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Dr. John Piper, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 59
Dr. John Piper, MD
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Dr. John Piper, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. John Piper, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 59
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. John Piper, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Piper graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. John Piper, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Piper currently practices at Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Piper has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Cancer and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Piper received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Piper's office accepts new patients. Dr. Piper also speaks Spanish. Dr. Piper is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Cancer
Spinal Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Cancer
Spinal Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Cancer
Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chordoma
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Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Medulloblastoma
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Tuberous Sclerosis
Upper Back Pain
Whiplash
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • GEHA
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Humana
  • Tricare
  • American Republic
  • Golden Rule
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Dental
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Choice Plus POS
  • HealthSmart
  • Alliance Select
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Neurological & Spinal Surgery Downtown
    1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Piper
3.7
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Nov 23, 2021
Amazing and meticulous spinal surgeon
— Nov 23, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. John Piper, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Piper's profile.

Dr. Piper frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Cancer and Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Piper, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Piper, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA