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Dr. Shankar Raman, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Shankar Raman, MD
4.0 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Shankar Raman, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.
Dr. Shankar Raman, MD
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Dr. Shankar Raman, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 47
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Shankar Raman, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Shankar Raman, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Raman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Raman has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Raman received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Raman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Raman is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Bowel Strangulation
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Simply Healthcare Plans
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PHCS Par-Multi Plan
  • Health Net POS
  • Alliance Select
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Medicare

Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care
    411 Laurel St Ste 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314
  2. 2 Mercyone Ankeny Gastroenterology
    800 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    17:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    17:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  4. 4 Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center
    1755 59th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Raman
4.0
Based on 16 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 06, 2024
I have been working with Dr Ramen for 6-8 months. He is amazing. I had to have J-pouch surgery, I had some issues leading up to the surgery (not anything related to Dr Ramem). He is so thorough and explained the process and what to expect with this 2 part surgery. He is the only doctor local that I am aware that preforms laparoscopic which made a Huge difference in my recovery (1st surgery). 2nd surgery was smooth. I am so grateful to him, his nurse and staff for where I am today.
Cfasa — Feb 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
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Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shankar Raman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Raman's profile.

Dr. Raman frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shankar Raman, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Shankar Raman, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA