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Dr. Craig Stark, MD

Cardiology* Age 66
Dr. Craig Stark, MD
4.7 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Craig Stark, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Craig Stark, MD

Cardiology* Age 66
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Craig Stark, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Craig Stark, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Des Moines, IA and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at University Iowa Hosps and Clinics.They currently practice at UnityPoint Clinic Cardiology and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Clarke County Hospital, Greene County Medical Center, UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center and UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown Hospital. Dr. Stark has experience treating conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Disease and Hypertension among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Stark received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Stark is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Atrial Fibrillation
Aortic Valve Disease
Hypertension
Atrial Fibrillation
Aortic Valve Disease
Hypertension
Atrial Fibrillation
Aortic Valve Disease
Hypertension
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Palpitations
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Murmur
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Pericarditis
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Typical Atrial Flutter
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Endocarditis
Aneurysm
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Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Sinus Syncope
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Constrictive Pericarditis
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
Granulomatosis
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Idiopathic Hypotension
Infective Endocarditis
Kawasaki Disease
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Noninfective Endocarditis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Systemic Vasculitis
Unstable Angina
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Holter Monitoring
Non-Invasive Vascular Testing for Arterial Disease
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Iowa Heart Center at Fort Dodge
    1215 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Dec 14, 2020
Just had a Tele-consult with Dr. Stark. He was very thorough in his questioning of my symptoms, very understanding of my concerns and provided me with answers to all my questions.
T. A. S. in Yuma — Dec 14, 2020
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Craig Stark, MD is a cardiology specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1982. He specializes in Cardiology.
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Specialties*
Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Iowa Hosps and Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Stark frequently treats the following conditions: Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Disease and Hypertension. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Craig Stark, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Clarke County Hospital, Greene County Medical Center, UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center and UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Craig Stark, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Clarke County Hospital

    800 S Fillmore St, Osceola, IA

  • Greene County Medical Center

    1000 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA

  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA

  • UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown Hospital

    55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA