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Dr. Edward Ortell, DO

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Edward Ortell, DO
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Dr. Edward Ortell, DO is a General Surgeon in Ottumwa, IA.
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Dr. Edward Ortell, DO

General Surgery* Age 57
Ottumwa, IA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Edward Ortell, DO is a General Surgeon in Ottumwa, IA.

About

Dr. Ortell graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Edward Ortell, DO is a General Surgeon in Ottumwa, IA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Ortell currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Dr. Ortell has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Ileus and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ortell received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Ortell's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ortell is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Ileus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Ileus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Ileus
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Gallstones
Lipomas
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Small Intestine Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Craniosynostosis
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Renal Transplant
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • Medico
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • American Republic
  • Assurant Health
  • Humana
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • Golden Rule
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Emblem Health

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 211, Ottumwa, IA 52501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 684-2927
  2. 2 Office
    1011 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 684-2927
  3. 3 Ottumwa Regional Health Center
    1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
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Feb 19, 2024
He's a great Dr and surgeon has took great care of me recommend him to everyone
Kelly — Feb 19, 2024
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Ortell, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ortell's profile.

Dr. Ortell frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Ileus and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Ortell, DO is affiliated with Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Edward Ortell, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center

    1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA