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Dr. Scott Hamling, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Scott Hamling, MD
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Dr. Scott Hamling, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Scott Hamling, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Scott Hamling, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Scott Hamling, MD is a General 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|Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, IA. They currently practice at Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Hamling has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hamling received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hamling is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Umbilical Hernia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Appendectomy
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Navigate HMO
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 The Iowa Clinic - General Surgery
    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 283-1541
  2. 2 The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown
    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 875-9770

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hamling
3.8
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
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1 Star (7)

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Oct 21, 2023
It’s been 40+ years since I seen him.He was kind, considerate and spent time to explain the procedure before and after. He left a lasting impression on me to this day.
Kathy A — Oct 21, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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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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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center|Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, IA
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Hamling frequently treats the following conditions: Appendicitis and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Hamling, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Scott Hamling, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA