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Dr. Daniel Opheim, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Daniel Opheim, MD
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Dr. Daniel Opheim, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Daniel Opheim, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 45
West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Dr. Daniel Opheim, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Opheim graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Daniel Opheim, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has 12 years experience. Dr. Opheim currently practices at The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus, West Des Moines, IA and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Opheim received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Opheim's office accepts new patients. Dr. Opheim is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Rectal Prolapse
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Appendectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Anal Tags
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Ucare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Security Health Plan (SHP)
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  • Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
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  • Humana
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  • HealthPartners
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Cigna
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Surgery West Lakes
    5950 University Ave # 300300, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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4.2
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Patient Reviews
May 09, 2023
Surgery was an emergency. Doctor and his staff worked diligently to make it happen. After care and follow-up were excellent and helpful.
— May 09, 2023
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Daniel Opheim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Opheim's profile.

Dr. Daniel Opheim, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Daniel Opheim, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA