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Dr. Soren Kraemer, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Soren Kraemer, MD
4.3 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Soren Kraemer, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Soren Kraemer, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 66
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Soren Kraemer, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Kraemer graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at University Kans Affil Hosps.Dr. Soren Kraemer, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Kraemer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Kraemer has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Small Intestine Cancer and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kraemer received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Kraemer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kraemer is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
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
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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 Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
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)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • PHCS Par-Multi Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Alliance Select
  • United Behavioral Health
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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Health Net POS
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care
    411 Laurel St Ste 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-3266
  2. 2 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-0011
  3. 3 Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center
    1755 59th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-8000
  4. 4 Mercyone Bone Density Testing
    1601 NW 114th St, Clive, IA 50325
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 222-7000
  5. 5 Mercyone Ankeny Gastroenterology
    800 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 643-8100
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    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    17:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    17:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kraemer
4.3
Based on 12 Reviews
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3 Stars (2)
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1 Star (1)

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Nov 29, 2020
Dr Kramer saved my life. I needed emergency colon surgery with 3rd stage colon cancer. He did an excellent job with the surgery.
Tracy l Adams — Nov 29, 2020
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Kans Affil Hosps
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ferguson Hospital
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Soren Kraemer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kraemer's profile.

Dr. Kraemer frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Small Intestine Cancer and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Soren Kraemer, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Soren Kraemer, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA