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Dr. Rick Shelman, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Rick Shelman, MD
3.7 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, IA.
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Dr. Rick Shelman, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Iowa City, IA
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20 years of experience
Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, IA.

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Dr. Shelman graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, IA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Shelman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Iowa City. At present, Dr. Shelman received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Shelman's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shelman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Inguinal Hernia
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Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Testicular Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Graft vs Host Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anorectal Myomectomy
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Vaginal Hysterectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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    Open Choice PPO
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3.7
Based on 11 Reviews
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Nov 02, 2023
Dr Shelman was to the point, professional, and quickly figured out what was wrong with me. Surgery went very well with the results we expected. Nice guy, you'll like him.
— Nov 02, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rick Shelman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shelman's profile.

Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is affiliated with Mercy Iowa City.

Yes, Dr. Rick Shelman, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Iowa City

    500 E Market St, Iowa City, IA