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Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD
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Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD
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Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 63
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. At present, Dr. Verhofste received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Verhofste also speaks Dutch. Dr. Verhofste is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Lung Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Lobectomy
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thymomas
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Des Moines
    411 Laurel St Ste A250, Des Moines, IA 50314
  2. 2 Office
    5880 University Ave Ste 205, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Feb 28, 2018
I was traveling and had to have Emergen surgery to repair an aortic dissection. DrVerhofstre and his team did an outstanding job of saving my life!!!
Thomas in Oklahoma — Feb 28, 2018
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Verhofste holds a medical degree from the University of Ghent. His post-graduate training included surgical residencies at the Hospital H. Familie in Ghent, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. He then served cardiac and critical care surgical fellowships at Massachusetts General, followed by cardiothoracic research and surgical fellowships at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Verhofste is board certified in thoracic surgery.

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Biography
  • Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Des Moines, IA. He specializes in Critical Care Surgery.
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Languages Spoken
Dutch
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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mass Gen Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Verhofste's profile.

Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA