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Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD
2.8 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
West Des Moines, IA
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37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Kuestner graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C.Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Kuestner currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Kuestner has experience treating conditions like Cerebrovascular Disease, Carotid Artery Disease and Aortic Aneurysm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kuestner received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Kuestner's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Kuestner is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cerebrovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Cerebrovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Cerebrovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Lymphedema
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Atherosclerosis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Embolism
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Iliac Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Spider Veins
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Venous Insufficiency
Embolectomy Arterial
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Aneurysm
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Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Buerger's Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Venous Compression
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Spinal Nerve Block
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Sclerotherapy
Venous Thrombectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Ankeny
    5880 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 633-3600
  2. 2 Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Carroll
    405 S Clark St Ste 205, Carroll, IA 51401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 792-6500
  3. 3 Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Ottumwa
    1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 207, Ottumwa, IA 52501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 682-5349
  4. 4 Wayne County Hospital and Clinic System
    417 S East St, Corydon, IA 50060
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 872-2260
  5. 5 Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center
    1755 59th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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2.8
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C
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. Laurie Kuestner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kuestner's profile.

Dr. Kuestner frequently treats the following conditions: Cerebrovascular Disease, Carotid Artery Disease and Aortic Aneurysm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Laurie Kuestner, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA