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Dr. Richard Sidwell, MD

Trauma Surgery* Age 56
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Dr. Richard Sidwell, MD is a Trauma Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Richard Sidwell, MD

Trauma Surgery* Age 56
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Richard Sidwell, MD is a Trauma Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Richard Sidwell, MD is a Trauma Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed a residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. They currently practice at Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Sidwell is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Arthritis
Barrett's Esophagus
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 The Iowa Clinic Trauma Surgery Downtown
    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA 50309
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May 01, 2016
I had ovarian cancer surgery in 2001.After 10 days the incision failed.You could see my bowel.I had Sepsis and my survival rate was pretty low.Dr.Sidwell was my trauma surgeon.Even though I threatened (under the influence of drugs) to throw him out the window....he saved my life. He did not give up on me.THANK YOU SO MUCH. Barb
Barb Morris in Alameda, CA — May 01, 2016
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Specialties*
Trauma Surgery
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Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Sidwell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sidwell's profile.

Dr. Richard Sidwell, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Sidwell, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA