Dennis A Whitmer

Address:

14433 Wilden Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323

Phone:

515-9872069

VIN:

WBANF73557CU23537

Make:

BMW

Model:

5 SERIES

Year:

2007

Specialties:

General Surgery

Address:

1601 Nw 114Th St, Clive, IA 50325
515-2227830 (Phone)

Surgical Affiliates
411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314
515-2473266 (Phone), 515-6438688 (Fax)

Procedures:

Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
Appendectomy, Open
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Diaphragmatic/Paraesophagel Hiatal Hernia Repair, Open
Dressing and/or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal, Laparoscopic
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Incisional/Ventral Hernia Repair, Open
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy & Control of Hemorrhage)
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic

Conditions:

Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal/Rectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump/Mass
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease (Regional Enteritis)
Diaphragmatic/Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
Lung Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer

Certifications:

General Surgery

Awards:

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Languages:

English

Hospitals:

1601 Nw 114Th St, Clive, IA 50325

Surgical Affiliates
411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
701 10Th Street South East, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines
1111 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

Education:

Medical School
Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduated: 1997

Description:

Dr. Whitmer graduated from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He works in Des Moines, IA and 1 other location and specializes in General Surgery. Dr. Whitmer is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center & Childrens Hospital Des Moines and VA Central Iowa Healthcare System.

Location:

Urbandale, IA

Industry:

Medical Practice

Work:

Mercy Surgical Affiliates
Surgeon
Katzmann Breast Center
Breast Surgeon

Education:

Des Moines University 1993 - 1997
The University of Kansas 1988
Bachelors, Physical Therapy

Skills:

Laparoscopic Surgery
Healthcare Management
Treatment
Board Certified
Surgery
General Surgery
Medical Education
Breast Cancer
Breast
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Internal Medicine
Medicine
Cancer
Critical Care
Clinical Research
Hospitals
Healthcare