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Dr. Heidi Close, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 63
Dr. Heidi Close, MD
3.2 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Heidi Close, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Heidi Close, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 63
West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heidi Close, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Close graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1988 and completed a residency at Walter Reed Army MC.Dr. Heidi Close, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Close currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Decatur County Hospital and Pella Regional Health Center. Dr. Close has experience treating conditions like Broken Nose, Facial Fracture and Mixed Hearing Loss among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Close received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Close's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Close also speaks Spanish. Dr. Close is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Broken Nose
Facial Fracture
Mixed Hearing Loss
Broken Nose
Facial Fracture
Mixed Hearing Loss
Broken Nose
Facial Fracture
Mixed Hearing Loss
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Adenoidectomy
Ear Tube Placement
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Tonsillectomy
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Adenoiditis
Age Related Hearing Loss
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Lip and Palate
Common Cold
Cough
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Deafness
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Down Syndrome
Ear Ache
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Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gum Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hyperacusis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Myringitis
Nasal Polyp
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Otosclerosis
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngolaryngitis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Desensitization
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Oral Cancer Screening
Puncture Aspiration
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Study
Thyroid Scan
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Humana
  • Open Access
  • Options PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Open Access HMO
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    105 Valley West Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 223-4368
  2. 2 Office
    405 Monroe St Ste A, Pella, IA 50219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 628-9500
  3. 3 PRHC Dialysis
    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 50219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 628-3150
  4. 4 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-3121

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3.2
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tripler Army MC
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army MC
    1993
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heidi Close, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Close's profile.

Dr. Close frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Nose, Facial Fracture and Mixed Hearing Loss. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Heidi Close, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Decatur County Hospital and Pella Regional Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Heidi Close, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Decatur County Hospital

    1405 NW Church St, Leon, IA

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA