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Dr. Gregory Sachs, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
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Dr. Gregory Sachs, MD is a General Surgeon in Ames, IA.
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Dr. Gregory Sachs, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Ames, IA
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17 years of experience
Dr. Gregory Sachs, MD is a General Surgeon in Ames, IA.

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Dr. Sachs graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Gregory Sachs, MD is a General Surgeon in Ames, IA and has 17 years experience. Dr. Sachs currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center and Franklin General Hospital. Dr. Sachs has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Pelvic Abscess and Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sachs received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Sachs' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Sachs is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallstones
Pelvic Abscess
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Pelvic Abscess
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Pelvic Abscess
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Umbilical Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rib Fracture
Second-Degree Burns
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
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
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
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)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MN Open Access
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)
    1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4725
  2. 2 Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-2011

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Patient Reviews
Jun 01, 2022
Had robotic hernia surgery. Dr. Sachs Was professional, explained all procedures, very satisfied with the outcome. I selected Dr. Sachs because of his expertise in hernia repair. His nurse Mallory was friendly, returned calls To answer all questions. Highly Recommend Mary Greeley and Dr. Sachs. All interactions with Mary Greeley personnel before and after Surgery was positive..all put you at ease.
Neil — Jun 01, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    2007
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gregory Sachs, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sachs' profile.

Dr. Sachs frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Pelvic Abscess and Appendicitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gregory Sachs, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center and Franklin General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gregory Sachs, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

  • Franklin General Hospital

    1720 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA