology experts do more than treat digestive symptoms. We find the underlying causes to diagnose disease and design individualized treatments to help you get better, manage chronic conditions and prevent serious problems. 

Treatments We Provide

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