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Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD
4.4 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in West Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 65
West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in West Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in West Des Moines, IA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Ia Meth Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Cahalan received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cahalan is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Obesity
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Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bile Duct Surgery
Bowel Resection
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid Surgery
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative EPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
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  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Unitypoint Clinic Weight Loss-West Des Moines
    6600 Westown Pkwy Ste 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 241-2250
  2. 2 Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 343-1400

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cahalan
4.4
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Aug 11, 2022
Explains the surgery and recovery very well. Anticipates problems and gave advice to avoid problems. Couldn’t be happier
Sam Allan Campbell — Aug 11, 2022
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ia Meth Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cahalan's profile.

Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Steven Cahalan, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA