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Dr. Joseph Bauer, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
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Dr. Joseph Bauer, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Des Moines, IA
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36 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Bauer, MD is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Bauer graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Bauer, MD is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Bauer currently practices at Practice. Dr. Bauer's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Bauer is board certified in General Surgery.

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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
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Inguinal Hernia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Megacolon
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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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
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Des Moines VA Medical Center
    3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1988
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  • General Surgery
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Yes, Dr. Joseph Bauer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.