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Dr. Laura Dakovich, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Laura Dakovich, DO
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Dr. Laura Dakovich, DO is a Gastroenterologist in West Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Laura Dakovich, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 53
West Des Moines, IA
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Dr. Laura Dakovich, DO is a Gastroenterologist in West Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Dakovich graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Laura Dakovich, DO is a Gastroenterologist in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Dakovich currently practices at The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus, West Des Moines, IA and are affiliated with Cass County Memorial Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Dakovich received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Dakovich's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Dakovich is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
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Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
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Peptic Ulcer
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Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Anoscopy
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus
    5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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4.4
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Oct 11, 2019
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St. John Oakland Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laura Dakovich, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dakovich's profile.

Dr. Laura Dakovich, DO is affiliated with Cass County Memorial Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Laura Dakovich, DO holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cass County Memorial Hospital

    1501 E 10th St, Atlantic, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA