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Dr. Rick Shelman, MD

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Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Iowa City, IA.
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Dr. Rick Shelman, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Iowa City, IA
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19 years of experience
Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Iowa City, IA.

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Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Iowa City, IA and has 19 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Iowa City. Dr. Shelman has experience treating conditions like Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shelman received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shelman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallstones
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallstones
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallstones
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • MN Open Access
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Alliance Select
    Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Services PC
    510 E Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shelman
3.7
Based on 11 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Nov 02, 2023
Dr Shelman was to the point, professional, and quickly figured out what was wrong with me. Surgery went very well with the results we expected. Nice guy, you'll like him.
— Nov 02, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rick Shelman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shelman's profile.

Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is affiliated with Mercy Iowa City.

Yes, Dr. Rick Shelman, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Iowa City

    500 E Market St, Iowa City, IA