• About IDDC
  • ABOUT US

    WHO WE ARE

    IDDC is dedicated to provide high quality care to the patients with gastrointestinal conditions.

    WHY IDDC?

    We take pride in providing quality care and ensuring an excellent healthcare experience. We seek to continuously improve the health of our patients and the personal service that we render through compassionate care.

    MISSION AND VISION

    At IDDC, our mission is to provide the best care at the best price with the best outcomes. We strive to provide compassionate services to our patients and consistency to our referring providers.

    OUR PROVIDERS

    Our board certified providers and staff are available to provide you with quality and comprehensive digestive care. We provide coverage for 5 local hospitals with consultative support and hospital-based procedures.

  • SERVICES

    WHAT WE DO

    We offer comprehensive diagnose and treatment options for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders.

    CONDITIONS

    IDDC physicians are available for outpatient office consultations.

    • Diagnosis for GI conditions
    • High quality patient care

    PROCEDURES

    State-of-the-art facilities designed to offer high-quality health care.

    • Colon cancer screening
    • Advanced endoscopic therapies

    CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

    Our Centers of Excellence are the gold standard in complex digestive care.

    • Better patient experience
    • Evidence-based clinical quality
  • PATIENT INFO

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    Not sure what to expect when you visit our practice? Visit links on the right for more information.

    PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT

    New patients should arrive 30 minutes before their appointment, allowing time for our office staff to process paperwork. For your convenience, you can also download our forms online.

    INSURANCE & PAYMENT

    The Iowa Digestive Disease Center accepts insurance plans from major carriers. Please feel free to call our billing office at 515-288-6097 or call your insurer to verify coverage.

    PATIENT FORMS

    To download the forms and information you need, simply visit the form section below. For added convenience, our forms can be downloaded and saved for future use..

  • CONTACT US

    HOW TO FIND US

    Address, phone information and directions to our office

    LOCATION INFORMATION

    The main campus for Iowa Digestive Disease Center and Iowa Endoscopy Center is located just north of Iowa Heart Center at 1378 NW 124th Street in Clive.

    APPOINTMENT REQUEST

    Our healthcare services are provided by appointment. All appointments can be scheduled by calling our office or using our online secure patient portal.

    REFERRING PROVIDERS

    Partnering with you and your patients remains a priority for Iowa Digestive Disease Center and we are grateful for your trust as we strive to best serve you, your patients and their families.

Iowa Digestive Disease Center, Des Moines
(L-R) Front row - Ravi Vemulapalli MD, Michael O'Brien MD, Bernard Leman MD, Archana Verma MD, Thomas Martin DO
Second row - Lori Mathis DNP, ARNP, Kristin Everhart ARNP, Nagendra Myneni MD, Stacey Roberts MD, Tercio Lopes MD, Raj Iyer MD, Maria Steele ARNP

Our Providers

Our group is comprised of Eleven Board Certified Gastroenterologists, One Board Certified Colorectal Surgeon, and 8 Board Certified Nurse Practitioners. We provide coverage for five local hospitals with consultative support and hospital-based procedures. We are dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal care.

Our physicians carry an expertise in the areas of Crohns Disease, Liver Disease, Hepatitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Our providers keep themselves educated about current developments in GI procedures through continuous education and regular attendance at workshops and seminars.