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Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD
3.8 (11 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Ankeny, IA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Ankeny, IA.

About

Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Ankeny, IA and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center. At present, Dr. O'Brien received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. O'Brien also speaks German. Dr. O'Brien is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
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Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
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Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3625 N Ankeny Blvd Ste D, Ankeny, IA 50023
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  2. 2 Office
    1378 NW 124th St, Clive, IA 50325
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  3. 3 Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 263-5770

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3.8
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Jul 21, 2023
O'Brien is a fantastic doctor! Attentive, puts you at ease, great bedside manner. In fact all the nurses were kind, and gracious. I had 2 procedures done in 3 weeks and both times were 100% experience.
— Jul 21, 2023
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

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  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1989
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  • Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. O'Brien's profile.

Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA