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Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 49
Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD
4.5 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, IA.
Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD
4.5 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 49
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Francolla-Plati graduated from Upstate Medical University. Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, IA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Francolla-Plati currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hancock County Health System, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Mobridge Regional Hospital and Clinics, Orange City Area Health System, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Ringgold County Hospital and Sanford Usd Medical Center. Dr. Francolla-Plati has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Francolla-Plati received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Francolla-Plati's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Francolla-Plati is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Vomiting Disorders
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Vomiting Disorders
Celiac Disease
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Nausea
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Manometry
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Constipation
Chronic Gastritis
Colitis
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Congenital Achalasia
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Fabry's Disease
Failure to Thrive
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Gastroschisis
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Jaundice
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Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pinworm
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Proctoptosis
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Sphingolipidosis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Health Net
  • QualCare
  • Medicare
  • MagnaCare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Amerihealth
  • Alliance Select
  • Cigna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Devon Health

Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Perinatal Center
    330 Laurel St Ste 1200, Des Moines, IA 50314
  2. 2 Select Specialty Hospital-Sioux Falls
    1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  3. 3 Sanford Children's Hospital
    1600 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  4. 4 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

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1 Star (1)

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Apr 06, 2019
Just left Dr. Francolla-Plati's office and felt compelled to write a review. My daughter has been having some digestive issues and we were given a referral. This was our second visit with her and I could not be more impressed with her. She is a wonderful physician; she does an excellent job of explaining health issues and treatment options. She is very down to earth, sympathetic and has such a warm personality. She is a wonderful, wonderful practitioner, but is also so kind and compassionate.
— Apr 06, 2019
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Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Upstate Medical University
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Connecticut
    2003
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    2008
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Francolla-Plati's profile.

Dr. Francolla-Plati frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD is affiliated with Hancock County Health System, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Mobridge Regional Hospital and Clinics, Orange City Area Health System, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Ringgold County Hospital and Sanford Usd Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hancock County Health System

    532 1st St NW, Britt, IA

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center

    204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA

  • Mobridge Regional Hospital and Clinics

    1401 10th Ave W, Mobridge, SD

  • Orange City Area Health System

    1000 Lincoln Cir SE, Orange City, IA

  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center

    1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA

  • Ringgold County Hospital

    504 N Cleveland St, Mount Ayr, IA

  • Sanford Usd Medical Center

    1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD